Senior Transaction Manager - Retail (12-month fixed-term)
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 rapid-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 in office 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 clear 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
Career Opportunities with Australia's #1 Commercial Real Estate firm
Premium offices
Hybrid / flexible work arrangements
About us
At JLL, we see a Brighter Wayforward 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.
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📌 Senior Transaction Manager - Retail (12-Month Fixed-Term) (New South Wales)
🏢 Jll
📍 New South Wales