National Transaction Manager

Shaping the future of real estate for a better world

At JLL, we see a Brighter Way forward for our clients, our people, our planet, and our communities. With over 200 years of real estate experience, we are, and always have been, in continual pursuit of brighter ways of working.

We bring to life see a Brighter Way in all that we do by seeking better, smarter, more innovative ways of working. We approach our work in a warmer, more optimistic, and inclusive way. JLL is a global leader in helping clients envision where people will live, work, play, shop, and eat.

What this opportunity involves: 

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Transaction Management professional to join us to be our National Transaction Manager. 

You will be responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of government entities. You will drive the efficient and consistent delivery of property management across the national portfolio ensuring activities and deliverables meet contractual and performance obligations.

This role can be based in our JLL’s office in Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane CBD. 

An overview of the role:

• Co-ordinate all communication to and from Landlords/Tenants, being the first point of contact for all correspondence.
• Understand and proactively manage agreements to ensure all obligations are met under the lease &/or terms of ownership/occupancy.
• Work collaboratively with your entity leasing teams and various entity stakeholders for management of complex approach’s to market and transactions.
• Project Manage complex multi-site lease with a self-managing team to deliver lean and effective Transaction management outcomes.
• Forecast and proactively manage your team’s completion of entry and exit inspections.
• Review and approval of the monthly Rent Roll Variance Report and reconciliation of accounts.
• Review critical dates reports to ensure all lease events are actioned in accordance with the lease, including circulating report to Entities.
• Oversee management of the rent roll and all payments under the lease, such as outgoings
• Assist with development of portfolio strategy and track progress against strategic plan initiatives. 
• Undertake and manage complex lease transactions. 
• Implementing transactions in accordance with planning documents, including new leases, options and market rent reviews ensuring the best possible outcome is achieved for the client. 
• Undertaking market sweeps, research and property benchmarking advice.
• Assist with dispute resolution.
• Provide advice and assistance to Leasing Managers in relation to any queries and review work as required.

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

• Current Real Estate Licence or Certificate of Registration
• Experience in property transactions and associated services with a track record, and a good understanding of leases and lease obligations
• Preferred Tertiary qualification in Property, Real Estate, Business, Law or equivalent. 
• Excellent communication skills (both written and spoken), including a proficiency in writing succinct business cases and planning documentation 
• Analytical, proven ability to solve problems using an objective approach with capacity to deal with ambiguity 
• Demonstrated effective client relationship skills – able to interact face-to-face or via online meetings with multiple stakeholders 

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 JPREQ343818