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Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.
Shaping the future of real estate for a better world
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 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.
What this opportunity involves:
As a Assistant Transaction Manager at JLL, you'll play a vital role in delivering operational excellence across our client's retail property portfolio. This position sits at the intersection of strategic property management and hands-on transactional execution, where you'll support the delivery of leasing and transaction management activities that directly impact our client's success. You'll work closely with clients and internal teams to manage the full lifecycle of retail lease transactions—from market rent reviews and lease renewals to new site selections and divestments.
At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees, and this role exemplifies that commitment through its focus on operational efficiency, technology adoption, and collaborative problem-solving. You'll be empowered to champion transaction technology implementation, develop streamlined business processes, and ensure critical lease dates and obligations are managed with precision. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, and you'll experience this firsthand as you coordinate with diverse stakeholders to deliver measurable value and support strategic decision-making across the retail portfolio.
An overview of the role:
Support the delivery of leasing and transaction management activities across a retail property portfolio, ensuring all activities align with client objectives and operational standards
Assist in preparing Options Papers, Site Searches, and Market Sweeps that provide clients with data-driven insights to support strategic property decisions
Prepare Lease Approval Forms upon transaction completion, ensuring all documentation is accurate, compliant, and submitted within required timeframes
Manage market rent reviews with external landlords or their representatives, negotiating terms that deliver value and align with lease agreements
Coordinate the exercise of lease options, renewals, and renegotiations to secure optimal tenure and commercial terms for clients
Support new site selection and due diligence activities, working alongside internal teams to evaluate opportunities and provide market-specific intelligence
Manage divestment activities for leased sites, including coordination of landlord notices, lease terminations, and make-good negotiations
Oversee critical lease dates and key events, maintaining a forward-looking calendar to proactively manage obligations and mitigate risk
Serve as a Transaction Technology Champion, driving the adoption of digital tools, developing business processes and playbooks, and supporting training initiatives to enhance team capabilities
Sounds like you? This is what we are looking for:
Minimum 2 years of experience in transactions, leasing, or associated property services with a demonstrated track record of successful delivery
Tertiary qualification in Property, Real Estate, or equivalent discipline
Current Real Estate Licence or Certificate of Registration
Ability to manage multiple complex issues concurrently while meeting tight operational deadlines
Goal-oriented mindset with a strong focus on meeting and exceeding performance targets
Excellent client service skills and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders
Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team environment, contributing to collective success
Experience working within retail property portfolios or managing retail lease transactions (preferred)
Demonstrated capability in using transaction management technology platforms and digital workflow tools (preferred)
Benefits:
Great employee discounts off fitness, wellbeing & other renowned brands
18 weeks paid maternity leave
Private Health Insurance Discounts
Active Social Club
Employee assistant program
Novated Lease for EV cars
Paid time off for volunteer work
Career Opportunities with Australia's #1 Commercial Real Estate firm
Premium offices
What you can expect from us:
You’ll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. One where the best inspire the best. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things. Join us to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences. Keep those ambitions in sight and imagine where JLL can take you.
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 regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation or disability, and that is why, for more than a decade, we continue to rank among the World’s Most Ethical Companies. 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.
Interested candidates, please apply following the link below quoting job reference number REQ526814
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.
About JLL –
We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.
Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.
Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.
