MAKE IT AMAZING

At Sydney Airport, the future of air travel is shaped by you.

As a team, we connect the world. More than just a hub of activity and boundless energy, we’re creating a destination of amazing experiences. Like seeing wonderful moments unfold in front of you, knowing “I made that possible!”.

Dynamic. Fast-paced. We thrive in a place where fresh challenges land daily. Backed by positive and supportive team players and inspiring leaders, we adapt to change. Driven to grow. Owning every action. To do things better.

As smart, problem-solvers, we are always learning and growing. And that’s easier to do alongside passionate experts, as we collaborate across teams readily sharing our knowledge.

Each day is a new journey, as we bring an exciting vision to life. With significant capital investment in new, improved infrastructure, there’s never been a better time to expand your potential at Sydney Airport. The range of responsibilities and diverse pathways you can take on with us, are surprising.

We are SYD. United in the pride that comes with welcoming the world at Australia’s premier gateway.

About the role

In this role, you will support the seamless administration and execution of retail leases and related occupancy agreements within the Commercial team. This includes preparing draft letters of offer, term sheets, approval memos, and coordinating with legal teams. You’ll build strong relationships and foster open communication with internal teams, tenants, and external partners to ensure efficient execution of commercial leasing strategies. With a future-focused mindset, you will also drive the implementation, management, and continuous improvement of internal processes and protocols.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to

• Assist the Senior Commercial Contracts Risk & Compliance Manager in instructing internal/external legal on all new deals and negotiate retail leases and related occupancy agreements to finalisation
• Administer the end-to-end lease administration process of streamline lease matters including receipt of ancillary documentation, instructing billings and processing payment of contributions
• Ensure processes are in place for managing landlord and tenant obligations under the lease and related occupancy agreement
• Monitor and maintain a reporting system to track lease documentation status
• Support the development and maintenance of clear frameworks and processes for managing risk and compliance obligations for the term of the contract.

About you

The ideal candidate has experience in a similar role, with a solid understanding of retail leasing and strong commercial acumen. You’ll be skilled in identifying risks and suggesting mitigation strategies, with experience in commercial (retail) leases, preferably with a legal background in property. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Salesforce, or similar PMS software, along with experience managing databases and handling complex legal documentation, is essential.

We are looking for a self-starter with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, who thrives in both independent and team environments. You will be highly organised, articulate, and focused on performance and process improvement, with a strong attention to detail. A collaborative team player, you’ll engage cross-functionally and bring a disciplined, respectful approach to all interactions.

What we offer

To find out more about the amazing work environment here at SYD, be sure to check out the Join us section of Sydney Airport’s website, where you can also see more about our flexible culture and work practices, alongside our other Employee benefits, or take a look at our LinkedIn Sydney Airport: Life page.

Make it Amazing

SYD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations Australians, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.