Transactions Manager - Government Portfolio

About the role

JLL is hiring a Transactions Manager to support its Government Account, taking ownership of real estate transaction management services across an allocated client property portfolio. The role covers end-to-end management of lease events, market rent reviews, make-good negotiations and new market searches, working with Relationship Directors, Property Managers and National Transaction Managers, as well as landlords, valuers and client-appointed advisors.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of critical dates and key lease events across the allocated portfolio, in line with client requirements
• Negotiate new leases, renewals, licenses and other use agreements
• Lead the market rent review process with landlords, their representatives and client-appointed valuers
• Run make-good negotiations through to formal settlement
• Conduct end-to-end new market searches, including stakeholder engagement, market presentations with recommendations and administrative leasing requirements
• Maintain and update client Occupancy Agreements for all leased properties occupied by client agencies
• Provide property market insight and input into client reports, presentations and dashboards
• Seek formal client instructions on all transaction matters and keep confidential records and audit trails
• Build and sustain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders through regular communication and meetings

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years' experience in property transactions and associated services, with a demonstrated track record
• Ability to manage multiple complex issues concurrently within tight deadlines
• Goal orientation focused on meeting performance targets
• Excellent client service and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Must be able to obtain and hold an AGSVA clearance and any additional entity clearances
• Australian citizenship required

Preferred qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Property, Real Estate or an equivalent discipline (or working towards one)
• Current Real Estate Licence or Certificate of Registration
• Experience managing transactions in a government or institutional property portfolio
• Familiarity with conflict of interest management processes

What we offer

• Employee discounts on fitness, wellbeing and other brands
• 18 weeks paid maternity leave
• Private health insurance discounts
• Active social club and employee assistant program
• Novated lease for EV cars
• Paid time off for volunteer work