Lease Administration Manager

Together, we can do great things

We shape leading experiences across office, retail, logistics and student accommodation.

We’re one of Australia’s largest property groups, managing $35 billion worth of assets across the country.

Our sustainable returns from investments come from focusing on what matters most to customers — a great experience and doing good. Every day, our people are driving positive impact for people, place and planet. They’re inquisitive, pioneering industry firsts and pushing new ideas to deliver exceptional outcomes.

This passion and expertise creates an employee experience that puts wellbeing, flexibility and opportunity first.

Come join us.

The role

We have a need for a Lease Administration Manager to join the Sydney team on a 12 month fixed term basis to manage the lease administration process from issuing a letter of offer through to execution and registration of the Lease. 

This role supports the Leasing department in setting up and finalising new and renewed leases as well as formalising assignments, surrenders, options and other legal documentation relating to our portfolio of retail assets. 

The role focuses on managing risk associated with our legal contracts (leases) and will guide both Leasing Executives and our external solicitors to deliver outcomes which are in GPT's best interests. 

What you will be doing

• Preparing all lease related documentation including the issuing and receiving of letters of offer, disclosure statements, negotiation letters, tenancy selection committee sign off, confirmation letters to tenant, instructions to solicitors etc
• Coordinate the execution and registration of leases between the parties in line with compliance and risk obligations 
• Responding to lease negotiation requests (non-commercial terms) from external solicitors 
• Maintaining reporting and auditing on document status and outstanding matters relating to the asset
• Building strong, professional relationships with external parties including solicitors, tenants/retailers and the internal GPT team

What makes you stand out

You would ideally bring significant experience in a comparable lease administration. legal or a retail administration related role with the commercial acumen, drive and ambition for commercial property management to thrive in the role. 

Paralegal experience would be highly valued and excellent communication skills and intermediate level proficiency in the core Microsoft Office suite are key to your success. 

This role would suit a Lease Administration professional ready for the next intermediate step in their property management career. 

What makes us stand out

We value our people

• Enjoy flexible working arrangements and generous leave options.
• Experience market-leading parental leave benefits including 22 weeks paid leave for either carer and childcare allowance once you return to work.
• Embrace diverse and challenging career opportunities, supported by our dedicated Learning & Development Team committed to your growth.
• Engage in comprehensive Wellbeing programs and benefit from market-leading policies and support tailored to diverse needs.
• Be recognised by peers through nomination awards and take part in our generous Employee Referral Program.

We know the power of a great experience

• Ranked 5th in the 2024 Gender Equality Global Report released by Equileap.
• Achieved number 2 real estate company in S&P Global Sustainability Assessment.
• Earned a silver ranking in Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) for LGBTQIA+ inclusion.
• Awarded our fourth consecutive Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) in 2023 - 2025.
• Accredited Family Inclusive Workplace™.
• Committed to our second Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

Everyone counts

GPT offers an inclusive workplace culture and embraces people with diverse perspectives, skills and backgrounds. We welcome applications from First Nations candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people living with disability and people of diverse ages, cultures and backgrounds. 

Let’s get started

If this role sounds like you, we want to hear from you. Go for it!

Click on “Apply” to submit your application and Mandy from the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch.