Transactions Leader

Ventia; North Sydney Council; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure services company in North Sydney is seeking a Transactions Leader to develop and execute the national leasing strategy. This pivotal role involves negotiating leases, managing a diverse portfolio, and leading strategic property initiatives. Successful candidates will have strong commercial leasing experience, superior negotiation skills, and the ability to engage various stakeholders. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, and access to cross-disciplinary learning opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Flexible work arrangements

Dynamic and fast-paced position

Fantastic employee benefits including parental leave

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Property, Business, Law, or related disciplines are required.
• Class 1 Real Estate Licence preferred.
• Solid experience in commercial leasing, ideally from the tenant side.

Responsibilities

• Champion negotiations for new leases and renewals.
• Take ownership of Ventia's leased property portfolio.
• Lead the evolution of a scalable Property Platform.
• Conduct deep market research to spot trends for optimisation.
• Guide stakeholders in defining their property needs.
• Cultivate relationships with landlords and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Communication

Contract management

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Property, Business, Law, or related disciplines

Job description

An exciting opportunity has emerged to join our North Sydney Property team as a Transactions Leader. In this pivotal role, you will shape and execute our national leasing strategy, leading complex, high-stakes negotiations to secure exceptional premises for our organisation. As a key representative to clients and stakeholders, you will inspire, coach, and elevate the Real Estate & Strategy team, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and client‑centric thinking.

You will guide and energise the Real Estate & Strategy leadership group, confidently representing our organisation to clients. You’ll communicate the value of our solutions, gather real‑time market and client insights, and help shape our offerings to consistently exceed expectations.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary package
• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
• Dynamic and fast‑paced position
• Work alongside a supportive, experienced, and collaborative team
• Access to cross‑disciplinary learning opportunities across Ventia’s diverse sectors
• A range of fantastic employee benefits, including paid parental leave, discounted private health insurance, travel, and more!

Key Responsibilities

• Lease Acquisition & Negotiation : Champion negotiations for new leases, renewals, and rent reviews—delivering superior commercial outcomes and reducing risk across commercial, industrial, and residential assets.
• Portfolio Strategy : Take ownership of Ventia’s leased property portfolio, ensuring every decision aligns with our broader strategy, fuels business growth, enhances operational performance, and strengthens our brand.
• Scalable Property Platform Innovation : Lead the evolution of a scalable, future‑ready Property Platform that elevates client experience and drives internal efficiency.
• Market Intelligence : Stay ahead of the curve through deep market research—spotting trends, benchmarking rental positions, and uncovering opportunities for savings, optimisation, and expansion.
• Stakeholder Engagement : Guide customers through the process of defining their property needs, ensuring our leasing decisions powerfully support their operational and strategic goals.
• Relationship Management : Cultivate influential relationships with landlords, agents, legal partners, and internal stakeholders to enable seamless transactions and exceptional tenancy management.
• Reporting & Compliance : Maintain rigorous lease records, prepare compelling business cases, and ensure full compliance with internal policies and external regulatory standards.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in Property, Business, Law, or related disciplines
• Class 1 Real Estate Licence preferred
• Solid experience in commercial leasing, ideally from the tenant side
• Exceptional negotiation and contract management capabilities
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate market data into strategic decisions
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Demonstrated strength in written communication, IT, and data analytics
• Adaptable, resilient, and effective in a complex environment with diverse stakeholders
• Willingness to travel domestically and to New Zealand

About Ventia

Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.

Diversity

Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

How to apply

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Position Reference Number : 165237