Senior Lease Manager

Senior Lease Manager

Job Description Summary

We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Senior Lease Manager to lead the delivery of lease management services across a diverse property portfolio. This role is responsible for ensuring lease administration, financial processes, lease transactions, and contractual obligations are managed accurately, efficiently, and in line with client requirements.

As a key leader within the business, you will provide expert advice on lease interpretation, landlord and tenant obligations, risk management, and compliance while leading a team of Lease Managers and Lease Administrators to deliver exceptional outcomes for clients and stakeholders.

This is an excellent opportunity for a property professional who thrives in a complex portfolio environment and enjoys developing high-performing teams while driving operational excellence.

Job Description Eligibility Requirements

• Australian Citizenship is mandatory.
• Candidates must hold or be willing and eligible to obtain a Security Clearance.
• Applicants must be based in, or willing to work from, Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, or Perth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lease Management & Portfolio Oversight

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of lease management services across a national property portfolio.

• Maintain the integrity of lease data, critical dates, financial obligations, and contractual requirements.

• Review lease abstractions, obligation summaries, rent reviews, CPI increases, and escalation calculations.

• Ensure lease transactions, documentation, notices, renewals, options, surrenders, and handbacks are managed accurately and efficiently.

• Coordinate with Transaction Management, Facilities Management, Finance, and other service teams to ensure seamless portfolio management.

• Monitor landlord and tenant compliance with lease obligations and resolve issues proactively.

• Provide practical guidance on lease interpretation, rights, responsibilities, maintenance obligations, and cost recoveries.

• Financial Management & Governance

• Oversee rent rolls, payment approvals, funding requests, and lease-related financial transactions.

• Review expenditure and revenue reporting, tenant recharges, arrears management, and debtor reports.

• Manage outgoings reconciliations, year-end adjustments, and lease payment exceptions.

• Ensure all lease-related financial activities align with contractual obligations and governance requirements.

• Identify operational, commercial, and compliance risks and implement mitigation strategies.

• Stakeholder & Client Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, landlords, agents, legal representatives, and internal stakeholders.

• Act as the primary escalation point for complex lease, financial, and contractual matters.

• Support negotiations and facilitate outcomes that align with client expectations and commercial objectives.

• Liaise with external legal advisors on documentation, lease reviews, and dispute resolution matters.

• Deliver high-quality reporting, portfolio insights, and recommendations to clients and leadership teams.

• Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of three Lease Managers and two Lease Administrators.

• Allocate workloads and manage team priorities to ensure service delivery standards are consistently achieved.

• Drive accountability, performance, and continuous improvement across the team.

• Support recruitment, onboarding, succession planning, and capability development initiatives.

• Foster a collaborative, client-focused, and high-performing team culture.

• About You

• You are an experienced lease management professional with a strong understanding of commercial property, lease administration, financial management, and stakeholder engagement.

You'll bring:

• Minimum 5+ years' experience in Lease Management, Property Management, Corporate Real Estate, or a related field.

• Demonstrated experience managing lease databases, reporting systems, and property portfolios.

• Strong knowledge of commercial lease administration, lease transactions, and lease compliance.

• Proven experience interpreting lease documentation and managing complex landlord and tenant matters.

• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, reconciliations, rent reviews, and payment management.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to influence outcomes and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience leading teams and developing high-performing people.

• Qualifications & Technical Skills

Essential:

• Tertiary qualification in Real Estate, Property, Business, Finance, or a related discipline.

Highly Regarded:

• Estate Agent's Licence or Agent's Representative qualification.
• Experience within a corporate real estate, outsourced property services, or government environment.

Core Capabilities:

• Lease Management & Compliance

• Financial Acumen

• Risk & Governance Management

• Stakeholder Engagement

• Leadership & Team Development

• Systems & Data Management

• Planning & Organisation

• Business Writing & Communication

• Attention to Detail

• Why Join Us?

• Lead a nationally significant property portfolio.

• Opportunity to influence strategy and service delivery.

• Manage and develop a high-performing lease management team.

• Work with a collaborative and supportive leadership group.

• Competitive remuneration and career progression opportunities.

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

• If you're an experienced lease management professional looking to take the next step into a leadership role with national impact, we'd love to hear from you.

• 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.

• INCO: Cushman & Wakefield