Commbank

Business Banking

ConstructionandDevelopmentSpecialist

Australia FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Construction and Development Specialist at Commbank. Skills: Construction funding, Risk management, Policy development. Lead assessment of construction finance transactions. Oversight of construction finance transactions”

What You'll Achieve.

drive growth; manage risk; deliver positive customer outcomes; process improvement; product innovation; identifying opportunities; drive efficiency

Industry & Context.

Business Banking
Problems you'll solve

analytical and problem-solving capability; problem-solving

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Relevant tertiary qualification in Property, Construction, Engineering, Project Management, Finance, or similar., Experience in advisory, consulting, project monitoring, development, or construction-related environments., Broad understanding of construction, development or infrastructure projects, including cost drivers, feasibility, delivery risks, and commercial structures., Familiarity with risk assessment frameworks and the ability to provide independent, structured advice to support investment or lending decisions.

Nice to Have

Professional accreditation (e.g. AIQS, RICS or equivalent) is valued but not essential., Experience working with financial stakeholders (e.g. banks, investors, or capital partners) or translating technical inputs into commercial recommendations is highly regarded.

What You'll Do.

Lead assessment of construction finance transactions

Oversight of construction finance transactions

Build relationships with bankers

Build relationships with customers

Build relationships with QS firms

Build relationships with developers

Build relationships with builders

Engage with deal teams

Align on construction risk

Ensure deals meet standards

Review payment schedules

Review development budgets

Provide strategic insights

Support policy development

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Build relationships with bankers; Serve as SME liaison between bankers; Serve as SME liaison with risk teams; Serve as SME liaison with property specialists; Engage early with deal teams; Work with financial stakeholders

Communication Scope

communication skills; explaining complex concepts; translating technical inputs

Process & Methodology

Project Management

Full Job Description

Business Banking (BB) support the Group’s strategy of building tomorrow’s bank today for our customers, through a focus on three key priorities of trust, resilience and capital generation. BB supports CBA's small to medium enterprises, mid-market corporates, and regional and agribusiness clients, offering a broad suite of financial solutions. **See yourself in our team** Property Advisory Services (PAS) is a specialist team within BB, providing technical property expertise to frontline teams to drive growth, manage risk, and deliver positive customer outcomes. PAS is committed to process improvement, product innovation, and identifying opportunities across the valuation, construction, and broader property sectors. The team also manages the commercial, rural, and specialised panel of property consultants, ensuring delivery of market-leading valuation and advisory services. This is a newly created role offering an exciting opportunity to drive growth and shape lending policy for construction funding across BB. **Do work that matters** This role is wide reaching and not prescriptive in every sense. Discretion and sound judgment are critically important. Some of the key areas you will add value include: * Technical Expertise & Risk Management * Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Building * Capability Development & Strategic Insights **We’re interested in hearing from people who will aspire to** * Lead the assessment and oversight of construction finance transactions from end to end. * Build strong relationships with bankers, customers, QS firms, developers, and builders. * Serve as a key SME liaison between bankers, risk teams, and property specialists on construction transactions. * Engage early with deal teams to align on valuation, budget, and construction risk. * Ensure construction deals meet internal risk and compliance standards. * Review QS reports, payment schedules, and development budgets in line with business banking frameworks. * Provide strategic insigh

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