Premises & Operations Associate Director

Were looking for an experienced Corporate Real Estate Expert to take the lead in managing Colliers corporate office spaces across Australia. This is a newly created key role that blends strategy commercial insight and stakeholder engagement to ensure our national footprint supports the business now and into the future.

Youll be responsible for making sure our office portfolio is aligned with business goals cost-effective and delivers a great experience for our people. From lease strategy and financial oversight to planning and partnerships youll be at the centre of decisions that shape how and where we work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead national portfolio strategy including footprint optimisation and market positioning.
• Manage leasing activitiesnegotiations renewals exits and acquisitions.
• Conduct portfolio analysis and scenario planning to support decision-making.
• Oversee financials including rent outgoings and capital expenditure.
• Commercial review of utilisation across all sites including deployment of subleasing strategies for excess capacity.
• Present scenarios recommendations and business cases to decision makers for review and sign off.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align property decisions with business and cultural goals.
• Build strong relationships with landlords agents and advisors.
• Ensure compliance with lease obligations governance and WHS standards.
• Lead strategic projects including workplace transformation and sustainability initiatives.
• Monitor market trends and provide insights to inform strategy.

Qualifications :

What Youll Bring:

• Extensive experience in corporate real estate portfolio management or commercial leasing.
• Strong understanding of lease strategy financial modelling and market dynamics.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Confidence in influencing senior leaders and driving strategic initiatives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and lease management platforms (e.g. MRI).
• Degree in Property Business or related field (MBA desirable).

Additional Information :

We foster an environment in which everyone at Colliers feels respected and comfortable bringing their authentic selves to do their best work. Its our people who set us apart and we actively recruit people who represent the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We take great pride in doing whats right and operating in ways that benefit the business our people our clients our communities and the environment.

Experts join experts and we welcome you to join us as we lead the industry into the future.

Please apply with your CV or call Lydia Masterson onfor more information.

Please be advised that applications will only be accepted directly rather than via recruitment agencies.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time