Manager - Real Estate Advisory (Brisbane)

KordaMentha’s Real Estate Advisory team provides independent, outcomes-focused advice across the full real estate lifecycle, supporting clients through some of their most significant and complex property decisions. The team works across high-value assets, sensitive stakeholder environments, matters under public scrutiny and engagements with material financial implications. Our practice advises private, institutional and government clients across all asset classes, with services spanning transaction and deal advisory, asset and development strategy, and implementation and delivery. A key differentiator is the team’s focus on outcomes — not just reports — by working alongside clients to execute strategies and manage delivery risk. Job Description We are seeking an experienced Manager to join KordaMentha’s Real Estate Advisory team. In this role, you will be a key contributor to high-impact engagements, delivering commercial advice across both private and public sector clients, with a particular focus on lender and government-related work. You will work across the full project lifecycle, from early-stage feasibility analysis and project review through to project delivery, and collaborate across multiple service lines, including Restructuring, Public Sector Advisory and Major Projects Advisory. As a Manager, you will have broad exposure and genuine variety, including the opportunity to work alongside senior executives, government and lenders on high-value, high-impact projects across a range of asset classes, client types and delivery models. Responsibilities
- Lead delivery of real estate advisory engagements, managing workstreams and aligning outputs with client commercial, policy and governance objectives.
- Oversee due diligence and market analysis across assets and portfolios, providing clear, evidence-based insights.
- Develop and review financial models and feasibility analyses, ensuring robustness of assumptions and clarity of key risks and value drivers.
- Support and manage transaction processes across acquisitions, disposals and developments, including strategy, evaluation and stakeholder coordination.
- Lead or contribute to lender-led and asset repositioning engagements, including restructuring and value recovery strategies.
- Prepare business cases and investment papers, integrating financial, commercial and policy considerations into decision-ready recommendations.
- Deliver high-quality reports, models and presentations tailored to senior stakeholders across government, finance and corporate sectors.
- Build client relationships and support team leadership, including mentoring junior staff and contributing to proposals and business development. Qualifications
- 5–6 years’ relevant experience in the private sector or government, for example within consulting, advisory, professional services, government infrastructure teams, treasury or investment banking.
- Tertiary qualifications in property, commerce, finance, economics or a related discipline.
- Strong analytical and financial modelling capability, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- High-level PowerPoint skills, with the ability to develop clear, structured and compelling presentations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Perks and Growth
- Professional Development: Expert mentorship, tailored training via KordaMentha Business School, study support, and our Accelerate program for Analysts to Associate Directors.
- Flexibility: Work/life integration with options that fit your lifestyle.
- Career Growth: Merit-based promotions, secondments, and opportunities to work alongside senior leaders on impactful projects.
- Leave: Extra leave, generous parental leave and career break options.
- Culture & Connection: Social events, cultural celebrations, and bi-ennial black-tie ball.
- Family Support: Flexible parental leave, return-to-work support through our partner GracePapers, and resources for every stage of family life.
- Health & Wellbeing: Inclusive wellness initiatives and confidential industry-leading EAP.
- Inclusion: We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, recognising talent and potential extend beyond traditional qualifications. Our team’s diverse skillsets, backgrounds and experiences fuel a different mindset. We seek novel solutions to problems and encourage unconventional and innovative approaches. We are looking forward to building a stronger future together. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rto66