Leasing Manager – Melbourne CBD, VIC

Company: BGIS, Government Services
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time, Hybrid (2 WFH, 3 Office / Client Sites)
Location: Melbourne CBD (close to public transport)

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About BGIS

BGIS is a global leader in integrated facilities management, delivering innovative, reliable and sustainable solutions across government, healthcare, education and critical infrastructure. We are committed to strong governance, thoughtful collaboration and creating environments where people and portfolios can perform at their best.

Purpose of the Role

BGIS is seeking an experienced Leasing Manager to autonomously manage property transaction activities for BGIS’ and its clients’ property portfolios across retail, office and industrial sites, including lease negotiations, renewals, variations, make good, acquisitions, disposals and related documentation. The role will also be responsible for business development of transaction services. 

This role plays a key part in ensuring leasing and transactional outcomes are delivered accurately, thoughtfully and in line with both BGIS and client expectations. Reporting into senior leadership, you will work closely with client stakeholders to provide strategic real estate advice, manage lease negotiations and support the effective long-term management of the BGIS and client portfolios.

The ideal candidate enjoys working across complex portfolios, values strong relationships, and brings a calm, solutions-focused approach to negotiations, governance and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice on optimising real estate portfolios 
• Deliver end-to-end leasing transactions including acquisitions, renewals, variations, terminations, make-good and disposals ensuring favourable commercial outcomes are achieved
• Prepare Heads of Agreement and work collaboratively with legal counsel through to final lease documentation
• Undertake site inspections, financial analysis and prepare clear, insightful reports for stakeholders
• Maintain accurate transaction data, approvals and reporting in line with governance requirements
• Build trusted, long-term relationships through clear communication and regular portfolio updates
• Identify opportunities to reduce occupancy costs while maintaining portfolio performance and compliance

Education, Experience & Skills

Essential:

• Extensive experience in a property or corporate real estate environment, particularly in lease negotiations
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders
• Real Estate Licence or Agent’s Representative (required)
• Sound understanding of commercial leasing transactions and documentation
• High attention to detail with the ability to balance governance, timelines and stakeholder needs

Desirable:

• Advanced knowledge of commercial leasing strategy and market analysis
• Tertiary qualifications in Property, Commerce, Business or a related discipline

Workplace Flexibility

This role is based in our Melbourne CBD office, with potential for occasional inter-state travel. Following probation, the position offers a hybrid arrangement (2 days WFH, 3 days office or client sites).
Ad hoc site visits and occasional additional hours may be required to support portfolio needs.

Why Join BGIS?

Key Benefits Include:
✔ AFR Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025
✔ Winner – Inspiring Workplaces Award 2025
✔ Endorsed by Work180 as an Employer of Choice for Women
✔ Recognised by WORK180 as a Top 5 Employer for Career Development
✔ Health and wellbeing benefits including EAP, wellness programs & flu vaccinations
✔ Career progression through secondments & internal mobility
✔ 2 paid volunteer days annually and community giving initiatives
✔ Leadership development programs and service recognition awards

BGIS employs over 12,000 people globally, managing more than 50,000 facilities across Healthcare, Government, Higher Education and Utilities, with a strong focus on governance, sustainability and people-first outcomes.

How to Apply

If you are a thoughtful, commercially minded leasing professional who enjoys creating clarity, supporting strong governance and delivering high-quality outcomes across complex portfolios, we would love to hear from you.

BGIS is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA individuals, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Eligibility

Applicants must have full working rights in Australia.

Apply now to join a workplace that values collaboration, integrity, diversity and continuous improvement.

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