Executive Director, Commercial
Macquarie Point Development Corporation
Career defining senior executive role shaping Macquarie Point’s future vision
Lead the commercial strategy for the major Tasmanian urban renewal project
Drive precinct development, partnerships and investment outcomes
Macquarie Point Development Corporation (MPDC) is leading one of Australia’s most significant urban renewal programs. It is a once in a generation opportunity to influence the future of a major capital city precinct enabling the transformation of Macquarie Point into a vibrant mixed use precinct, including the delivery of a new multipurpose stadium. This is a rare and career defining opportunity to join the Executive Leadership Team and shape a precinct that will redefine the future of Greater Hobart.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Executive Director, Commercial is a key strategic leader and responsible for driving the commercial strategy across the entire organisation. You will lead major commercial development initiatives, oversee commercial planning for the precinct and stadium projects, and ensure MPDC’s commercial interests are protected and optimised.
As Executive Director, Commercial you will influence and guide the commercial vision of a highly complex, multi-year redevelopment program, working closely with government, delivery partners, developers, and key stakeholders to ensure the precinct’s economic, cultural and social goals are achieved.
To be successful in this role you will be a respected commercial leader with deep experience in major precinct, infrastructure or property development environments. You are strategic, innovative and commercially astute. You will be skilled at navigating complex environments, manage and mitigate risk, influence diverse stakeholders and deliver measurable results.
About You
Extensive senior leadership experience in commercial strategy, procurement, investment management or large-scale property development.
Proven expertise leading end-to-end commercial processes for major capital or precinct projects.
Strong capability in financial modelling, feasibility analysis, valuations and ROI assessment.
Demonstrated ability to build strategic partnerships and maintain stakeholder confidence in high-profile environments.
Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with experience working with Boards, government, delivery partners and external stakeholders.
A track record of shaping strategy, driving performance and cultivating high performing teams.
For a confidential discussion and the Candidate Brief please call Jen D’Arcy Smith, 0449 967 781 or Alison Myatt on 0412 630 817
Please send an application quoting Ref No A006122 to Watermark Search International at search@watermarksearch.com.au. We will reply to the email address used for your application.
Closing date: 11.55 pm AEST Thursday, 9th of April 2026