Lifestyle Movement
Work with Us!
Want to be part of the UKO team?
We are always on the lookout for diverse, vibrant and energetic people to join us at UKO.
If you have hospitality, hotel and/or real estate experience and keen to work with a progressive future-focussed business, we want to meet you!
About Us
UKO is a leading Australian co-living and build-to-rent property management business. We empower inner-city renters to live a well balanced life through affordable, flexible and community-led living.
Currently Sydney based, we are expanding across to Perth with a goal to stretch into many more Australian cities in years to come.
Our custom-designed accommodation spaces offer renters an inner-city nest to not just call home but also connect and network.
Residents of our apartments live in private studios or apartments with access to communal living where they can meet new friends and ultimately unwind in the company of others should they want to.
UKO is where real friendships are made, and many stories have begun and we pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional experience, along with an exceptional workplace.
With more than 18 years of experience in the hospitality and shortterm accommodation industries, co-founders Alex Thorpe and Rhys Williams started UKO in 2018 with backing from the Accommodation Powerhouse Group.
Our dynamic team consists of real estate professionals, designers, salespeople, operations experts, marketers and hospitality veterans.
Our People
UKO People are fun, hard working with a great sense of humour and achievement.
We manage co-living properties across Australia and build communities and creative vertical villages for a living.
Yes, it really is innovative and dynamic here and we look for likeminded people to join us.
We are suckers for good coffee, a sense of adventure and a hunger for finding hidden gems. We thrive on innovation, the collective experience and have an appetite for different. Our passion for people is real and we are inspired by design, form and clever details.
We enjoy a good challenge, have an enormous amount of energy and get motivated by the success and growth of our business.
Our Culture
Our culture is fun and fuelled by hard work and a healthy appetite for loving what we do. We build communities and much of what we do is manifested on the foundation of teamwork and people power.
We nurture and retain talent by creating a culture that is inquisitive, self-driven and career minded. At UKO everyone is encouraged to think and act like business owners, creating a culture of accountability and purpose. We celebrate the importance of hard work in meeting the commitments of our stakeholders always.
Our teams are global, diverse and bring a multitude of skills and global experiences into our mix. They make UKO the successful hospitality/hotel hybrid we are today, building homes and communities for global citizens; with much heart and soul.
Our Values
We are more than a career or work place. We embody family values that imbue trust, respect and togetherness at UKO. We build each other up and foster development with our growth mindset and caring nature.
We celebrate every milestone, open as many doors as possible for each other and always put our people first.
At UKO, we are dedicated to fostering our hospitality values and a strong community culture.
We pride ourselves on being open and respectful, practice empathy and make decisions that continue to enhance our relationships with others.
We believe in remaining true to ourselves, a humble approach to business, and above all respecting each other’s opinions and individuality here at UKO.
Honesty and authenticity are key to our ways of working and reflect the commitment we not only make to our tenants, but also to our business partners and ourselves.
We invest in the quality of our work and have an evolution mindset while we hold true to our values and belief in our people making all the difference.
Our Jobs
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Community Manager [Sydney]
Join UKO as a Community Manager and help lead the resident experience across our co-living spaces in Sydney! It’s a great fit for someone from hospitality, real estate, or customer service who loves creating a great living experience.
What you'll do:
Manage leasing — occupancy, listings, viewings, and market insights
Oversee day-to-day operations — inspections, maintenance, and presentation of properties
Build community — organise events, engage residents, and keep everyone happy
What we're looking for:
Great communication and people skills
Strong organisation and attention to detail
A self-starter who's comfortable working independently
Available for occasional after-hours support
What's in it for you:
Real career growth and training opportunities
A fun, social work culture with regular events
A chance to grow with Australia's fastest-growing co-living & BTR operator
Keen to apply? Email us at
[email protected] — we'd love to hear from you!
Leasing Agent [Sydney]
We’re looking for an ambitious Leasing Agent to help launch one of our newest communities! This is a hands-on, flexible, part-time role — perfect if you want real ownership over the leasing process from day one.
What you'll do:
Manage the full leasing journey — enquiries, inspections, applications, and move-ins
Build strong relationships with residents that lead to renewals and referrals
Support fun community events
Keep an eye on the market to help guide pricing and strategy
What we're looking for:
2+ years in leasing, real estate, or co-living/BTR (preferred)
A NSW Certificate of Registration or Class 2 Licence (or willingness to get one — we'll fund it!)
A customer-first attitude and drive to grow your career
What's in it for you:
Clear path to Property & Community Manager roles
Funded training and certifications
Wellness programs, EAP, and a great team culture
Ready to bring your leasing skills to a growing national brand? Email
[email protected] — we review applications daily!
We’re looking for an ambitious Leasing Agent to help launch one of our newest communities! This is a hands-on, flexible, part-time role — perfect if you want real ownership over the leasing process from day one.
What you'll do:
- Manage the full leasing journey — enquiries, inspections, applications, and move-ins
- Build strong relationships with residents that lead to renewals and referrals
- Support fun community events
- Keep an eye on the market to help guide pricing and strategy
What we're looking for:
- 2+ years in leasing, real estate, or co-living/BTR (preferred)
- A NSW Certificate of Registration or Class 2 Licence (or willingness to get one — we'll fund it!)
- A customer-first attitude and drive to grow your career
What's in it for you:
- Clear path to Property & Community Manager roles
- Funded training and certifications
- Wellness programs, EAP, and a great team culture
Ready to bring your leasing skills to a growing national brand? Email [email protected] — we review applications daily!
