REA Group Jobs in Australia

Lead strategic growth initiatives that drive long term growth, expand REA's market presence and enhance our business portfolio Permanent role based in Melbourne We're REA

With bold and ambitious goals, REA Group is changing the way the world experiences property. No matter where you're at on your property journey, we're here to help with every step – whether that's finding or financing your next home.

Our people are the key to our success. At the heart of everything we do, is a thriving culture centred around high performance and care. We are purpose driven and collaborative, which drives innovation and our ability to make a real impact. As such, we're proud to have been named in Australia's "Top 5" Best Workplaces two years in a row, as well as being recognised as a Best Workplace for Women.

Where the team fits in T he Corporate Development team assists REA Group and its business units to develop, define and evolve their partnership and inorganic growth strategies to meet the overall Group's aspiration of profitable growth. Key responsibilities of the team include identifying, assessing and executing potential corporate transactions, negotiating strategic partnerships and commercial arrangements, and assisting in the management of REA's associate investments.

What the role is all about You will play a hands-on role in the assessment and execution of corporate investment activity including mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, divestitures and strategic investments and commercial partnerships.

Be a leader within REA's Corporate Development team and contribute to the development and execution of the corporate development strategy

Provide strategic insights and recommendations to REA's senior leadership and the Executive Leadership Team

Lead a small team of Corporate Development executives

Serve as a trusted partner to business units by supporting the achievement of their financial and strategic objectives through the execution of M&A and commercial partnerships

Conduct industry analysis, competitor monitoring, and market scans to inform corporate development activity.

Lead the end-to-end execution of corporate transactions, including M&A, joint ventures, and partnerships

Independently manage work streams including financial analysis, financial modelling and valuations, due diligence, synergy assessment, transaction negotiations, preparation of transaction documentation and support integration planning

Prepare and present materials to obtain internal approvals and Board-level support

Coordinate with external advisers (legal, accounting, corporate advisory)

Oversee performance reviews and portfolio management of existing investments and partnerships

Who we're looking for Extensive experience in investment banking, corporate advisory, or internal Corporate Development

Experience in the digital or real estate sectors is highly desirable but not necessary

Demonstrated success in leading, structuring, negotiating and executing complex transactions and strategic initiatives

Advanced analytical, financial modeling, and commercial evaluation capabilities

Strategic mindset with strong problem-solving skills

Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills, both verbal and written

Proven experience collaborating with senior executives and cross-functional teams

Experience developing and delivering presentations at CEO and Board level

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines

Capable of independently managing transactions from origination to completion with minimal supervision

The REA experience The physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our people is something we'll never stop caring about. This is a place to learn and grow.

A hybrid and flexible approach to working

Flexible leave options including, birthday leave and purchase additional leave

Flexible parental leave offering for primary and secondary carers

Our Because We Care program offers employees volunteering leave, community grants, matched payroll giving and our Community Café donates 100% of revenue to charity

Hackdays so you can bring your big ideas to life

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe teams with diverse ideas and experiences are more creative, more effective and fuel disruptive thinking. If you've got the skills, dedication and enthusiasm to learn but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch.

Like a lot of companies, we have perps out there who like to 'phish' and have had a few recent instances of people pretending to be from REA and making offers of employment, on the condition that they transfer money for security checks.

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