Manager, Property Leasing

• Permanent Full-time position

• Location: Sydney with Hybrid WFH options

• Great Salary starting at $125K Base Salary + Super + NFP Salary Packaging Benefits

• Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need

Life at Mission Australia

When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we advocate for a fairer Australia, to meet the growing needs of people across the country. Together we’re building hope and possibility for all.

Your Opportunity
As the Manager, Property Leasing, you will lead the sourcing, negotiation and securing of leasehold properties that support Mission Australia’s services and programs. In this role, you will identify suitable sites, manage lease negotiations, and ensure favourable and compliant lease agreements are established. You will be responsible for reviewing all leasing documentation, including leases, licences and other legal property agreements, while ensuring alignment with organisational policies and risk requirements.

You will also oversee the administration of all leasehold-related matters and provide leadership and support to the Senior Leasing Coordinator to ensure the effective management of Mission Australia’s leasehold property portfolio.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship within the leasing function, fostering collaboration, professional growth, and high-quality and cost-effective leasing outcomes.

• Source, negotiate and secure leasehold properties to support Mission Australia’s service delivery across its portfolio.

• Manage lease renewals, reviews, options and terminations to achieve favourable commercial outcomes for the organisation.

• Prepare and negotiate leasing proposals, Heads of Agreement and oversee the execution of all leasing documentation, including leases and licences.

• Provide expert property advice to internal stakeholders, supporting site managers to understand and meet their lease obligations.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with landlords, agents and property consultants while supporting the implementation of streamlined leasing processes.

Requirements for Success

• Tertiary qualifications in Property, Land Economics, Finance or a related discipline (preferred).

• 5–7 years’ experience in commercial or industrial property, leasing or property management.

• Demonstrated experience managing a corporate leasing portfolio, including lease procurement, renewals, disposals and contract execution.

• Strong knowledge of Australian property markets, property legislation, lease agreements and WHS requirements.

• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships.

• Strong organisational and time management skills with a proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes.

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check and referee checks.

Your benefits

To ensure our employees feel valued, empowered, and celebrated, we provide a range of employee benefits including:

• Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference

• Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax

• Free external, confidential counselling

• Volunteering opportunities

• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.

• Extra leave including: Mission Australia Thank You Day & Work Anniversary Day off

Our culture

Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.

We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.

If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email talentattraction@missionaustralia.com.au or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.

We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at Deadlycareers@missionaustralia.com.au.