Residential Life Manager

Bring a strong customer focus and interest in student welfare and enhance the university experience of residents at UniLodge @ ANU. 09th December, 2024

• Fixed Term Full Time position based at UniLodge @ ANU
• Drive an outstanding resident experience.
• Access to learning & development opportunities and broad career pathways under the UniLodge umbrella.

UniLodge specialise in student accommodation and have been an industry market leader since 1996. The UniLodge Group manages a diverse portfolio of close to 130 properties and hotels with a footprint in every city in mainland Australia and New Zealand. We employ a team of over 1200 people who are dedicated to our vision, “To build inclusive communities for inspired living”. WHO YOU ARE We’re on the lookout for a motivated individual to join our ResLife Team at ANU on a fixed term full time basis, as Residential Life Manager until 31/12/2025 (approx.). You are a natural at building connections and committed to delivering a high quality and enriched educational, cultural, and social experience for residents. You will be enthusiastic and creative in your event planning and will need to understand the many complexities of university life and operational aspects of residential living. The life of a student has its ups and downs; our Res Life team plays a key role in enhancing the student engagement of the residential community with a particular emphasis on pastoral care and academic matters. 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. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Your responsibilities as Residential Life Manager will include but not be limited to:

• Provide leadership and support in the management and development of the pastoral care programs and academic support within the University of Sydney Portfolio.
• Management, development, and implementation of events and activities as per the elements of the Residential Life and Wellbeing Program ensuring a balanced variety of events.
• Ensuring the Residential Life Program calendar meets the minimum standards of the university’s Student Accommodation Operating Requirements (SAOR) each month.
• Assist the General Manager Portfolio in the preparation of monthly & annual reports as well as the submission of the annual Res Life Strategic Plan which incorporates the Annual Budget.
• Building a team through recruitment activities, coaching, and developing a high-performance culture.
• Establish and maintain a constructive and productive working relationship with all key stakeholders.
• Attendance to emergency situations such as fire alarms and requests for assistance from residents and colleagues.

Our mandatory requirements include:

• Eligibility to work in Australia.
• National Police Check (obtained within the last 3 months).
• Working with Children Check.

Why join us? Across our workforce we have built an enviable culture of trust , engagement , collaboration , and fun . Our residents come from diverse backgrounds, and we want our teams to reflect this. Our people are the heart of our business, and their contributions are valued and celebrated. We invest in the wellbeing and professional development of our team, offering access to ongoing training and career growth opportunities, performance recognition programs, and tools and resources to support mental health and wellbeing. And because everyone leads unique lives, we offer various leave options including study leave, parental leave entitlements, etc. HOW YOU CAN APPLY If you’re interested in working with us, Apply Now. In support of your application please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining all the amazing qualities and skills you can bring to our team. 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. We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – We commit to responding to every applicant. #J-18808-Ljbffr