Property Transaction Manager

Name

Property Transaction Manager

Site / Location

Melbourne Support Centre

Description & Requirements

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Help us deliver for Australia

Australia Post is delivering for all Australians. From the vehicles that we drive, to the small businesses that make our communities thrive. We’re delivering for the environment, for our communities, for our customers and for our people. We’re moving forward and we want you to come along for the ride.

About the opportunity

Reporting to the Senior Transaction Manager, you will help to manage and execute the end-to-end real estate transaction process for Australia Post. This role is pivotal in meeting internal customer requirements for property needs while aligning with Australia Posts strategic property and financial objectives.

Australia Post’s property portfolio comprises approximately 1,600 assets nationally, including industrial and logistics properties, retail outlets, and heritage sites. By building area, 39% of the portfolio is owned and valued at $2.4 billion (market value), while 61% is leased. These assets are critical to support diverse operational needs such as retail services, letter and parcel facilities, and transport hubs.

What you’ll deliver with us

You will interface with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure the delivery of cost-effective and strategically aligned real estate solutions.

You’ll also

• Collaborate with internal customers to understand their property needs and translate them into actionable requirements.

• Assess transaction options and define go-to-market strategies, including property divestment strategies (e.g. sale and leaseback) and acquisition options – e.g. buy vs lease

• Negotiate directly with land and building owners or oversee broker-led negotiations to secure the best commercial terms

• Provide comprehensive commercial assistance to the legal team and assist in contract negotiations.

• Align transactions with the Australia Post property strategy, ensuring they contribute to long-term business goals.

• Create business processes and documents that support property related strategic decision making

• Analyze market trends, property valuations, and potential opportunities for optimal decision-making

• Collaborate with finance teams to evaluate financial implications and ensure budgetary alignment for transactions

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business, or any related field

• Proven experience and understanding in corporate real estate transactions or investment management (leasing, acquisitions, sales, and sale-and-leaseback strategies, including due diligence processes)

• Understanding of the Australian industrial real estate markets, including leasing and investment trends

• Understanding of regulatory requirements for property transactions and zoning

• Experience working closely with external brokers, landlords, and property owners to execute transactions

How we’ll deliver for you

• Join one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse workforces in Australia, where we’re all ages and genders and come from all walks of life
• We deliver on our values of Trust, Inclusivity, Empowerment, and Safety every day. They’re the TIES that bind our team together
• Immerse yourself in the AP Way – where every single team member partakes in a learning module to help understand the vital role, we play in delivering on our strategy and purpose

We’re delivering together

At Australia Post, we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate, live and gather as employees. We believe our business should reflect the diverse communities we operate in and are proud to be an inclusive workplace for people from all walks of life. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, People with Disability, LGBTQIA+ and Refugees.

We are one of the largest organisations in Australia to successfully achieve Disability Confident Recruiter status. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process and workplace for those living with a disability and are committed to reviewing and removing bias in our processes to create a gender-equitable recruitment experience and workplace. If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact our Diversity & Inclusion team on [email protected].