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A Leasing Officer oversees the leasing of residential, commercial and industrial properties. You might source potential tenants and coordinate leasing arrangements such as collecting deposits and signing a lease. Leasing Officers may liaise with tenants and owners and attend to any problems that arise. You might carry out property inspections and arrange property maintenance and repairs.
Leasing Officers should have strong communication skills and be able to liaise with people from a range of backgrounds. It’s important that you are organised and can manage several properties at one time. Leasing Officers should have good problem solving skills and you’ll need to be a strong negotiator.
There is one course available for people who want to become a Leasing Officer.
Possible job outcomes:
Get your real estate licence with the CPP41419 Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice. This nationally recognised qualification has 12 different specialisations including residential sales, property management, auctioneering, stock and station, commercial sales and leasing, business broking, and office support. The course covers: real estate ethical practice, running a real estate agency, property law, marketing, trust accounting, and more. Enquire now for the full list of specialisations, licensing outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 6 months.
In Australia, a full time Leasing Officer generally earns $1,050 per week ($54,600 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
The number of people working in this industry is expected to grow strongly in coming years. There are currently 14,800 people employed in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as a Leasing Officer. Leasing Officers may find work across all areas of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’re considering a career as a Leasing Officer, consider enrolling in a Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice. This course explores topics including real estate ethical practice, running a real estate agency, property law, marketing and trust accounting. You’ll be able to specialise in an area that suits your career plans such as commercial sales and leasing, residential sales, property management, auctioneering, stock and station work, business broking and office support.
We’ll find nearby campuses and check if you’re eligible for funding in your state.
Here are some potential career pathways within real estate sales. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Real Estate Sales
Buyer’s Agent
$1,250 weekly pay
Leasing Agent
$1,050 weekly pay
Leasing Consultant
Leasing Officer
Real Estate Assistant
$960 weekly pay
Business Broker
$1,340 weekly pay
New Home Sales Consultant
$1,630 weekly pay
Property Consultant
Real Estate Agent
$1,350 weekly pay
Real Estate Auctioneer
$1,405 weekly pay
Stock and Station Agent
$1,150 weekly pay
Leasing Manager
$1,730 weekly pay
Property Adviser
Property Developer
Property Valuer
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