Commercial & Contracts Manager

PRIMARY DETAIL

Lead and manage the University's multi-venue property portfolio including retail, commercial and leased assets to maximise financial viability and income generation.
- Lead and manage a multi-venue property management function
- Full-Time, continuing position; package Circa $180K negotiable
- Macquarie University - Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde

Macquarie University is seeking an experienced and strategic Commercial and Contracts Manager to join our Property Division within the University’s Finance and Resources Portfolio. This pivotal role will oversee the management of the University’s diverse property portfolio - including retail, commercial, and leased assets - to maximise financial viability, and income generation.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director, Strategy and Planning, the Commercial and Contracts Manager will provide strategic oversight of Macquarie University’s property holdings, leading complex negotiations with external stakeholders, managing lease agreements, and driving commercial outcomes that align with the University’s broader strategies. You will be responsible for optimising revenue opportunities across campus and beyond, overseeing a commercial and retail budget of $36 million.

Working closely with senior management, Faculties, the Office of the General Counsel, and external partners, you will ensure our property portfolio is managed effectively, legally compliant, and positioned to deliver sustainable commercial value.

Key Responsibilities
- Lead, negotiate, and manage commercial and retail lease agreements to maximise outcomes for the University.
- Provide expert advice on commercial property strategies, investment opportunities, and asset optimisation.
- Manage and oversee income and expenditure for the University’s commercial and retail portfolio.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, tenants, consultants, and industry bodies.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, contracts, and University policies.

About You

You are a commercially astute property professional with significant experience in managing retail and commercial property portfolios. You are confident in leading commercial lease negotiations, managing budgets, and identifying opportunities for revenue growth. Your strong stakeholder management skills enable you to work across complex environments, and your ability to work independently ensures successful delivery of strategic and operational outcomes.

In addition, you will have (Selection Criteria):

- Postgraduate qualifications or extensive experience in commercial and retail property management.
- Proven expertise in retail and commercial leasing, asset utilisation, and financial viability.
- Strong knowledge of tenancy legislation (including the Retail Leases Act) and experience working with legal representatives on contracts.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- High-level financial management capability, including budget and cashflow oversight.

Experience in the higher education sector and with property management systems (such as Progenesis) will be highly regarded.

About Us

The Property team at Macquarie University plans, delivers, and manages the University’s owned and leased assets. We are responsible for creating sustainable, innovative, and effective property solutions that support the University’s mission of learning, teaching, health and research excellence. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the University’s property portfolio and contributing to its long-term success.

Why Macquarie?

You’ll be joining a collaborative and forward-thinking university that values safety, inclusion, and service excellence. In this role, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of the University’s property portfolio and make a meaningful impact on the assets owned and leased by the University.

Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation over 60 years ago, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we have grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community.

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How to apply
- This position requires qualification and criminal history checks.

Application Closes: Sunday 19th October 2025

For enquiries, or a confidential conversation about the role please contact Tracey Baldwin, Director Property Strategy and Planning at

or Sarah Bate, Head of Talent Acquisition at


Applications Close:
02/10/2025 11:59 PM

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