Transactions Manager

JLL

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Transactions Manager supports JLL’s Government Account by managing real estate transaction services across an allocated client property portfolio. The role oversees lease events, market rent reviews, make-good negotiations, and new market searches, while maintaining high standards of probity, confidentiality, and compliance. The manager works with JLL colleagues—including Relationship Directors, Property Managers, and National Transaction Managers—and external stakeholders such as landlords, valuers, and client-appointed advisors to support the client’s operational and strategic property needs.

Requirements

At least 3 years’ experience in property transactions and associated services, with a demonstrated track record.
Ability to manage multiple complex issues concurrently within tight operational deadlines.
Goal-oriented approach focused on meeting performance targets.
Excellent client service and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively within a team.
Must be an Australian citizen.
Ability to obtain and hold an AGSVA Clearance and any additional associated entity clearances.

Nice To Haves

Tertiary qualification in Property, Real Estate, or an equivalent discipline, or currently working toward one.
Current Real Estate Licence or Certificate of Registration.
Experience managing transactional activities within a government or institutional property portfolio.
Familiarity with conflict of interest management processes within a client service environment.

Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of critical dates and key lease events across the allocated portfolio in line with client requirements.
Negotiate new leases, renewals, licenses, and other use agreements that support the client’s service delivery needs.
Lead market rent reviews, coordinating with landlords, their representatives, and client-appointed valuers.
Manage make-good negotiations through to formal settlement, engaging multiple stakeholders concurrently.
Conduct end-to-end new market searches, including external stakeholder engagement, market presentations with recommendations, and administrative leasing requirements through to execution.
Accurately maintain and update client Occupancy Agreements for all leased properties occupied by client agencies.
Provide property market insight and input for client reports, presentations, and dashboards.
Seek formal client instructions on transaction matters and maintain confidentiality and audit trails for probity purposes.
Build and sustain strong client and stakeholder relationships through regular communication and meetings.