Location: Canberra, ACT

Australian citizenship is required, along with the ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Client Engagement

• Lead the national leasing and portfolio strategy across the WoAG property portfolio

• Partner with the Department of Finance, Strategic Property Adviser (SPA), and government entities

• Represent Cushman & Wakefield in high-level governance forums and strategic discussions

• Drive value-for-money outcomes aligned with Commonwealth Property Management Framework

Portfolio & Financial Management

• Oversee lease administration, including expenditure and revenue rent rolls

• Ensure accurate invoicing, reconciliations, and compliance with contractual obligations

• Monitor budgets, forecasting, and financial performance

• Identify cost-saving opportunities through benchmarking and market analysis

Operational Excellence

• Ensure delivery of leasing KPIs and service performance targets

• Establish and maintain strong governance, risk, and compliance processes

• Oversee data integrity, reporting, and portfolio analytics

People Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing, multi-region team

• Drive engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement

• Manage workforce planning, performance, and capability development

About You

You are an experienced property leader with a strong track record in managing large-scale portfolios and delivering results in complex environments.

Key requirements:

• 5+ years’ experience in lease or property management with leadership responsibility

• Proven experience managing large or complex property portfolios

• Strong financial acumen, including rent rolls, reconciliations, and budgeting

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams

Highly regarded:

• Experience working with government or regulated environments

• Knowledge of Commonwealth leasing strategy and procurement frameworks

• Power BI and advanced data/reporting capability

• Understanding of AASB16 accounting standards

Qualifications & Requirements

• Degree in Property, Business, or related discipline (preferred)

• Real Estate Licence (required)

• Ability to obtain NV1 Security Clearance

Why Cushman & Wakefield?

At Cushman & Wakefield, we put our people and clients at the centre of what’s next in real estate. You’ll benefit from:

• A collaborative and innovative culture

• Exposure to one of Australia’s most significant property portfolios

• Opportunities to shape national property strategy

• Career growth within a global organisation

Apply Now

Step into a pivotal leadership role where you can influence strategic property outcomes at a national level.