Transactions Manager

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What this job involves

Transaction Manager for a large Government Property Portfolio.

Key Responsibilities include

Transaction & Portfolio Management

• Manage diverse government property portfolio (commercial offices, specialist sites, housing)
• Handle lease negotiations, renewals, terminations, and stakeholder engagement
• Oversee rent roll accuracy, critical dates, and lease obligation compliance
• Project manage complex multi-site transactions
• Serve as primary point of contact for landlords/tenants

Strategic Leasing Activities

• Execute transactions aligned with WoAG leasing strategy
• Prepare business cases and conduct market research
• Coordinate with Strategic Property Advisor and Department of Finance
• Ensure approvals are documented
• Achieve value-for-money outcomes

Compliance & Governance

• Maintain compliance with Commonwealth legislation (PGPA Act, LAA Act)
• Ensure adherence to government property portfolio policies
• Manage regulatory frameworks, WHS obligations, and environmental sustainability requirements
• Support risk management and incident response

Operational Support

• Coordinate property inspections and fault notifications
• Support facilities management activities
• Maintain accurate lease data in PMIS systems
• Manage entry/exit inspections and reporting
• Support broader government property portfolio initiatives

Sound like you? This is what we’re looking for:

• Relevant real estate certification
• Proven lease management experience
• Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills
• Ability to work autonomously under pressure
• Effective client relationship management capabilities
• Process-driven with attention to detail

What you can expect from us

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 REQ515194