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We are seeking 1 Residential Advisor (RA) to join the Residential Life Team at WSU - Hawkesbury Village.
If you are passionate about making a difference in our community, love where you live and care about people and the kind of experiences they have, then this role is for you!
  
WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE

• Act as a “Mentor” and form friendly and open point of contact for assistance, information and welfare to residents.
• Provide advice and report any concerns regarding resident welfare.
• Assist the Management team with grievances and or conflict resolution as required.
• Be an active member of the emergency response team during shift times and other times when in the building.
• Carry the after-hours emergency phone when on duty.
• Provide after hours on-call assistance to residents of WSU - Hawkesbury Village.
• Call the emergency services when appropriate to ensure a quick response to any emergency.
• Monitor smoking on and between floors and report any offenders.
• Actively promote, support and adhere to the parameters outlined in our Residential Life Program.

  
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• Must be a resident at WSU - Hawkesbury Village whose residence agreement concludes not before October 2027.
• Have been a resident at WSU - Hawkesbury Village for 4 months or more.
• A demonstrated capacity for leadership and maturity.
• An ability to respond to difficult or challenging situations in a calm and responsible manner while following all appropriate procedures.
• Have empathy with the diverse issues faced by university students and an appreciation of the needs of students in residential accommodation.
• Good writing skills and ability to motivate others.
• High level of creativity and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to interact with residents of many different cultures and backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Experience living in student residential accommodation.
• Must have flexible availability to meet the training and rostering requirements, including during weekends.

Preferably you will have completed 12 months of tertiary study,and have spent at least four months living at WSU - Hawkesbury Village - but we do still welcome your application if you don't meet all of these criteria.

BENEFITS & CULTURE
We have a culture that’s built on trust and engagement and we go the extra mile to make your career at UniLodge as rewarding as possible.  We'll provide you with:

• A great culture with fun events and activities
• Acknowledgement, rewards and benefits
• A chance to develop your leadership skills and gain real-world work experience.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development

If you've got a warm and engaging personality and have the passion and drive to really make a difference, we'd love to hear from you. Because you'll fit right in!

APPLY NOW
If you’re interested in this exciting role, please send through evidence of your working rights, a 1-page cover letter and your CV now!
  
UniLodge reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Candidates will be progressed as applications are received, rather than after the advertisement closure date.
  
***All final applicants for this position will be required to provide evidence of the following:

• Valid Right to Work in Australia & New Zealand
• National Police Check
• Working with Children’s/Vulnerable People’s Check

  
The cost of both checks will need to be covered by the successful applicant. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
  
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