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What this opportunity involves:
We're looking for a Retail Transaction Manager to deliver leasing, renewal, relocation and market review outcomes across a critical NSW/ACT retail network. This is a hands-on role within an established national team, offering direct exposure to fast-paced, operationally significant transaction management.
You will manage end-to-end transactions across the NSW/ACT retail portfolio, ensuring lease events are identified, planned and progressed on time. From site searches and option analysis to renewals, relocations and market rent reviews, you'll coordinate cross-functional inputs and engage confidently with landlords, agents and client stakeholders to deliver commercially sound outcomes.
The successful candidate will be based on-site 3 days a week at our client’s Surry Hills office.
Please note that this is a 12-month fixed-term contract with possibility of an extension or conversion.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver leasing, renewals, relocations and market rent reviews across the NSW/ACT portfolio
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Proactively manage critical dates and upcoming lease events to strict timeframes
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Conduct site inspections and prepare clear option analysis and recommendations
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Prepare high-quality submissions for internal and client approvals
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Engage with landlords, agents and internal teams to negotiate transaction outcomes
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Coordinate inputs from property management, lease administration, legal and finance
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Support preparation and execution of lease documentation with paralegals and legal counsel
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Manage make-good obligations and incentive processes through to completion
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Provide regular, accurate reporting on transaction status, risks and upcoming decisions
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Maintain data integrity and governance across the portfolio and system
Key Skills & Requirements
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Current NSW real estate licence or certificate of registration (mandatory)
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Proven experience in retail leasing, property or transaction management
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Strong understanding of leasing processes, critical dates and commercial documentation
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Proactive and organised approach to managing competing priorities in a high-volume environment
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Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage landlords, agents and client stakeholders
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Strong attention to detail and disciplined approach to data accuracy and compliance
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Collaborative mindset with ability to work effectively across multiple functions
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Proficiency with property systems, reporting tools and Microsoft Office
What you can expect from us:
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Great employee discounts off fitness, wellbeing & other renowned bands
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Private Health Insurance Discounts
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Employee assistant program
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Novated Lease for EV cars
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Paid time off for volunteer work
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Career Opportunities with Australia's #1 Commercial Real Estate firm
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Premium offices
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Hybrid / flexible work arrangements
About us:
At JLL, we see a Brighter Way forward for our clients, our people, our planet, and our communities. With over 200 years of real estate experience, we are, and always have been, in continual pursuit of brighter ways of working.
We bring to life see a Brighter Way in all that we do by seeking better, smarter, more innovative ways of working. We approach our work in a warmer, more optimistic, and inclusive way.
JLL is a global leader in helping clients envision where people will live, work, play, shop, and eat. Apply today, quoting job reference number JPREQ519974
Location:
On-site –Strawberry Hills, NSW
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
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