Lease Manager

Job Title

Lease Manager

Job Description Summary

Join Cushman & Wakefield, a global leader in commercial real estate services, where we put our clients and our people at the centre of whatâ™s next. Weâ™re seeking a motivated Lease Manager to join our Global Occupier Services â“ Integrated Portfolio Management team, supporting one of our key clients across their Australian property portfolio.
About the Role
As a Lease Manager, youâ™ll oversee day-to-day management of the clientâ™s lease portfolio, ensuring all lease administration, compliance, and reporting deliverables are met. Youâ™ll collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external partnersâ”including landlords, agents, and solicitorsâ”to deliver efficient, high-quality lease outcomes.
This role is based in Melbourne CBD (hybrid work flexibility), with occasional onsite client attendance.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple clients and deliverables for each

• Manage end-to-end lease administration, including rent roll processing, compliance, and reporting.

• Review and approve lease obligations, CPI and fixed increases, and payment workflows.

• Maintain critical dates and notice periods

• Management and processing Lease Renewals / Options

• Liaise with solicitors on lease documentation for new sites, renewals, and terminations.

• Conduct quality assurance reviews across lease abstraction and interpretation.

• Oversee arrears management, budget reconciliations, and outgoing verifications.

• Partner with Transaction Managers, Facility Managers, and Account Directors to support portfolio initiatives.

• Ensure all data accuracy and compliance across systems and financial processes.

About You

Youâ™ll thrive in this role if you bring: · 3+ yearsâ™ experience in lease or property management within a corporate or agency environment.

• Strong understanding of lease documentation, rent rolls, and financial reconciliation.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Proficiency with property management systems and reporting tools.

• High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

• Tertiary qualifications in Property, Business, or Finance (desirable).

Why join Cushman & Wakefield?

As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live, working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from

• High-Impact Work: Be involved in some of Australiaâ™s most significant commercial property transactions.

• Collaborative Culture: Join a close-knit, high-performing team that values learning, ownership, and initiative.

• Career Growth: Access development pathways across a global commercial real estate powerhouse.

• We're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment.

We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program.

We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong.

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: âœCushman & Wakefieldâ