Job Title

Head of Portfolio & Leasing Services

Job Description Summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a strategic and commercially driven Head of Portfolio & Leasing Services to lead the delivery of leasing and portfolio management services across the Whole of Australian Government (WoAG) account.

In this critical leadership role, you will oversee a national team responsible for managing a complex, high-value property portfolio. You will act as a trusted advisor to key government stakeholders, ensuring alignment with Commonwealth property policies while delivering outstanding financial, operational, and compliance outcomes.

Job Description

Location: Canberra, ACT

Australian citizenship is required, along with the ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Client Engagement

- Lead the national leasing and portfolio strategy across the WoAG property portfolio

- Partner with the Department of Finance, Strategic Property Adviser (SPA), and government entities

- Represent Cushman & Wakefield in high-level governance forums and strategic discussions

- Drive value-for-money outcomes aligned with Commonwealth Property Management Framework

Portfolio & Financial Management

- Oversee lease administration, including expenditure and revenue rent rolls

- Ensure accurate invoicing, reconciliations, and compliance with contractual obligations

- Monitor budgets, forecasting, and financial performance

- Identify cost-saving opportunities through benchmarking and market analysis

Operational Excellence

- Ensure delivery of leasing KPIs and service performance targets

- Establish and maintain strong governance, risk, and compliance processes

- Oversee data integrity, reporting, and portfolio analytics

People Leadership

- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing,



multi-region team

- Drive engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement

- Manage workforce planning, performance, and capability development

About You

You are an experienced property leader with a strong track record in managing large-scale portfolios and delivering results in complex environments.

Key requirements:

- 5+ years’ experience in lease or property management with leadership responsibility

- Proven experience managing large or complex property portfolios

- Robust financial acumen, including rent rolls, reconciliations, and budgeting

- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

- Experience leading and developing high-performing teams

Highly regarded:

- Experience working with government or regulated environments

- Knowledge of Commonwealth leasing strategy and procurement frameworks

- Power BI and advanced data/reporting capability

- Understanding of AASB16 accounting standards

Qualifications & Requirements

- Degree in Property, Business, or related discipline (preferred)

- Real Estate Licence (required)

- Ability to obtain NV1 Security Clearance

Why Cushman & Wakefield?

At Cushman & Wakefield, we put our people and clients at the centre of what’s next in real estate. You’ll benefit from:

- A collaborative and innovative culture

- Exposure to one of Australia’s most significant property portfolios

- Opportunities to shape national property strategy

- Career growth within a global organisation

Apply Now

Step into a pivotal leadership role where you can influence strategic property outcomes at a national level.

As an equal opportunity employer, Cushman & Wakefield encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates to apply. Cushman & Wakefield promotes safety at all times.

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