Assistant Leasing Manager

Shaping the future of real estate for a better world

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What this opportunity involves:

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as an Assistant Leasing Manager. This is great for someone with good leasing and property management skills and enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

As an Assistant Leasing Manager, you will be responsible for assisting in the management of a diverse portfolio of properties for our client, the Commonwealth of Australia. The portfolio includes a wide range of asset classes, from commercial offices to specialist sites and housing. Your key role will be to support in undertaking various leasing activities, including lease negotiations and terminations, while ensuring compliance with contract requirements.

What this role involves:

• Assist in managing the portfolio to meet contract requirements.
• Abstract and approve lease data in property management information systems.
• Enhance existing playbooks for processing functions and adopt best practices.
• Oversee rent roll management and lease payments.
• Plan and implement leasing transactions in accordance with planning documents and client requirements.
• Prepare documentation in adherence to contract and client specifications.
• Conduct market research and provide benchmarking advice.
• Submit accurate business cases, transaction analysis, and due diligence for client approval.
• Manage team engagement and communication for transactions affecting other work streams.
• Address ad-hoc leasing issues and assist with dispute resolution.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislative, policy, and operational frameworks.
• Assist client with obtaining necessary approvals and provide relevant information as required.
• Foster teamwork, cooperation, and performance excellence within the team.
• Build and develop effective relationships with key stakeholders.
• Coordinate and attend regular meetings related to the portfolio.
• Liaise with other internal stakeholders to maintain operational understanding of the property portfolio.
• Collaborate with lawyers, valuers, and agents to ensure accurate lease documentation and execution.
• Engage with the Strategic Property Advisor and Department of Finance to support the Whole of Australian Government leasing strategy.
• Assist with financial administration, including rent roll preparation and budgeting.
• Support account management by preparing reports and presentations as required.
• Assist in maintaining client websites and other administrative tasks assigned by management.

Sound like the job you are looking for? Before you apply it’s also worth knowing what we are looking for:

• You must be an Australian Citizen in order to comply with our client’s requirement with the ability to successfully gain and retain baseline security clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business, or a related field.
• Proven experience in property management, leasing, or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of lease administration and property management systems.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Customer-centric mindset with a commitment to delivering excellent service.

What you can expect from us:

• Great employee discounts off fitness & other renowned bands
• Active Social Club
• Well-being program
• Paid time off for volunteer work
• Career Opportunities with Australia's #1 Commercial Real Estate firm
• Premium offices
• Hybrid / flexible working

As an organisation, we don’t just accept that we are a place of many different people, but we embrace it, we celebrate it, and we proactively support the needs that difference brings. JLL is committed to equal opportunity and building an inclusive workplace.  This is why, for more than a decade, we continue to rank among the World’s Most Ethical Companies. We support applications from all underrepresented groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBT+, people with disability and people of all age, religions and race. We are dedicated to offering veterans from all ranks and services a successful civilian career as they transition out of the military. We recognise and appreciate the skills acquired in their service careers as vital and transferable to our workforce. 

Apply today, quoting job reference number JPREQ361859

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If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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