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Our Story:

At the UniLodge Living Group, our story is one of growth, community and opportunity. As Australia and New Zealand’s leading provider of student accommodation, we create places where students and residents feel supported and at home across our growing portfolio of nearly 130 properties and hotels. As we continue to expand, we’re looking for people who bring fresh perspectives and a passion for making a difference.

Why This Role Matters:

As our Residential Life Manager, you will create a welcoming, inclusive environment where residents feel connected and cared for. Take the lead in wellbeing initiatives, mentor a team of Residential Advisors, and bring our community to life through meaningful programs and events at the University of Sydney Portfolio.
  
If you love helping students thrive and want to make a real impact every day, we’d love to hear from you!
  
Key Responsibilities include:

• Oversee the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of programs and events that foster community engagement, wellbeing, and student success.
• Recruit, train, coach, and motivate RAs to deliver high-quality support, build positive relationships, and uphold community standards.
• Monitor resident welfare, provide guidance and referrals, and work closely with university and local support services to ensure holistic care.
• Build a positive community culture that promotes belonging, safety, diversity, and mutual respect among residents and staff.
• Maintain effective communication and partnerships with university departments, contractors, and internal teams to deliver exceptional service and community outcomes.

Your Strengths and Experience:
  
You’re a people-focused leader who thrives in a vibrant, community-oriented environment. You bring empathy, strong communication skills, and a genuine passion for supporting student wellbeing.

You’ll also have:

• Experience leading, inspiring, and developing teams – you know how to bring out the best in others. 
• Previous experience in a similar role, with a solid understanding of wellbeing, empathy, and mental health literacy
• Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to stay on top of competing priorities during peak periods like O-Week, exams, and student intakes
• Unlimited working rights in Australia
• A valid National Police Check + WWWC

Life at UniLodge Living Group:

At UniLodge, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We cultivate an environment where your contribution is recognised, and excellence is celebrated.
  
We offer:

• A refined and inclusive culture where individuality is respected and meaningful contribution is valued
• A genuine voice at the table, with opportunities to shape our future through engagement forums and Viva Engage
• A connected community, brought to life through curated team events, celebrations and social initiatives
• Exclusive travel privileges, with preferred rates across Essence Hotels & Apartments
• Rewarding referral recognition, with up to $1,000 for introducing exceptional talent to our growing teams.

Are you ready to inspire and support a vibrant, one-of-a-kind student community?
  
This is an exciting opportunity to make an impact while developing your career. Apply with your cover letter and resume now!

UniLodge Living Group, and our brands, is committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace. As part of our recruitment process, candidates are required to declare any history of investigations or findings related to gender-based violence, in line with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence.

We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone’s experiences and contributions are valued, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

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