Job Title

Operations Manager

Job Description Summary

Join Cushman & Wakefield as an Operations Manager supporting our National Capital Markets team in Melbourne. This hands-on role partners with senior leadership to drive operational excellence, streamline national processes, and support high-impact client initiatives—all within a hybrid work model. Perfect for a proactive, detail-savvy professional ready to grow with a global real estate leader.

Job Description

What You'll Be Doing:

Lead day-to-day operations for senior leadership, including calendars, communications, and travel logistics for two International Directors

Plan, coordinate, and streamline national team processes, meetings, reporting cycles, and business initiatives

Produce and refine client-ready collateral including presentations, submissions, and legal documentation

Partner with creative, finance, and marketing teams to deliver seamless client campaigns and events

Take ownership of budget management, expense reconciliation, and complex fee forecasting

Oversee select HR tasks, national documentation, and internal communications to ensure consistency and compliance

Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders across Australia and internationally

About You:

Minimum 5 years in an Operations Manager or senior executive support role, ideally in a corporate or professional services environment

Confident communicator with sharp business acumen

Highly organised, agile, and detail-focused—able to manage multiple priorities

Experienced in financial reporting, stakeholder engagement, and document production

Discreet, polished, and thrives under pressure

What’s In It For You:

Join a high-performing national Capital Markets team that leads the industry

Take ownership of your role and proactively drive operational excellence

Work side by side with senior leaders who value collaboration, initiative, and impact

Enjoy clear career progression pathways with a global brand

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