Associate director - real estate advisory (melbourne)

Company Overview

KordaMentha has supported businesses for more than 20 years, offering independent, outcomes‑focused advice across the full real‑estate lifecycle. The firm serves private, institutional and government clients, providing transaction and deal advisory, asset and development strategy, and implementation and delivery services. Position Overview

Associate Director – Real Estate Advisory (Full‑time, Melbourne) This role leads high‑impact engagements and delivers commercial advice to private and public sector clients, with a particular focus on lender and government‑related work. The Associate Director will manage the full project lifecycle, from early‑stage feasibility analysis to delivery, while collaborating across multiple service lines including Restructuring, Public Sector Advisory and Major Projects Advisory. Key Responsibilities

Lead end‑to‑end delivery of real‑estate advisory engagements, setting direction and ensuring alignment with client commercial, policy and governance objectives. Oversee due diligence and market analysis, translating findings into strategic, evidence‑based insights. Own and challenge financial models and feasibility analyses, clearly articulating key drivers, risks and investment implications. Lead transaction and commercial advisory mandates, including strategy, negotiations and coordination of advisers and stakeholders. Drive lender‑led and asset repositioning engagements, developing and implementing restructuring and value recovery strategies. Prepare and present business cases and investment papers, delivering clear, decision‑ready recommendations to senior and board‑level stakeholders. Oversee high‑quality client deliverables, ensuring outputs meet senior audience expectations across government, finance and corporate sectors. Build and manage client relationships while contributing to business growth, including mentoring team members and leading proposals. Qualifications

6–8 years’ relevant experience in the private sector or government (e.g., consulting, advisory, professional services, government infrastructure teams, treasury or investment banking). Tertiary qualifications in property, commerce, finance, economics or a related discipline. Strong analytical and financial modelling capability, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. High‑level PowerPoint skills, with the ability to prepare clear, structured and compelling presentations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong attention to detail and a proactive, solutions‑focused mindset. The ability to manage competing priorities and perform effectively in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.

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