Leasing Executive

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

Due to growth, we are currently looking for a Leasing Executive to take responsibility for maximising rental income of GPT’s retail property by negotiating all new leases for deals allocated in the assigned portfolio within agreed limits of authority.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for all speciality leases under negotiation for vacancies, renewals, incentive budgets, vacancy budgets, markets rent reviews and abatement budgets.

What you will be doing

• Negotiating all leases for allocated deals within limits of authority, to maximise owner’s rental income, keeping within retail plan and budget parameters and relevant legislation.
• Budgeting and targeting rents for renewals, MRR’s, vacancies and critical tenants in asset plan (including estimated required capex per deal where applicable)
• Building and maintaining effective working relationships with target and key retailers as well as introducing new retailers and retail formats into the portfolio.
• Ensuring signed lease documentation and bank guarantees are fully executed prior to tenants opening for trade.
• Maintaining accurate records of correspondence, lease information and file notes on all meetings with retailers and any other relevant information that should be maintained to provide an audit trail in line with policy.
• Assisting the tenancy delivery team with the seamless close to open process to minimise downtime and ensure new tenancies open in line with forecast dates

What makes you stand out

This role requires an experienced retail leasing professional with a strong commercial mindset and a talent for negotiation. You’ll have a natural ability to spot market trends and uncover leasing opportunities, backed by strong analytical skills.

Your strength in building trusted relationships and communicating with influence will make you a key player in our team and will help you to achieve your targeted goals.

This role will suit a self-starter who takes initiative and has a proactive approach in all areas and is able to identify key priorities, develop timelines and deliver on key initiatives.

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 2025 Gender Equality Global Report released by Equileap.
• Placed 1st of real estate investment trusts in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2025 Yearbook.
• Earned a Gold ranking in Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) for LGBTQIA+ inclusion.
• Awarded our fifth 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.