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 current industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.

What this prospect involves:
We're looking for a Retail Transaction Manager to deliver leasing, renewal, relocation and market review outcomes across a critical NSW/ACT retail network. This is a hands-on role within an established national team, offering direct exposure to fast-paced, operationally significant transaction management.

You will manage end-to-end transactions across the NSW/ACT retail portfolio, ensuring lease events are identified, planned and progressed on time. From site searches and option analysis to renewals, relocations and market rent reviews, you'll coordinate cross-functional inputs and engage confidently with landlords, agents and client stakeholders to deliver commercially sound outcomes.

The successful candidate will be based on-site 3 days a week at our client’s Surry Hills office.

Please note that this is a 12-month fixed-term contract with possibility of an extension or conversion.

Key Responsibilities:
Deliver leasing, renewals, relocations and market rent reviews across the NSW/ACT portfolio
Proactively manage critical dates and upcoming lease events to strict timeframes
Conduct site inspections and prepare explicit option analysis and recommendations
Prepare high-quality submissions for internal and client approvals
Engage with landlords, agents and internal teams to negotiate transaction outcomes
Coordinate inputs from property management, lease administration,



legal and finance
Support preparation and execution of lease documentation with paralegals and legal counsel
Manage make-good obligations and incentive processes through to completion
Provide regular, accurate reporting on transaction status, risks and upcoming decisions
Maintain data integrity and governance across the portfolio and system

Key Skills & Requirements
Current NSW real estate licence or certificate of registration (mandatory)
Proven experience in retail leasing, property or transaction management
Strong understanding of leasing processes, critical dates and commercial documentation
Proactive and organised approach to managing competing priorities in a high-volume environment
Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage landlords, agents and client stakeholders
Strong attention to detail and disciplined approach to data accuracy and compliance
Collaborative mindset with ability to work effectively across multiple functions
Proficiency with property systems, reporting tools and Microsoft Office

What you can expect from us:
Great employee discounts off fitness, wellbeing & other renowned bands
Private Health Insurance Discounts
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 work arrangements

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 JPREQ519974
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.

📌 Senior Transaction Manager - Retail (12-month fixed-term) (Strawberry Hills)
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📍 Strawberry Hills