Commercial Leasing Manager Evolve FM Pty Ltd location ACT.

Evolve FM Pty Ltd is the only Indigenous property and facilities management outsourcing company in Australia. We aim to partner with, and foster, Indigenous enterprise. We do this by hiring and supporting Indigenous Australians and businesses. Evolve FM operates in the Commercial Real Estate sector and has the backing of two industry leading organisations in Pacific Services Group Holdings and Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL). We deliver for our clients with best-in-class property and facilities management.

Benefits at Evolve FM we offer more than rewarding, challenging careers. We have an inclusive, flexible supportive culture and are genuinely committed to hiring and supporting Indigenous Australians and businesses. Through encouraging growth, development and engagement in the Facilities Management (FM) sector, and more broadly, across the community, our vision is to maximise outcomes for Indigenous Australians. We are a multi-award-winning Supply Nation Registered Supplier, and we are always looking for great people to join our team.

About the role we currently have a great opportunity for an experienced Leasing Manager in our Canberra offices. This role will manage the provision of commercial leasing management for our major clients.  Reporting to the Client Relationship Manager, this role will develop sound working relationships with key client staff and manage the day-to-day client activities for the assigned properties.

Key responsibilities will include manage a required portfolio within the client’s portfolio to meet and exceed all requirements of the contract. Negotiate New Leases, Lease Renewals, Options and Market Rent Reviews ensuring the best possible outcome is achieved for the client. Prepare business cases for relevant leasing transactions. Maintain accurate records on Leasing related services and activities and provide accurate reports and follow agreed procedures and processes. Undertake market sweeps and searches as required.

Manage day to day leasing related tasks, assists the broader team and the client regarding leasing related queries. Interpret lease documents and provide guidance to internal and external stakeholders. Ensure that you operate under the responsibilities and limits of authorities as nominated within the Property Management Service Agreement and the PGPA & LAA Act. Liaise with solicitors to have Lease documents prepared and executed in terms of approvals. Liaise with clients and their consultants daily to ensure key requirements are met.

Proactively develop and manage the relationship with the client to ensure service delivery expectations are exceeded. Organise and attend regular meetings relating to your portfolio and including key event dates. Prepare reports in accordance with the contract requirements and any ad hoc requests. Undertake Property Inspections where required. Provide guidance and support to Property and Lease Administrators. Actively encourage an environment that supports teamwork, cooperation, performance excellence and personal success.

About you we are seeking a motivated self-starter with a proven track record of successfully delivering best practice and quality to their clients who thrives building relationships with clients, their team and the wider organisation.

Proactive with a keen eye for detail and the ability to balance multiple priorities, while possessing a can-do attitude; our ideal candidate will have the following experience previous experience within a transaction or leasing related field.

Good understanding of Commonwealth Policies including the PGPA and LAA Act. Tertiary qualification in a Property, Business or relevant commensurate experience. Strong communicator – Good presentation skills and possesses strong verbal communication skills.

Self-motivated; confident & energetic. Flexible – able to adapt to rapidly changing situations. Strongly goal-oriented – able to focus on meeting all performance targets. Open to new ideas & willing to challenge status quo. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are welcome and encouraged.