Cushman & Wakefield

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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