Leasing Specialist

Hello. We’re Virgin Australia. We’re the airline that’s always done things a little different. Our way. The Virgin way. We’re on a mission to make flying better than ‘nice’. And to do that, it takes a team of talented people who are passionate about customer experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on safety – in the air, on the ground and in our workplaces. A team who values real diversity and inclusion, in a big brand with big ambitions.

What you’ll be doing:

The Virgin Australia airport and workplace facilities (hangars, offices, airports and training centres) are largely third-party owned properties – usually in airports – where Virgin lease space. Working as part of a small team, this role will be responsible for the planning and delivery of commercial strategies in relation to the property leases for the Virgin Australia Group.

The Leasing Specialist will be responsible for developing and negotiating real estate portfolio leasing strategies on behalf of Virgin, working closely with senior stakeholders across the business to deliver optimal commercial property results. This role requires a high level of autonomy and sound judgment to independently drive and manage commercial real estate leasing outcomes. As a niche position within Virgin, it demands sharp commercial acumen to effectively negotiate with challenging landlords and an understanding of property law and compliance.

You’ll be great in this role if you:

• Have a high level of influencing and negotiation skills, with the ability to develop strong internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Have demonstrated commercial acumen and experience in contract / lease administration.
• Come with a high level of written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Can read and interpret property leases, along with drafting lease agreements and understand relevant legislation.
• Are proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
• Have strong financial, analytical and strategic problem-solving skills.
• Have a tertiary qualification in Law / Business / Property
• Understand the Australian aviation industry (desirable)
• Have knowledge of airport leasing processes (desirable)
• Have experience managing a commercial lease portfolio (desirable)
• Come with prior experience in a paralegal role (desirable)

What you’ll get from us:

We’re committed to looking after you, with some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry – including (but not limited to):

• Heavily discounted air travel for you and your loved ones (including $1000 worth of travel credits per year)
• Flexible working arrangements (including work hours and work from home)
• Discounts on travel insurance, car hire, accommodation and experiences worldwide
• Discounted Virgin Australia Lounge membership
• Hospitality, retail, technology, beauty services and wellness discounts
• Wellness support, including the Converge digital wellbeing platform
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, which offers confidential coaching and support from qualified professionals for all aspects of life – physical, mental, social and financial
• Dress for Your Day – enjoy the freedom to wear whatever is appropriate for the type of work you do and the day you have ahead of you

Equality rules:

We’re all individuals. We love that. That’s why we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, our friends in the LGBTQI+ community, and anyone else who wants to join our family.

Ready to apply? We’re ready to hear from you. Apply now.