JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.

The role:
We are seeking an experienced Corporate Real Estate Director to lead strategic real estate management for a high-profile government client portfolio in NSW. This is a pivotal leadership role where you'll drive portfolio optimisation, ensure lease compliance, and deliver exceptional stakeholder outcomes while leading a high-performing team.

Reporting to the Account Director, you'll provide expert real estate advice, oversee critical lease transactions, and build strong relationships with government stakeholders to support their property and operational objectives.

Key Responsibilities:
Provide strategic real estate advice and oversight to optimise client portfolio performance, identifying opportunities for portfolio consolidation, utilisation improvement, and cost reduction
Oversee all leasing events, renewals, terminations, and space planning activities to ensure 100% of lease events and obligations are proactively managed and closed on time with zero compliance breaches
Maintain accurate lease, property, and compliance registers with no overdue reconciliations, conducting regular quality assurance reviews to identify and rectify any data gaps or non-compliance
Establish and maintain defined lines of communication with client property stakeholders, acting as the primary point of escalation for all CRE-related matters and ensuring stakeholder feedback consistently meets or exceeds portfolio benchmarks
Lead, support, and manage the CRE team to ensure strong performance and delivery of services, conducting regular workflow reviews, monitoring workload distribution, and implementing individual development plans
Work closely with Asset Management,



Facilities Management, Finance, and Lease Administration teams to support all deliverables and ensure seamless service delivery across the account
Report portfolio occupancy, utilisation, and compliance regularly and accurately to the Account Director, providing visibility on core deliverables, risks, opportunities, and resource management
Drive continuous improvement in service quality by enhancing workflows, driving innovation, and maintaining high employee morale through constant engagement and mentoring

What You’ll Bring:
An Australian Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain baseline security clearance
Minimum 10 years' experience in commercial property or corporate real estate, with a proven track record of driving delivery to the highest standard
Current Real Estate Licence or Certificate of Registration is essential
Tertiary qualification ideally in Property/Real Estate
Robust negotiation skills with proven experience in commercial leasing, property and/or transaction management
Goal oriented with excellent client service, communication, and relationship management skills
Proficient at troubleshooting, problem solving, and managing complex, concurrent issues within tight operational deadlines
Strong portfolio strategy, compliance, and stakeholder management capabilities with ability to foresee, plan, and tackle issues proactively
Demonstrated ability to maintain high levels of team morale and drive continuous improvement in performance standards
Established credentials and credibility with past employers and associates is desirable

Benefits
Great employee discounts off fitness, wellbeing & other renowned bands
Private Health Insurance Discounts
Active Social Club
Employee assistant program
Novated Lease for EV cars
Paid time off for volunteer work
Career Opportunities with Australia's #1 Commercial Real Estate firm
Premium offices
Hybrid / flexible working

About us:
At JLL,



we see a Brighter Way forward for our clients, our people, our planet, and our communities. With over 200 years of real estate experience, we are, and always have been, in continual pursuit of brighter ways of working.

We bring to life see a Brighter Way in all that we do by seeking better, smarter, more innovative ways of working. We approach our work in a warmer, more optimistic, and inclusive way.

JLL is a global leader in helping clients envision where people will live, work, play, shop, and eat. Apply today, quoting job reference number JPREQ523180
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.

About JLL –

We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.

📌 Corporate Real Estate Director (Sydney)
🏢 Jll
📍 Sydney