Lease Administrator

Cushman & Wakefield

. Provide accurate and timely administrative support across a diverse lease portfolio .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeCanberra • AustraliaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Lease Administration and Finance, with strong capabilities in data management, compliance reporting, and effective communication. Proficient in managing lease records and financial processes within a corporate real estate environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Lease AdministrationFinance ExperienceMicrosoft Excel SkillsAttention to DetailSecurity Clearance

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Hard Skills

Lease ManagementData ManagementFinancial ReportingCPI CalculationsRent Roll GenerationDocument ManagementPayment ProcessingReconciliationLease Obligation SummariesPortfolio Reporting

Soft Skills

Organisational SkillsTime ManagementAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Lease Management PlatformsProperty Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Australian CitizenshipSecurity Clearance

Industry Keywords

Corporate Real EstateProperty AdministrationReal Estate OperationsAccounts PayableAccounts Receivable

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide accurate and timely administrative support across a diverse lease portfolio
Upload and maintain fully executed lease documents within relevant systems
Prepare and maintain lease obligation summaries
Update and manage lease records, document registers, insurance registers, and security deposit registers
Calculate and validate annual rent reviews, including CPI increases, and update lease management systems
Generate and review rent rolls, identifying and escalating discrepancies or exceptions
Prepare funding requests and supporting documentation
Coordinate recurring and non-recurring lease payments in accordance with lease agreements
Process purchase orders and payment workflows where required
Investigate and resolve landlord payment queries and discrepancies
Support reconciliation of outgoings and landlord charges
Review outstanding lease obligations and assist with lease close-out processes
Prepare and distribute portfolio reporting and lease administration registers
Maintain accurate lease data and documentation to support client reporting and compliance requirements
Work closely with Lease Managers and the Transaction Management team
Support ongoing client reporting and budget management activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Australian Citizenship is mandatory
Candidates must either hold an active Security Clearance or be willing and eligible to undergo a Security Clearance process
Candidates must be based in, or willing to work from, Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, or Perth
Minimum 2-3 years' experience in Finance (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, or related function)
Previous experience in Lease Administration, Property Administration, Real Estate Operations, or Data Management
Experience working within a corporate real estate environment, multinational organisation, or property services provider is highly regarded
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage large volumes of data accurately
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Ability to prioritise competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Relevant experience in lease administration, finance, property, or related discipline
Strong systems and database management capability
Experience using lease management platforms or property systems is advantageous
High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Benefits

Comp & perks

Collaborative and supportive team environment
Career development and growth opportunities
Flexible working arrangements
Exposure to complex lease management operations