National Leasing Manager

1 week ago

City of Brisbane, Australia Affinity Education Group Full time

Are you an accomplished property professional who thrives on building partnerships, negotiating strategically, and shaping a scalable property footprint? We are seeking a dynamic National Leasing Manager to join our team and drive the end-to-end leasing function across Australia’s childcare portfolio.

Reporting to the Head of Property, Leasing & Procurement, this role sits at the intersection of strategic planning and hands‑on execution, balancing long‑term growth with day‑to‑day portfolio management. You will be a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders and a key liaison with landlords, agents, and developers, ensuring our footprint supports exceptional early education outcomes.

The role:

- Lead lease negotiations for renewals, variations, and extensions across ~250 centres, targeting favourable terms aligned with business objectives.

- Manage critical lease dates, rent reviews, options, and obligations to mitigate risk and ensure continuity of operations.

- Maintain accurate, timely leasing data in our portfolio management system; develop dashboards and reports for senior leadership.

- Contribute to a forward‑looking three‑year property strategy, including market insights, rental benchmarks, and risk/opportunity assessment.

- Source and evaluate new property opportunities (greenfield and leasehold), conduct feasibility analyses, and support expansion plans.

- Build and sustain strong landlord and agent relationships, act as the primary point of contact for leasing communications.

- Collaborate with operations, finance, and legal to align property decisions with organisational goals.

What you’ll bring:

- Tertiary qualification in property, business, or a related discipline (preferred).

- Minimum 5 years’ experience in leasing, property management, or commercial real estate, preferably with multi‑site portfolios.

- Proven track record in lease renewals, portfolio management, and developing/property strategy.

- Experience with leasing software and systems management; strong data literacy and reporting capability.

- Exceptional negotiation, relationship‑building, and stakeholder management skills.

- Strategic thinker with the ability to balance short‑term needs and long‑term property planning.

- High level of organisation, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Why work for us?

Join a values‑driven organisation dedicated to delivering outstanding early education experiences while supporting employees to reach their potential. We offer a collaborative culture, professional growth opportunities, and a stable, full‑time role with a clear path to impact.

Our Safety Commitment

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual is treated with respect and dignity. Our safety framework prioritises the wellbeing and safety of children, employees, and families, with zero tolerance for harm.

This is a permanent, full‑time position with national scope and occasional travel; standard business hours with flexibility; an Australian working background or ability to obtain necessary clearances may be required.

If you’re ready to shape a high‑performing property footprint for a nationwide childcare network, apply now with your resume and a cover letter detailing your leasing success stories and strategic property planning experience.

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