27th March, 2026
Discover Us:
At the UniLodge Living Group, we know that exceptional living experiences begin with exceptional people. Whether your strengths are in property management, hospitality, or community engagement, you’ll find meaningful work and room to grow here.
We’re proud to bring together five unique brands under one vision – creating inspiring living communities across Australia and New Zealand. With a rapidly expanding portfolio of 120+ properties (and many more to come), there’s never been a more exciting time to join our journey especially as we turn 30 this year.
Your Impact:
We’re excited to offer a General Manager opportunity in Darwin, NT, for a people-focused property leader ready for their next career step.
In this role, you will lead a small frontline team, balancing strategy and day-to-day operations to drive performance, engagement, and service excellence.
Shaping a positive site culture and empowering your team to take ownership, you will build strong resident relationships, and deliver consistently high-quality outcomes. Your ability to build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders will be key to the ongoing success of the operation.
Key Responsibilities:
At a glance, you will:
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing frontline team, fostering a positive and accountable culture.
- Champion student wellbeing by ensuring a safe, secure, and supportive living environment at all times.
- Drive strong operational and financial performance, managing budgets and delivering on key performance indicators.
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients, residents, and internal stakeholders to support ongoing success.
- Ensure the property is maintained to a high standard, with a strong focus on presentation, cleanliness, and asset upkeep.
About You: Your people skills and operational acumen will be the key to your success in this position. You build strong relationships with ease and take pride in fostering a safe, welcoming, and high-performing environment for both your team and residents. You will also have:
- Valid & Current NT Real Estate Agent’s Licence
- Proven experience leading and developing teams, ideally within Purpose-Built Student Accommodation or a hospitality-driven environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders
- A collaborative and proactive approach, with a focus on delivering exceptional resident experiences
- Unrestricted working rights in Australia + valid National Police Check and Ochre Card.
Perks with Us: We offer:
- Attractive remuneration indicative of your experience and impact.
- 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 & Apartment
- Rewarding referral recognition, with up to $1,000 for introducing exceptional talent to our growing teams.
Ready for your next move? Apply now with your resume and cover letter, and make your mark in Darwin.
UniLodge Australia is part of the UniLodge Living Group. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
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