Residential Life Coordinator

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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 organisational skills and a “we care” attitude.
  
This is a full-time position offering a Monday to Friday roster!
  
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
  
As a Residential Life Coordinator, your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Assist the Residential Life Manager the design, development, implementation and management Residential Life and Wellbeing Program ensuring a balanced variety of events.
• Monitoring and supporting the wellbeing of residents, providing aid when problems arise.
• Provide on-call after-hours assistance as the primary contact for residents in relation to all situations that may arise.
• Play an active role in the incident response and management team during shift times and after-hours and maintain incident records.

Our mandatory requirements include:

• Valid Working Rights in Australia
• National Police Check
• Working with Children Check (VIC)
• First Aid & CPR Certificate (or willing to obtain)

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 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.
  
Join our Team
  
To start your journey with us, apply now with your resume and cover letter.
  
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.