Transaction Manager

Jobtailor; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Leasing professional to manage renewals, tenant representations, and complex lease negotiations across a national property portfolio. You will drive performance through data, analytics, and cost-reduction initiatives while delivering commercial outcomes and meeting KPIs.

Working with landlords, legal providers, and internal stakeholders, you will oversee all in-flight transactions, apply market evidence to lease structures, and leverage TM

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Real Estate, Property, Business, or Law (desired)
• Current Real Estate License or Certificate of Registration
• Proven experience and background in a client-facing, tenant representation, or leasing role with exposure to commercial contracts, lease administration, and/or property management databases
• Strong negotiation skills with demonstrated success in delivering commercial outcomes and cost reduction initiatives
• Excellent analytical capabilities including market analysis, lease valuation, and financial assessment
• Exceptional stakeholder management and relationship-building skills across landlords, legal providers, and internal teams
• Proficiency in leveraging technology platforms to drive transaction efficiency and reporting outcomes
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously and meet tight deadlines

Responsibilities

• Manage BAU renewals and renegotiations to secure tenure across the client’s national property portfolio
• Deliver optimum results in all leasing negotiations, meeting annual financial and qualitative targets
• Complete 45–55 transactions per annum, focusing on securing tenure, portfolio cost reduction, and managing the portfolio’s weighted average lease expiry
• Oversee all in-flight transactions from critical dates through to executed documentation
• Assess market evidence, prepare business cases with appropriate commentary, and advise the client on lease structures, land valuations, and fair market rent calculations
• Build and maintain strong relationships with landlords, landowners, Legal Service Providers, the client, and key internal stakeholders
• Champion the use of TM Essentials and other technology platforms to capture transaction data, drive efficiencies, and enhance reporting outcomes
• Proactively identify opportunities to streamline processes and deliver to contractual KPIs throughout the term of the Contract
• Complete other property-related tasks requested by JLL Senior Management as directed

Skills

Leasing Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Market Analysis

Project Management

Lease Administration

Financial Assessment

Lease Valuation

Commercial Contracts

Transaction Management

Education

Real Estate License

Certificate of Registration

Tertiary qualification in Real Estate/Property/Business/Law

Tools

TM Essentials

Property Management Databases

Job description

• Manage BAU renewals and renegotiations to secure tenure across the client’s national property portfolio
• Deliver optimum results in all leasing negotiations, meeting annual financial and qualitative targets
• Complete 45–55 transactions per annum, focusing on securing tenure, portfolio cost reduction, and managing the portfolio’s weighted average lease expiry
• Oversee all in-flight transactions from critical dates through to executed documentation
• Assess market evidence, prepare business cases with appropriate commentary, and advise the client on lease structures, land valuations, and fair market rent calculations
• Build and maintain strong relationships with landlords, landowners, Legal Service Providers, the client, and key internal stakeholders
• Champion the use of TM Essentials and other technology platforms to capture transaction data, drive efficiencies, and enhance reporting outcomes
• Proactively identify opportunities to streamline processes and deliver to contractual KPIs throughout the term of the Contract
• Complete other property-related tasks requested by JLL Senior Management as directed

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Real Estate, Property, Business, or Law (desired)
• Current Real Estate License or Certificate of Registration
• Proven experience and background in a client-facing, tenant representation, or leasing role with exposure to commercial contracts, lease administration, and/or property management databases
• Strong negotiation skills with demonstrated success in delivering commercial outcomes and cost reduction initiatives
• Excellent analytical capabilities including market analysis, lease valuation, and financial assessment
• Exceptional stakeholder management and relationship-building skills across landlords, legal providers, and internal teams
• Proficiency in leveraging technology platforms to drive transaction efficiency and reporting outcomes
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously and meet tight deadlines

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing leasing negotiations, securing tenure, and optimizing portfolio performance while leveraging technology for transaction efficiency. Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills are essential for delivering commercial outcomes and meeting contractual KPIs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Leasing Negotiation
• Stakeholder Management
• Market Analysis
• Project Management
• Real Estate License

Hard Skills

• Lease Administration
• Financial Assessment
• Lease Valuation
• Commercial Contracts
• Transaction Management

Soft Skills

• Negotiation Skills
• Relationship Building
• Analytical Capabilities
• Process Streamlining
• Client-Facing Experience

Certifications & Qualifications

• Real Estate License
• Certificate of Registration

Industry Keywords

• Commercial Leasing
• Property Management
• Tenant Representation
• Portfolio Cost Reduction
• Weighted Average Lease Expiry

Tools & Technologies

• TM Essentials
• Property Management Databases