CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD

Leasing Executive

Melbourne, Australia Full time

Job Title

Leasing Executive

Job Description Summary

The purpose of the Leasing Executive role is to strategically conduct negotiations of lease renewals, surrenders, make goods and market rent reviews. The Leasing Executive will source and negotiate any new site requirements, liaise directly with the client during the negotiation process and regularly update Transaction Manager/s on outcomes and local market trends to ensure the best possible transactions outcomes are achieved

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Review initial market brief and conduct detailed research

  • Conduct an RFP/EOI process, if required

  • Site inspection/s and client review

  • Negotiation to reach Heads of Agreement and finalise lease documentation

  • Review updated lease information and critical dates

  • Review market evidence and prepare alternative options to present to client, if required

  • Engage with Transaction Manager and Integrated Workplace Solutions where required

  • Conduct site inspection/s

  • Exercise Option post final client approval

  • Request make good scope from Lessor for review (if unclear within the lease) or alternatively provides scope to Lessor (if clear within lease)

  • Liaise with Facilities Management/Projects team/s for input into quotes based on agreed scope

  • Update client and seek approval for quote/works

  • Inform Lease Administration team for site termination and update Transaction Manager

Background and Experience

  • Minimum 3years’ experience in transactional leasing within commercial real estate

  • Strong experience in successful property and leasing negotiations

  • Strong market knowledge within given geographical area

  • Demonstrated ability to work, interact and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels and build positive, lasting professional relationships

Qualifications & Technical Skills

  • Tertiary qualification in real estate or a business-related discipline preferred

  • Real Estate Agent License or Agent’s Representative (or equivalent depending on state legislation)

  • Qualification or accreditation in Advanced Negotiation skills desirable

What We’re After

  • Must be an Australian citizen to apply

  • Hold, or be willing to obtain, security clearance

  • Willing to take a full‑time fixed‑term contract for 12 months

Why Join Cushman & Wakefield?

As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop, and live, working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from:

  • Exposure to a key government account (WoAG), providing unique experience in a high‑profile environment

  • The opportunity to work alongside industry leaders, gaining valuable mentorship and insight into best practices

  • A clear pathway to career progression, with the chance to expand your skills and grow within a global organisation

  • Access to a collaborative, innovative culture that values professional development and empowers employees to make an impact

End of Year Break Notice: We will be taking our end‑of‑year break for the festive season from 19 December to 2 January. During this time, our team will not be reviewing applications. We encourage you to still apply using the link provided, and we will respond to your application promptly upon our return.

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