Executive Director, Commercial (005798)


Macquarie Point Development Corporation

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Position details

Applications close:

AEST

Award/Classification:

Senior Executive - Level 3 - Payment of Salary above the base salary of the advertised range is subject to an annual performance assessment

Salary:

$221,729 to $243,793 per annum

Employment type:

Senior Executive

Region:

South

Location:

Hobart

Job description:

The redevelopment of Macquarie Point is an urban renewal project in central Hobart, which will see a former industrial site revitalised into an exciting mixed-use precinct incorporating a multipurpose stadium. The Executive Director, Commercial is a key member of the executive team responsible for overseeing the commercial strategy of the whole organisation, the commercial aspects of development of the precinct, the integration of the stadium, the delivery of all supporting infrastructure and the interdependencies of all aspects of development of the precinct and stadium projects. This role is an executive leadership role, supporting and reporting to the CEO. A key aspect of the role is responsibility, with the CEO, Executive Team and the Board, for creating and maintaining a positive, delivery-focused culture within the organisation that balances the Corporation’s strategic, financial, people, risk and stakeholder management objectives.

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the society in which we live and work, and recognise the significant value of having a diverse team. We strongly encourage people from all walks of life to apply for this position, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

Mac Point understands the importance of a flexible working environment. We encourage you to talk to us about what flexibility may look like for you.

Period of Appointment

Appointment to the role is on a fixed term flexible basis (up to 73.5 hours per fortnight) for five (5) years.

Duties

1. Lead the commercial strategy of the organisation to achieve the Corporation’s objectives and strategies outlined in the Corporate Plan,      Statement of Ministerial Expectations and as set by the Board.
 
2. Develop and execute the commercial development strategy for the Macquarie Point Precinct. This includes implementation, commercial, value capture and land development strategies to deliver the Site Master Plan and vision for the site.
 
3. Ensure the Corporation’s commercial interests are well represented and supported across all functions of the organisation, in keeping with the Corporation’s risk appetite.
 
4. Provide commercial advice to the CEO and, where required, the Board to achieve the Corporation’s objectives and strategies.
 
5. Ensure commercial development and master planning of the site is clearly planned and informed by commercial strategies.
 
6. Support the CEO and the Executive Leadership team in developing and maintaining a positive, delivery-focused corporate culture. This includes leading by example, active contributions in leadership and team meetings and respectfully coaching or influencing team members across the organisation as needed – to ensure a positive, delivery-focused culture is evident with appropriate balance of strategic, financial, people, risk and stakeholder management objectives.
 
7. Across the Macquarie Point entire precinct, drive strategic growth initiatives end-to-end, including due diligence, feasibility assessments, preparation of strategic business cases, commercial evaluations, transaction execution, and post-transaction integration. Identify, assess, and manage investment opportunities to maximise property development, design excellence, public domain and activation outcomes, ensuring alignment with strategic, financial and risk objectives.
 
8. Lead engagement with and procurement of development and delivery partners for the urban renewal of the precinct, including consideration of value and risk allocation in order to protect the Corporation’s interests and incentivise performance, financial and community outcomes. This includes preparing packages for the market and representing the Corporation in sensitive financial and business negotiations with commercial developers and potential investors to achieve the best possible returns.
 
9. Develop immediate and long-term planning and forecasts to ensure sequencing planning, commercially informed development and delivery of development, supporting infrastructure and public domain activation on site. 
 
10. For the precinct, consider and explore relevant funding and commercial partnerships, joint ventures, and development options and market participation to maximise development outcomes in keeping with the Corporation’s principles, functions and objectives, and consider value capture, contributions and funding options to deliver public domain infrastructure.
 
11. Lead and mentor the commercial, precinct and delivery teams, fostering a motivated, productive and positive team culture that supports high performance and professional development, while delivering on the Corporation’s commercial and development objectives, and maintaining strong financial, project management and reporting controls.
 
12. Maintain a strong working knowledge of the Corporation’s commercial and development objectives, status and priorities, risks and opportunities. Provide accurate reporting and represent the Executive Team and organisation internally and externally including in hearings and scrutiny processes, reviews, governance forums and Board meetings.
 
13. Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including regular engagement, discussion and effective collaboration and management of stakeholders and delivery partners to maintain trust and confidence in the Corporation within relevant market sectors.

Essential Requirements

  • Tertiary qualification(s) in Commerce, Law, Project Management, or a related discipline

Desirable Requirements

  • 5 years of experience in a senior leadership role with a focus on corporate strategy and investments.
  • Proven track record of leading strategic investment initiatives, including end-to-end execution and integration of large precinct developments incorporating key infrastructure.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

Download File Executive Director, Commercial.docx

Download File Executive Director, Commercial.pdf

Advice to applicants.DOCX

Advice to applicants.pdf

For more information

Name: Anne Beach 
Position: Chief Executive Officer
Email: anne@macpoint.com
Phone: 0439 892 509

How to apply

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