Senior Manager, Development Strategy

Legacy Group International

. Partner with the Head of Development – A&NZ to support execution of the national development strategy and broader business objectives.

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeMelbourne • AustraliaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong financial and analytical capabilities in property development and investment analysis, with advanced written communication skills for executive-level reporting. Proven ability to lead complex initiatives and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams while driving improvements in processes and tools.

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Property Development ExperienceFinancial Modelling ExpertiseInvestment Analysis SkillsAdvanced Written CommunicationStakeholder Influence

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Hard Skills

Financial ModellingCommercial AssessmentDevelopment FeasibilitySensitivity TestingMarket ResearchInvestment AnalysisBusiness Case PreparationProject ReportingStrategic AssessmentCost Inputs

Soft Skills

Proactive ApproachSolutions-Oriented MindsetInfluencing SkillsAbility to Navigate AmbiguityCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft 365ExcelPowerPointWordAI-Enabled Productivity Tools

Industry Keywords

InfrastructureFunds ManagementReal AssetsCommercial JudgementLogistics AssetsData Centre Assets

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with the Head of Development – A&NZ to support execution of the national development strategy and broader business objectives.
Translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, frameworks and initiatives across the national development platform.
Lead and coordinate complex, high-priority workstreams, proactively identifying issues and maintaining momentum through to delivery.
Prepare, coordinate and review Investment Committee papers, business cases and supporting materials for senior leadership and board-level audiences.
Develop and review development feasibilities, including financial modelling assumptions, cost inputs, commercial analysis and sensitivity testing.
Undertake market research, investment analysis and strategic assessments to support development, capital allocation and business planning decisions.
Prepare executive summaries, portfolio updates, project reporting and commercially sound briefing materials.
Drive improvements to systems, processes, tools and operating practices to enhance efficiency, consistency and scalability.
Build alignment across state development teams and cross-functional stakeholders, including Capital Transactions, Funds Management and Asset Management.
Champion the practical adoption of AI and productivity tools across the development platform.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience in property development, infrastructure, funds management, investment or a related real assets environment, ideally with exposure to industrial, logistics or data centre assets.
Demonstrated experience preparing investment papers, commercial assessments and business cases for senior decision-makers.
Strong financial and analytical capability, including experience with development feasibilities, financial models, cost inputs and sensitivity testing.
Advanced written communication and presentation skills, with the ability to distil complex information for executive and board audiences.
A strong track record of influencing senior stakeholders and working across multidisciplinary and geographically dispersed teams.
Commercial judgement and the confidence to take ownership of complex initiatives with limited supervision.
A structured, proactive and solutions-oriented approach, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and competing priorities.
High proficiency in Microsoft 365, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word, with an interest in AI-enabled productivity and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work alongside senior leaders and contribute to the direction and performance of a major A&NZ development platform.
Gain exposure to significant logistics, industrial and digital infrastructure developments.
Join a collaborative and inclusive culture that values commercial thinking, innovation and continuous improvement.
Access flexible working arrangements, ongoing professional development and long-term career opportunities within a leading Asia-Pacific real assets business.
Career growth and learning opportunities.
Tools, learning opportunities, and guidance to help you thrive.
Inclusive and high-performing workplace that embraces diversity of thought, background and experience.
Equity and support for applications from individuals of all backgrounds.