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• Exciting opportunity to shape the student experience across The Australian National University community. 
• Create a vibrant, supportive community where residents feel at home and thrive.
• Fixed Term position until approx. 31 Dec 2025

Role Overview: 

In this role, you will develop and lead a multi-dimensional and culturally diverse community and team under the guidance of our General Manager Portfolios, with a focus on championing residential wellbeing, delivering pastoral care services and offering support in relation to academic matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, inspire and support the management and growth of the Residential Life Team and Wellbeing Program for the whole portfolio.
• Deliver outstanding experience service to residents, staff, university departments, visitors, suppliers, contractors, and partner organizations.
• Build and nurture strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders.
• Develop and implement initiatives that foster a strong sense of belonging, cultural awareness, and social connection among residents. Ensure programs cater to diverse student needs, promoting an inclusive and supportive living environment.
• Oversee the recruitment, training, and management of the Residential Life teams.

About You: 

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and creative in event planning, with experience in end-to-end event management and a strong understanding of university life and residential operations. You will also provide pastoral care, supporting residents through challenges with a compassionate approach, ideally backed by experience in wellbeing or mental health. A supportive and inclusive leader, you will manage a full-time team, ensuring effective delegation, mentorship, and collaboration. Your ability to balance operations, student engagement, and community building will be key to fostering a vibrant and supportive residential environment.

More about you:

• Unrestricted working rights in Australia
• National Police Check (completed within last 3 months)
• Working with Vulnerable People's Check (WWVP)

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career?
  
If you think this role is the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you. We review applications as we get them, and if we discover the ideal candidate, we may close the role earlier than the advertised close date

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