Residential Life Manager

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Shape a Community Where Students Thrive2

Join Studeo Melbourne, a new design-led student accommodation community, and play a pivotal role in creating an exceptional resident experience. As the Residential Life Manager, you will lead the development of a welcoming, inclusive, and engaging environment where students feel supported, connected, and empowered to succeed.

Working closely with residents and internal teams, you'll help foster a strong sense of belonging through innovative wellbeing initiatives, impactful community programs, and meaningful resident engagement. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate community builder to make a genuine difference in the lives of students while helping shape the culture of a brand-new community.

About Studeo Melbourne
 
Studeo Melbourne is a new, design-led student accommodation community that combines comfort, connection, and a true sense of home. Managed by UniLodge, it brings together a unique lifestyle offering with the expertise of one of Australasia’s leading student accommodation operators.

Located on Melbourne’s iconic Bourke Street, Studeo places residents in the heart of the city, with easy access to leading universities, public transport, retail, dining, and entertainment. Through contemporary living spaces, thoughtfully curated amenities, and a strong community focus, Studeo supports students to build connections, gain independence, and thrive throughout their university journey.
 
At a Glance, You Will

• Lead the design, delivery, and ongoing enhancement of programs and events that support wellbeing, community engagement, and student success.
• Recruit, train, coach, and support Residential Advisors (RAs) to deliver exceptional resident support and foster a positive community culture.
• Monitor resident wellbeing, provide guidance and referrals, and collaborate with university and community support services.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment that promotes belonging, diversity, and connection.
• Build strong relationships with university partners, contractors, and internal stakeholders to achieve positive resident outcomes.

About You
You are passionate about building connected communities and creating environments where people feel valued and supported. You bring a proactive approach, strong relationship-building skills, and the ability to positively influence and engage diverse groups.
You'll Also Bring

• Proven experience leading, coaching, and developing teams.
• Experience in a similar role, with strong wellbeing awareness and mental health literacy.
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities during peak periods.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Unrestricted working rights in Australia.
• Current National Police Check and Working with Children Check (VIC).

Why Join Us?
We offer:

• A refined and inclusive culture where individuality is valued and celebrated.
• Opportunities to contribute ideas and help shape the future of our communities.
• Regular team events, celebrations, and social initiatives that foster connection.
• Exclusive accommodation discounts across Essence Hotels & Apartments.
• Employee referral rewards of up to $1,000.

Discover UniLodge Living Group

At UniLodge Living Group, we believe exceptional resident experiences start with exceptional people. Across our portfolio of more than 120 properties throughout Australia and New Zealand, we create vibrant living communities where residents can thrive.

As we continue to grow and celebrate nearly 30 years of success, there's never been a better time to join us.

If you're ready to lead, inspire, and create meaningful community experiences, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.

UniLodge Living Group is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to responding to every applicant.