At a Glance
- Tasks: Create engaging events and support student wellbeing in a vibrant community.
- Company: Join UniLodge, a leader in student accommodation with a fun and collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, professional development, and flexible leave options.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to inclusivity and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while having fun and being creative.
- Qualifications: Experience in event management and strong interpersonal skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Great opportunity to create engaging, memorable and unique events for our student residents based at UniLodge Melbourne City. 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; and we employ a team of over 1200 staff across our business. We optimise tenancy for owners and create thriving communities. 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 professional development including an Emerging Leader Program, career progression, development reviews, and employee assistance program (EAP) services. We acknowledge that everyone leads unique lives, and therefore offer various leave options including study support, parental leave entitlements, etc.
About your new role: We are seeking a Residential Life Supervisor to join our UniLodge Melbourne City team on a full-time basis. As the Residential Life Supervisor (RLS) you will be responsible for facilitating the coordination of the residence as a community. You will play a key role in overseeing resident wellbeing and delivery of the Residential Life and Wellbeing Program. Some of your primary responsibilities include:
- Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Residential Life Program, including, but not limited to, incident and welfare management, purchasing and administration.
- Assist the RLM in the development, implementation, and management of strategic Residential Life Projects and Events.
- Participate in an on-call after-hours rotation as the primary contact for residents in relation to all situations that may arise.
- Provide exceptional service to all residents, staff, investors, visitors, suppliers, contractors, and associated organisations.
- Establish and maintain a constructive and productive working relationship with all key stakeholders.
About You: We are looking for someone with a 'hands-on approach'! You will be energetic, creative, self‐motivated, and focused on delivering a memorable student resident experience. In addition to this, you will have:
- Previous experience in a similar capacity, including wellbeing and mental health literacy.
- Demonstrated ability to develop new ideas and engaging events, then formulate plans to deliver them.
- Experience managing events in line with event budgets.
- Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
- Possess a current First Aid certification (or willing to obtain).
The successful candidate must be willing to obtain a National Police Check and Working With Children Check. Our mandatory requirements include:
- National Police Check, at your own cost.
- Unrestricted work rights in Australia.
- Current First Aid + CPR Qualification, or willing to obtain.
- Working With Children Check (VIC).
UniLodge Living Group is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace. As part of our recruitment process, candidates are required to declare any history of involvement in gender‐based violence, in line with our commitment to integrity, accountability, and the National Higher Education Code. UniLodge Australia is part of the UniLodge Living Group. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
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