Leasing Asset Manager

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; South Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Generous parental leave

Birthday leave

Health, wellbeing & lifestylediscounts

Employee share plan

Novated leasing

Service recognition program

Job summary

Viva Energy Retail is seeking a Leasing Asset Manager to drive income, occupancy and asset value across leased assets. Reporting to the Head of Property, you will lead leasing strategy, negotiations and portfolio performance, ensuring sub-tenancies contribute positively to site economics and network performance.

Two open roles may be based out of NSW, VIC or SA. You will provide structured leasing oversight, including lease negotiations, vacancy management, rent reviews and landlord

Qualifications

• Proven experience in property leasing or asset management, including landlord and sub-tenancy environments.
• Experience managing multi-site portfolios (state-based; NSW/VIC/SA) highly regarded.
• Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice (mandatory) with current licensing requirements.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to interpret financials and leasing metrics.
• High attention to detail with strong contract administration and systems capability.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across diverse teams.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to drive performance outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Negotiation of leases, renewals, rent reviews, variations and settlements
• Proactive vacancy management, marketing and tenant sourcing strategies
• Financial oversight including rent collection, arrears management and recoveries
• Portfolio reporting, forecasting and identification of value uplift opportunities
• Management of national lease events including options, expiries and landlord negotiations
• Coordination with Legal, Facilities and Finance to ensure compliance and performance
• Oversight of WHS, statutory compliance and permitted use across leased areas
• Accurate maintenance of leasing documentation, systems and records
• Support with due diligence for new sites and portfolio changes

Skills

Negotiation

Tenant sourcing

Financial oversight

Portfolio reporting

Lease administration

WHS compliance

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Due diligence

Education

Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice

Job description

Viva Energy Retail comprises of over 1000 retail, convenience, and quick service restaurants - including brands such as OTR, Reddy Express (formerly known as Coles Express), Smokemart and Giftbox, and in S.A, Krispy Kreme, Hungry Jacks, Oporto, Guzman and Gomez and many others. Viva Energy Retail is part of the Viva Energy Australia Group - an ASX-listed company helping Australians reach their destination by refining, importing, and distributing energy products while building a safe and sustainable energy future for all Australians. With Viva Energy Australia's national footprint there has never been a more exciting time to join Viva Energy Retail as we set out to redefine the retail landscape in Australia.

Job Description

Reporting to the Head of Property, the Leasing Asset Manager is responsible for driving income, occupancy and asset value. Acting in a landlord capacity, this role leads leasing strategy, negotiations and portfolio performance, ensuring sub-tenancies and leased assets contribute positively to site economics and network performance.

We currently have 2 open roles within the team - could be based out of NSW, VIC or SA.

You Will Provide:

• Negotiation of leases, renewals, rent reviews, variations and settlements
• Proactive vacancy management, marketing and tenant sourcing strategies
• Financial oversight including rent collection, arrears management and recoveries
• Portfolio reporting, forecasting and identification of value uplift opportunities
• Management of national lease events including options, expiries and landlord negotiations
• Coordination with Legal, Facilities and Finance to ensure compliance and performance
• Oversight of WHS, statutory compliance and permitted use across leased areas
• Accurate maintenance of leasing documentation, systems and records
• Support with due diligence for new sites and portfolio changes

What We Offer:

• Join a high-performing team within a leading Australian retail organisation recognised for innovation.
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance.
• Access generous parental leave and additional leave benefits, including birthday leave.
• Benefits from health, wellbeing and lifestyle discounts, including fuel savings.
• Access financial benefits including an employee share plan and novated leasing.
• Be recognised and rewarded through our service recognition program.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in property leasing or asset management, including landlord and sub-tenancy environments
• Experience managing multi-site or state-based portfolios (QLD/NT highly regarded)
• Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice (mandatory) with current licensing requirements
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to interpret financials and leasing metrics
• High attention to detail with strong contract administration and systems capability
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across diverse teams
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to drive performance outcomes

Additional Information

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and encourage and support diversity in our traditional and non-traditional roles.