Job Description

For more than 20 years, KordaMentha has supported businesses through some of their most complex matters and opportunities. Founder owned and led; we are an advisory firm that helps corporations, financiers, lawyers, private investors and government clients to grow, protect and recover value.

That’s what we do, but it’s how we do this that makes us who we are.

Proudly independent, strategically local, and with a bias for action to get things done, we focus on doing what is right by our clients, our people, and the wider community. Our track record shows that we help navigate the best path forward in challenging times, and do so across cities, regions and territories.

In the most stressful or demanding environments, we continue to drive change where it really counts.

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’s work often involves high-value assets, sensitive stakeholder environments, public scrutiny and material financial implications.

The 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 focus on outcomes — not just reports — by working alongside clients to execute strategy and manage delivery risk.

This role sits within a nationally integrated real estate advisory platform and forms part of the broader KordaMentha group, providing access to multidisciplinary capability and trusted senior relationships across Australia and New Zealand.

We are seeking an experienced Associate Director to join KordaMentha’s Real Estate Advisory team. In this role, you will lead high-impact engagements and deliver 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 delivery, while collaborating across multiple service lines, including Restructuring, Public Sector Advisory and Major Projects Advisory.

This is a broad and varied opportunity, offering exposure to senior executives, government stakeholders and lenders on high-value, high-impact projects across multiple asset classes, client groups and delivery models.

In this role, you will:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of real estate advisory engagements, setting direction and ensuring alignment with client commercial, policy and governance objectives.
• Oversee due diligence and market analysis, translating findings into strategic, evidence-based insights.
• Own and challenge financial models and feasibility analyses, clearly articulating key drivers, risks and investment implications.
• Lead transaction and commercial advisory mandates, including strategy, negotiations and coordination of advisers and stakeholders.
• Drive lender-led and asset repositioning engagements, developing and implementing restructuring and value recovery strategies.
• Prepare and present business cases and investment papers, delivering clear, decision-ready recommendations to senior and board-level stakeholders.
• Oversee high-quality client deliverables, ensuring outputs meet senior audience expectations across government, finance and corporate sectors.
• Build and manage client relationships while contributing to business growth, including mentoring team members and leading proposal

Qualifications

We are looking for a commercially minded advisory professional who brings strong technical capability, sound judgement and the confidence to lead complex engagements. You will have:

• 6–8 years’ relevant experience in the private sector or government, for example in 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 prepare 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.

Additional Information

Join KordaMentha — Where Your Growth Is Our Priority

We don’t just hire talent; we invest in it - with support that accelerates your success in every way

Why Join Us?

• Professional Development: Expert mentorship, tailored training via KordaMentha Business School, study support, and our Accelerate program for Analysts to Associate Directors — build your brand, expand your network, and gain strategic insights from senior leaders
• Flexibility: We champion 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 That Works for You: Buy extra leave and access volunteer, generous parental leave and career break options.
• Culture & Connection: Social events, cultural celebrations, and our 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 and industry leading EAP for you and your family.

This isn’t just a job — it’s a place where your ambitions are nurtured, your wellbeing is valued, and your contributions celebrated. Ready to shape your future with us?

At KordaMentha, we believe there is strength in difference. Our entrepreneurial spirit expands the possibilities for action. We approach situations, challenges, and opportunities with optimism, curiosity, and diversity of thought. We seek novel solutions to problems and encourage unconventional and innovative approaches.

Our team's diverse skillsets, backgrounds and experiences fuel KordaMentha's different mindset We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, recognising that talent and potential extend beyond traditional qualifications. Our selection process values diverse perspectives and considers each applicant's unique strengths and capabilities.