Construction and Development Specialist en Commonwealth Bank of Australia

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The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (Bank) is Australia's leading provider of integrated financial services. They are committed to continuously improving governance practices and ensuring that they are aligned with business, stakeholders and customers’ needs.

In Business Banking, we 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. In 

Business Banking (BB) supports Commonwealth Bank’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.
• Review QS reports, payment schedules, and development budgets in line with business banking frameworks.
• Conduct technical due diligence on builder capability, contract terms, and construction risk.
• Design and deliver training to enhance frontline skills in construction risk and QS report interpretation.
• Act as a subject matter expert supporting frontline bankers with complex construction transactions.
• Build strong relationships with QS firms, developers, and builders.
• Engage early with deal teams to align on valuation, budget, and construction metrics. 
• Review insurances, builder licences, and certificates to protect the bank’s security.
• Monitor drawdowns and payments, ensuring alignment with QS certifications and policy.
• Provide strategic insights to support internal policy development.

Other qualities you may possess include

• Strong analytical, report-writing, and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Skilled at translating complex construction concepts. 
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field, with professional qualifications preferred (AIQS/RICS).
• At least 5 years’ QS or project management experience.
• Deep knowledge of construction contracts, valuation, and risk frameworks.
• Experience collaborating with financial professionals is valued.

Working with us means

Whether you’re passionate about property development, enjoy problem-solving, or want to make a real impact in the banking and property sector, we’d love to hear from you.  At CommBank, we advocate and facilitate a culture of inclusion and respect, celebrating all cultures, abilities, genders, expressions of gender and sexual orientation. Read more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity on our website. 

Our people bring their diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives to build a respectful, inclusive and flexible workplace. We are working hard to recruit people who represent the diversity of our customers and our society. If you're excited about this opportunity but you don't meet every single requirement, or your experience doesn't align perfectly, we still want to encourage you to send in your application. You may just be the perfect candidate for this opportunity or another within CommBank. 

At CommBank we will inspire you with work that makes a difference, surround you with talented people that respect and value each other, and empower you to grow professionally and personally. Most of all, making a positive impact for customers, communities and each other is part of our every day. 

We’re determined to make a real difference for Australia’s first peoples. We encourage all interested applicants to apply. If you’re already part of the Commonwealth Bank Group (including BankWest), you’ll need to apply through POP Sidekick to submit a valid application. We’re keen to support you with the next step in your career. 

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