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For 55 years, Salta has been creating places of enduring value. Founded in 1970 by Salvatore Sam Tarascio, the Group has evolved to be regarded as one of Australias most respected family-owned property businesses. Saltas success lies in its innate understanding of the property market and ability to take a considered approach. As a diversified developer, owner and asset manager, Salta operates across multiple sectors delivering high-quality office precincts, industrial and logistics hubs, retail spaces and apartments. Underpinned by a commitment to care and focus on fostering mutually beneficial relationships and partnerships, combined with the groups stability and long-term performance over decades, Salta has built a multi-billion-dollar investment portfolio and future development pipeline. About the Position: Joining a close-knit high performing finance function, and as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, this newly created position has been designed to add to the strategic commercial and business capability of the finance team. Reporting to the Executive Director Treasury and Strategy (ED), the Commercial Director role will be responsible for the oversight of commercial and strategic matters relating to a broad portfolio of Residential Development (including BTR), Commercial/Industrial Development, as well as the Investments and Asset Management activities of the business. Main responsibilities include but are not limited to: Work hand in hand with the ED on a range of commercial finance issues Together with the ED, act as a key partner to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and operational teams, contributing to the development of the strategic commercial directions of the business Through your understanding of current market trends, support the ED and COO in setting and managing business KPIs, tracking performance, and providing value-add commercial insights Deliver commercial evaluation of new opportunities including review and sign-off of project feasibility studies Support capital raise processes and ongoing capital and joint venture relationships Critically evaluate investment opportunities and assist in the acquisition and divestment processes across development and investment property sectors Endorsement of new leasing deals, in line with business return hurdles Review commercial contracts and legal documentation to ensure commercial impacts are understood, communicated, and reflected in the analysis of investment decisions Identify and implement risk strategies with a view to maximising returns for the business Build and maintain strong relationships with joint venture partners, contractors, and government authorities Forecast future debt and equity requirements of all development projects as part of the groups long-term cashflow forecasting Monitor project costs and financial governance, ensuring financial targets are met whilst maintaining quality and compliance Refine and develop management and project reporting with the COO and operational divisions for inclusion in monthly operating reports Lead and monitor the commercial finance team, ensuring high performance standards are maintained as well as ongoing professional growth for team members About You: For success in this role, you will be tertiary qualified in a relevant field and possess a CA/CPA/CIMA qualification. Other key attributes include: Ideally 10 years experience in commercial management within the property industry or an aligned sector such as infrastructure developments Experience in large-scale residential, commercial, or mixed-use developments Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering profitable projects Expertise in contract negotiation, procurement, and risk management An appreciation of tax matters as they relate to developments and property more generally Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills Advanced financial modelling and analytical skills Some of the great benefits of working at Salta Properties include: Be part of an inclusive and collaborative team culture that values diversity and mutual respect Opportunity to work with a reputable and successful privately owned business with a strong track record across property and investment sectors Grow your professional networks and capabilities across a wide range of industries, both internally and externally Access to a wellness-focused workplace , offering complimentary yoga, fitness classes, massages, and regular social activities Work from a modern, supportive head office environment located in the CBD, close to key public transport connections Benefit from development and learning opportunities tailored for self-driven individuals looking to accelerate their career and make the role their own How to Apply: Please click Apply to submit your resume online or call Gavin McDonald on 0405 287133 or Charlie Pearson on 0435 734217 for a confidential discussion. 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