Lease Administrator

• Sydney CBD location
• Full Time/Permanent opportunity
• $112,968 - $126,774 per annum plus superannuation

Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They're motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision.

Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You'll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.

Are you an experienced professional looking for an exciting opportunity to lead the management of diverse property assets in one of the world's most vibrant cities? The City of Sydney is undergoing a significant transformational change within Property Services, and we're seeking skilled and motivated individuals to join our team across our commercial, community, and operational portfolios.

The City manages a unique and diverse range of assets, including heritage-listed commercial buildings, award-winning libraries, and operationally critical depots. Our portfolio includes over 1,500 property interests worth $2.7 billion, covering assets such as building properties, footway agreements, vacant land, and road interests. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to the realisation of our Sustainable Sydney 2030–2050 vision by driving high-performance asset management.

Learn more about property services careers, and join the team dedicated to creating spaces that drive positive change for our communities.

We are seeking a  Lease Administrator to join our Property Services team and manage a diverse portfolio of commercial office, retail and mixed-use property leases.

As a Lease Administrator, you will:

• support our Asset managers in meeting Leasing objectives
• develop detailed reports to support quarterly analysis of portfolio performance
• maintain registers to ensure leasing data is captured accurately
• develop proactive workflows using the City MIS to capture and leverage key lease data.

We're looking for someone with:

• tertiary qualifications in Business, Finance or a related field
• extensive experience in management of Leases for Commercial Office, Retail and Mixed-Use properties
• demonstrated experience in leasing, building asset, facilities management or equivalent workplace experience
• demonstrated experience instructing lawyers on lease related legal work.
• demonstrated sound understanding of Leasing Legislation and Compliance requirements.

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This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month.

The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration and criminal history check.

Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Tuesday 2nd September.

For more information, contact  Michelle De Lorenzo, Business Services Manager, at

You'll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.

Flexible working

• 3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance
• Collaborative approach to flexible working
• City centre head office, with many public transport options.

Professional development

• Leadership and management development program
• Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave
• Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences
• Long service and employee recognition awards
• Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling

Supporting families

• 26 weeks paid parental leave and 6 weeks paid partner leave
• Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave
• Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave
• Part-time and job-sharing options available
• Supportive return-to-work environment

Inclusive culture

• Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
• Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network
• Recognised family inclusive workplace
• Veteran employment supporter

Find out why a career at the City of Sydney might be right for you.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We're passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women.

All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, are encouraged to join us.

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