Officeworks is looking for a Property professional to join our Property team. The role supports ensuring compliance with lease obligations while optimising our national property portfolio.
About the Role
As part of the Property team, this role plays a key part in ensuring the business remains compliant with its lease obligations while supporting the ongoing performance and optimisation of the national property portfolio. Reporting to the National Lease Manager, you will undertake lease renewal negotiations, exercise lease options, lease administration and maintain accurate property data and records. You will also negotiate market rent reviews, engage valuers, interpret lease and contract clauses, and negotiate lease variations where required. This is a diverse and hands‐on role that will see you working closely with landlords, property managers, legal representatives and internal stakeholders to help deliver effective leasing outcomes across the portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
* Undertaking lease renewals, market rent reviews, and lease option exercises
* Coordinating valuations, rental assessments, and independent determinations
* Interpreting and summarising key lease and contract clauses
* Negotiating lease variations and other leasing matters
* Monitoring key lease dates and ensuring compliance obligations are met
* Maintaining accurate records within the lease management system (PEPS+)
* Preparing reports, research and property‐related documentation to support business decisions
* Assisting with budgeting, accruals and corporate reporting requirements
* Building strong relationships with landlords, property managers and internal stakeholders
* Supporting leasing strategy initiatives and broader property team projects
About You
You are a proactive and detail‐oriented property professional with strong commercial acumen and a solid understanding of lease administration and property law. You thrive in a fast‐paced environment, enjoy building relationships, and can confidently manage competing priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
To Be Successful In This Role
* A degree qualification, preferably in Property, Commerce, Law or a related discipline
* At least 3 years' experience in a similar property or lease administration role
* Strong knowledge of property and contract law principles
* Sound understanding of lease compliance and legal obligations
* Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills
* Strong analytical and financial modelling capabilities
* High attention to detail with strong organisational skills
* The ability to interpret complex lease documentation and provide practical advice
* Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
* Experience with PEPS or PEPS+ systems will be highly regarded, though not essential
Benefits
* We're all about giving you the flexibility you need to keep things balanced to suit your individual needs.
* Enjoy generous discounts across Officeworks, Geeks2U, Bunnings, Kmart, Target and the wider Wesfarmers brands.
* Access to our Officeworks benefits program for exclusive discounts and perks across entertainment, travel, lifestyle and health.
* Our Growing Families Policy supports team members during the exciting and challenging times of expanding their family.
* We prioritise safety, mental health and wellbeing, offering access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) as well as other ongoing programmes.
* Our Flexible Public Holidays Policy supports those who observe cultural or religious holidays different from the standard public holidays in Australia.
* Take advantage of outstanding learning and development programmes to support your career growth.
* Explore fantastic career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group.
At Officeworks,
we operate best when our team represents the communities we serve. We proudly commit to providing a safe and supportive work environment for our team.
We encourage applications from all candidates of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), people with disabilities and the LGBTQI+ community.
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