Are you a visionary leader with a passion for operational excellence? Work with a supportive Regional General Manager, and access ongoing learning and development opportunities. Be a part of the wider Unilodge leadership group and attend strategic meetings. Permanent Full-Time roles based in Melbourne, VIC. At UniLodge, you will have the opportunity to build a rewarding career by growing your skills and capability with Australia and New Zealand's leading provider in student accommodation. Our operation is on an exciting growth trajectory, with a portfolio of close to 140 properties and hotels. As we grow, we are always on the lookout for people who will enrich our culture and bring their unique perspectives and experiences to help UniLodge Group become even better. Join us and embark on an exciting journey to be the operator of choice.
What role will you play?We have an exciting opportunity for two (2) new hands-on Area General Manager (AGM) to join and lead our Melbourne based operations team through the provision of leadership and strategic guidance across our 12,500 bed portfolio in Victoria.
As the AGM, you will possess and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders. To achieve this, your ability to communicate and disseminate information while protecting privacy and confidentiality is fundamental. Proven strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills are also vital to your success in the role.
Your leadership skills will help to support the growth and ongoing development of your team and will empower them to provide a safe, secure, and healthy living environment for all residents. More specifically, you will:
Develop and lead a high-performing team. Maintain a current working knowledge of all relevant management agreements and exercise your ability to lead and manage the properties in accordance with those agreements. Establish and maintain constructive and productive working relationships with all key stakeholders, including universities and key contractors. Manage and exceed the area and property financial performance as outlined in annual budgets. Ensure cleanliness, presentation, fit-out, and the standard of equipment is maintained across the region. Ensure compliance with all agreements, regulations, and legislation applicable to each operation. What we're looking for:
Demonstrated experience in the student accommodation field. Unrestricted work rights in Australia (preferably inclusive of on-campus arrangements). Solid commercial acumen. Experienced senior operations manager who is driven and willing to provide support, advice, and mentorship to your team. Strong people management skills. Demonstrated ability to implement strategic plans. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate and disseminate information while protecting privacy and confidentiality. Proven strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills are also vital to your success in the role. National Police Check (completed within the last 3 months), at your own cost. Working with Children's Check (VIC). Full Real Estate License. What we can offer you:
Amplify your potential; we offer a variety of opportunities for career progression. Personal and professional development through online and face-to-face training and courses. Focus on employee wellbeing to support mental, emotional, financial, and physical health & wellbeing, including access to Employee Assistance Programs. Inclusive culture in a diverse, collaborative, and fun team environment. Various leave options including two weeks paid parental leave, study leave & much more. Strong focus on employee engagement – annual feedback surveys, and access to our community platform (Viva Engage). Performance recognition programs and rewards: 'On-The-Spot' Awards, Quarterly Awards, Annual Awards Night, Employee Milestone Rewards. Flu Vaccinations – Company Funded. Generous referral bonus (up to $1,000 AUD/NZD). Access to Insider Rates at Essence Hotels and Apartments. Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career?If you think this role is the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you. To submit your interest, apply now with your Resume and Cover Letter. We review applications as we get them, and if we discover the ideal candidate, we may close the role earlier than the advertised close date.
New opportunity to step into the Area General Manager role, overseeing the Melbourne operations team through effective leadership & strategic guidance.
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