Join our team at UniLodge Melbourne CBD in the role of General Manager. Apply your skills and expertise to drive operational success at the property.
22nd November, 2024
Join a supportive leadership team with Australia’s leading Student Accommodation Provider
Permanent Full-Time position based at UniLodge Melbourne CBD
Strong focus on supporting and developing our leaders
At UniLodge you will have the opportunity to build a rewarding career, by growing your skills and capability with Australia and New Zealand’s leading provider in student accommodation. Our operation is on an exciting growth trajectory, with a portfolio of close to 140 properties and hotels. As we grow, we are always on the lookout for people who will enrich our culture and bring their unique perspectives and experiences to help UniLodge Group become even better. Join us and embark on an exciting journey to be the operator of choice.
What role will you play
We are on the lookout for an experienced General Manager to join and lead our team at UniLodge Melbourne CBD, to achieve excellence and deliver outstanding experiences for our student residents and visitors. Your ability to lead and motivate a team, implement strategic plans, and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders will be vital to the success of our operation. Your leadership skills will help to support the growth and ongoing development of your team, and will empower them to champion fostering a safe, secure, and healthy living environment for all students. More specifically you will:
Ensure student wellbeing is prioritised at all times
Be thoroughly familiar with our Operating Agreements and to manage the property as per the management agreement and all associated Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Establish and maintain constructive and productive working relationships with the client, head office, operations team, student residents and other relevant stakeholders.
Manage and optimise the financial return, and the overall financial performance of the property as outlined in the Financial Model/Budget
Maintain the property to the highest level of cleanliness and presentation as would be expected of a professional property management company
Pro-actively maintain the building’s fit-out and the standard of its equipment
Provide overall leadership, guidance, and direction to develop a team of high performing staff
What we’re looking for
Must hold a valid VIC Agent’s Representative Certificate (minimum)
Experience in the Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) sector
Strong knowledge of the Residential Tenancy Act
Demonstrated experience in leading and managing a team
Effective verbal and written communication skills with staff, owners, residents, and contractors
National Police Check (completed within last 3 months), at your own cost
State Working with Children’s Check, at your own cost
Unrestricted work rights in Australia
What we can offer you:
Amplify your potential, we offer a variety of opportunities for career progression
Personal and professional development, through online and face to face training and courses
Focus on employee wellbeing to support mental, emotional, financial and physical health & wellbeing, including access to Employee Assistance Programs
Annual Manager’s Conference
Full uniform provided
Inclusive culture in a diverse, collaborative and fun team environment
Various leave options including two weeks paid parental leave, study leave & much more
Strong focus on employee engagement – annual feedback surveys, and access to our community platform (Viva Engage)
Access to Insider Rates at Essence Hotels and Apartments
Embark on a rewarding career with us If you think this role is the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you. To submit your interest, apply now with your Resume and Cover Letter. 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. Apply For Job