At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage leasing activities and relationships across AKG's national property portfolio.
- Company: Join one of Australia’s largest providers of employment and health services.
- Benefits: Full-time contract with potential for permanent position and diverse work environment.
- Other info: Diversity is valued; we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by empowering lives while developing your career in property management.
- Qualifications: Experience in commercial leasing, strong negotiation skills, and financial acumen required.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.
Full time 12 month contract with possibility of moving into a permanent position in Melbourne, Brisbane or Sydney.
With over 200 locations and 1,500+ staff, AKG is one of Australia’s largest providers of employment, training, and health services—helping 50,000+ Australians annually secure jobs, upskill, and improve wellbeing. Part of the AKG Group, our services support people across all demographics creating real world impact and empowering the lives of others.
We are looking for an experienced Commercial Leasing and Property professional to join our Property and Facilities team in the leasing, administration and management of AKG's national property portfolio.
The Opportunity
- Support leasing activities across AKG's national property portfolio, including management of lease renewals, relocations, consolidations, expansions, and new site acquisitions.
- Coordinate the preparation, review, execution, and administration of lease documentation in conjunction with internal stakeholders and internal/external legal advisers.
- Maintain strong landlord and agent relationships to support positive commercial outcomes and efficient issue resolution.
- Administer lease obligations including rent reviews, outgoings reconciliations, management of critical dates and make good obligations.
- Undertake property inspections and site visits as required to identify maintenance, compliance, operational, and lease-related issues.
- Monitor landlord compliance with maintenance, repair, and building service obligations under lease agreements.
- Assist in resolving landlord, tenant, and property-related disputes through effective stakeholder engagement and commercial negotiation.
Would this describe you?
- Experience in commercial leasing and property management.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated experience administering a multi-site commercial property portfolio.
- Strong understanding of commercial lease documentation, lease administration, and lease negotiation processes.
- Experience managing landlord and agent relationships and negotiating commercial outcomes.
- Strong financial acumen with experience reviewing rents, outgoings, budgets, and occupancy costs.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and organisational skills.
- Proven team player.
- Property Qualifications desirable.
At AKG, we value diversity – in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply. We adhere to the National Principles for Child Safety and require all team members to be committed to child safety and well-being. Our induction and training will provide you with these principles, including having an understanding of children's developmental needs and culturally safe practices.
Leasing and Property Officer in Melbourne employer: AKG Group
AKG is an exceptional employer that prioritises the professional growth and well-being of its team members, offering extensive internal supervision and mentoring from Senior Clinicians. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, as well as a Professional Development Fund, employees can thrive in a supportive environment while making a meaningful impact in the lives of Australians across Pialba and Maryborough. Join us to enjoy flexible part-time work, generous leave provisions, and unique employee benefits that enhance both your career and personal life.
