Senior Lease Manager
Cushman & Wakefield
Canberra, Australia
Full-Time
Competitive
OfficeManager
Job Title
Senior Lease ManagerJob Description Summary
Responsible for the management of the Property Management staff as well as to oversee a significant portfolio or property and to serve as a point person on third-party relationshipsJob Description
Senior Lease Manager (Australian Citizens Only)
Location: Canberra preferred; also open to Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Lease Manager to oversee and manage complex lease portfolios across multiple clients within our Integrated Portfolio Management team. This role is critical in ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and performance of lease administration activities while partnering closely with internal stakeholders, landlords, agents, solicitors, and client groups.
You will provide expert lease interpretation, manage workflow approvals, support transaction activities, and ensure high‑quality reporting and data integrity across the portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
Lease Administration — Oversee WIP, debtors reporting, CPI/fixed increases, lease obligation summaries, and data accuracy across systems.
Invoice & Expenditure Management — Approve workflows, manage exceptions, review rent rolls, reconcile outgoings, and ensure timely payments.
Revenue Tenant Management — Review revenue rent rolls, manage recharges, follow up arrears, and support year‑end reconciliations.
Lease Interpretation & Compliance — Interpret lease obligations, review compliance certificates, and ensure adherence to client and legal requirements.
Transaction Support — Coordinate renewals, options, new tenants, and surrenders in collaboration with solicitors and leasing teams.
Portfolio Support — Assist with annual budgets, utility connections/disconnections, and escalations.
Stakeholder Engagement — Liaise with landlords, agents, solicitors, internal teams, and client groups to ensure seamless service delivery.
About You
You’ll thrive in this role if you bring:
5+ years’ experience in property or lease management
Strong understanding of lease documentation, obligations, and financial processes
High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across local and international teams
Excellent communication and business writing skills
Strong client focus and ability to negotiate outcomes aligned with client expectations
Experience with property/lease management databases and reporting systems
Relevant tertiary qualifications in Real Estate, Business, Finance, or similar
Why Join Cushman & Wakefield?
Work with a global leader in real estate services
Be part of a collaborative, high‑performing team
Exposure to major national portfolios and complex lease environments
Opportunities for growth, development, and cross‑functional collaboration
A culture built on best thinking, best people, and best results
How to Apply
If you’re a detail‑driven lease professional looking to step into a senior role with a global organisation, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion.