The Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) is inviting Expression of Interests (EOI) from commercial managers with industry knowledge to spearhead the development of 717 Flinders Street Docklands (the Site). The Site is located in the South Wharf precinct within walking distance from the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, DFO South Wharf and the promenade eateries. The historically significant Mission to Seafarers heritage-listed building is located on Site and occupied by the Mission to Seafarers Victoria (MtSV), and in future the Melbourne Seafarers Centre Inc. (MSCI).

The selected commercial manager will be tasked with implementing a comprehensive commercial strategy aimed at ensuring the Site's sustained viability and efficient management under a long-term commercial tenancy arrangement. There is substantial potential to optimise the Site's utilisation through the implementation of a refined operational framework. To support this endeavour, DTP will provide partial funding to the appointed commercial manager.

Included with this invitation are documents including the EOI document, Crown folio statement, and planning report for the Site. Additional documents will be provided to short listed candidates.

For inquiries regarding the EOI, please direct your questions to Alex Au at alex.au@transport.vic.gov.au and Mary Elcheikh at mary.elcheikh@transport.vic.gov.au.