Head of Portfolio & Leasing Services

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
• Strong 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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