General Manager

Seeking an experienced property professional to join our team in the role of General Manager and drive operational success of our newest property.

Job Details

• Full Time position based at Kensington, NSW
• Leadership and strategic responsibilities including leading a small team
• Join a business with genuine focus on learning & development opportunities

WHO YOU ARE
We are seeking Expressions of Interest for an experienced and hands-on General Manager to join our NSW operations team at our newest property - UniLodge Kensington. You are an experienced senior operations manager who is passionate about guiding, coaching, and mentoring your team to achieve excellence and deliver outstanding experiences for our student residents and visitors. Our preferred candidate will have experience in the student accommodation field and will demonstrate solid commercial acumen. You will be able to demonstrate a solid background and understanding of RTA compliance and building repairs and maintenance. Your ability to lead and motivate a team, implement strategic plans, and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders will be vital to the success of our operation. Your leadership skills will help to support the growth and ongoing development of your team, and will empower them to champion fostering a safe, secure, and healthy living environment for all students.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Your responsibilities as General Manager will include but not be limited to:

• Ensure student wellbeing is always prioritised
• Be thoroughly familiar with our Operating Agreements and to manage the property as per the management agreement and all associated Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Establish and maintain constructive and productive working relationships with the client, head office, operations team, student residents and other relevant stakeholders.
• Manage and optimise the financial return, and the overall financial performance of the property as outlined in the Financial Model/Budget
• Maintain the property to the highest level of cleanliness and presentation as would be expected of a professional property management company
• Pro-actively maintain the building's fit-out and the standard of its equipment
• Provide overall leadership, guidance, and direction to develop a team of high performing staff

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Must hold a current NSW Real Estate Agent Licence (Class 1)
• Minimum 3-4 years' experience in property or building management
• Experience in the Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) sector
• Strong knowledge of the Residential Tenancy Act
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing a team
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with staff, owners, residents, and contractors
• National Police Check (completed within last 3 months), at your own cost
• State Working with Children Check, at your own cost
• Unrestricted work rights in Australia

How to Apply
Submit your Cover Letter and Resume - outlining all the amazing qualities and skills you can bring to our team.
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