Commercial Lease Manager

Job Title

Commercial Lease Manager

Job Description Summary

Manage a high-profile property portfolio, driving lease compliance, financial performance and stakeholder outcomes.

Job Description

Sydney, NSW | Full-Time

• Manage a significant commercial property portfolio
• Blend property, lease management and financial analysis
• Join a global leader with excellent career growth opportunities

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lease Manager to join our Integrated Portfolio Management team.

In this role, you'll take ownership of a diverse property portfolio, managing lease obligations, financial administration, compliance requirements and portfolio reporting. Working closely with landlords, government agencies, property professionals and internal stakeholders, you'll play a key role in ensuring lease integrity, financial accuracy and exceptional client outcomes. You'll be supported by a Lease Analyst and report to a Senior Lease Manager.

This role is ideal for a highly organised property professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing lease management, stakeholder engagement and financial oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage leasehold and freehold property portfolios and associated lease obligations
• Ensure lease data integrity across property management databases and reporting systems
• Review and approve lease abstracts, lease obligations and lease documentation
• Manage rent reviews, CPI increases and lease compliance requirements
• Oversee recurring and non-recurring lease payments and approvals
• Review expenditure and revenue rent rolls and identify discrepancies or opportunities for improvement
• Manage tenant billing, outgoings reconciliations and revenue recovery processes
• Interpret lease documents and provide advice on landlord and tenant obligations
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting and expenditure analysis
• Review financial reporting and portfolio performance data
• Liaise with landlords, agents, solicitors, clients and internal stakeholders
• Support audit processes, reporting requirements and compliance obligations

About You

• Minimum 3 years' experience in lease management, property administration or commercial property management
• Strong experience across commercial property portfolios including office, retail and industrial assets
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage high volumes of data and reporting
• Strong financial acumen and experience reviewing lease-related costs and expenditure
• Proven ability to conduct monthly audits, reconciliations and data quality reviews
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to interpret lease documentation and manage compliance obligations
• Advanced administration and database management skills
• Tertiary qualification in Real Estate, Business or Finance, or Estate Agent's Licence highly regarded

About Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield is a global leader in commercial real estate services, with 50,000+ employees across 60 countries. In Australia, we partner with some of the world’s leading organisations to deliver innovative property solutions across office, retail, industrial and logistics assets.

Our strength lies in our collaborative approach, deep market insight and ability to integrate services to deliver exceptional outcomes. We are driven by a client-first mindset and a commitment to excellence, empowering our people to think differently and create value at every stage of the property lifecycle.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to manage a large and diverse commercial property portfolio
• Exposure to complex lease management and property operations
• Strong career development opportunities within a global organisation
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Exposure to major clients and industry-leading property professionals
• Opportunity to develop expertise in lease administration, compliance and financial analysis

Diversity & Inclusion
At Cushman & Wakefield, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

 

Please note applicants must be eligible to work in Australia. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

As an equal opportunity employer, Cushman & Wakefield encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates to apply. Cushman & Wakefield promotes safety at all times.

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