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
UniLodge is committed to a high quality and enriched educational, cultural, and social experience for all its residents. Accommodation residences play an important role in underpinning the academic and social experience of student residents.
As the Residential Life Coordinator, you will work alongside a team of people to build and nurture residential life in a student accommodation environment. You will play a key role in working with residents to ensure their study/life balance is good and providing support throughout their studies. There are lots of qualities that we look for in our team, but above all we need people who are resilient, supportive, caring, hands on and positive. You will enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds, as well as planning and running a robust events and activities program. Some of your essential skills include strong written and verbal communication skills, good computer skills, solid planning, and organizational skills and a “we care” attitude.
This is a full-time position offering a Monday to Friday roster with some afterhours shifts occasionally needed.
About your new role
We are seeking a Residential Life Supervisor to join our UniLodge Flagstaff team are 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 under the direction and management of the Residential Life Manager (RLM). 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)
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
Submit your Cover Letter and Resume - outlining all the amazing qualities and skills you can bring to our team.
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.
