Leasing Manager in Brisbane

Nurturing the greatness in every child - and in you. Join one of Australia’s Largest Leading Early Education Providers! At G8 Education, we’re on a mission to shape the future! With 350 early education and care centres under 21 brands, our 7,000+ dedicated team members nurture thousands of children every day.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Head of Procurement and Leasing, you’ll support the management of our extensive lease portfolio, working across lease negotiations, renewals, market rent reviews and commercial property matters. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll have the opportunity to influence commercial outcomes, build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and contribute to G8 Education’s network growth and optimisation strategies. You’ll be joining a collaborative team where your analytical skills, commercial knowledge and ability to manage competing priorities will make a real difference.

• Manage and negotiate commercial lease terms, including renewals, rent reviews, new leases, assignments and lease surrenders.
• Research and analyse rental market data to support negotiations, market reviews and commercial recommendations.
• Work closely with landlords, property managers, valuers, legal representatives and internal stakeholders to achieve positive commercial outcomes.
• Support network growth and optimisation initiatives, including new centre acquisitions, relocations, extensions and divestments.
• Review lease obligations, outgoing costs and landlord charges to identify opportunities for cost savings and risk reduction.
• Partner with our Facilities, Finance and Operations teams to resolve leasing queries and clarify landlord and tenant responsibilities.
• Support the effective administration and ongoing improvement of our lease management systems and processes.

About You

You’re a confident communicator and skilled negotiator who enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment. You bring a commercial mindset, strong attention to detail and the ability to balance multiple priorities across a large property portfolio. To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

• A tertiary qualification in Real Estate, Property Economics or a related discipline.
• At least 2 years of experience in commercial property, leasing or a similar corporate property role.
• Sound knowledge of commercial leasing, property valuations and relevant legislation.
• Demonstrated experience in lease negotiations, renewals and market rent reviews.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret market data and provide practical recommendations.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, with confidence engaging stakeholders at different levels.
• Strong organisational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• A collaborative approach, with the ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines.
• A current Australian driver's licence and the ability to obtain or maintain a valid Working with Children Check.
• Experience in the early childhood education sector will be highly regarded but is not essential.

Benefits at G8

• Competitive salary package.
• Hybrid working conditions with 3 days in office and 2 from home.
• Work at our state‑of‑the‑art support office located in Brisbane CBD.
• Career development opportunities as part of a large ASX‑listed company.
• Access a 50% discount on early education and childcare fees at any G8 Education Centre.
• Exclusive access to our G8 Rewards Program with benefits across more than 600 retailers, exclusive cash discounts and more!

G8 Education is a committed advocate for child protection, safety and wellbeing. We have a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm. The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our priority, and all team members are expected to embrace this shared commitment.