Retirement Living Senior Village Manager

2 days ago

Adelaide, Australia Levande Pty Full time

Retirement Living Senior Village Manager

Happy Valley SA 5159, Australia •

South Australia, Australia

Senior Village Manager – Hillsview Village, Happy Valley andThe Grange Retirement Estate, Grange.

At Levande, we’re reimagining what retirement living can be. Hillsview Village in Happy Valley isn’t just a place to live, it’s a vibrant community where residents feel safe, connected, and supported.

As Senior Village Manager, you’ll be at the heart of it all, leading across multiple sites,managing teams, budgets, and handling escalations with professionalism and care. This is a role where your leadership will shape the resident experience and make a lasting difference every single day.

Why you’ll love working with us

- Flexibility to balance work and life, plus an extra My Day each year.
- Retail discounts and recognition throughWe Shine awards and events.
- Up to 20 weeks’ paid parental leave and dedicated grandparents leave.
- Confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
- Study leave and access to 100,000+ learning resources to grow your career.
- Recognition and referral bonuses to celebrate your impact..

In this role, you’ll:

- Lead the daily operationsof the villages.
- Inspire and manage a larger team, creating a culture of collaboration and excellence.
- Deliver on the Village Improvement Plan, driving continuous growth andinnovation.
- Manage complex budgets and financial performance to ensure sustainability and growth.
- Champion safety, compliance, and wellbeing ensuring the highest standards across the community.
- Build strong relationships with residents, committees, families, contractors and the local community.
- Handle escalations and legal matters with confidence, ensuring compliance and fairness.

About you

You’re a seasoned leader who thrives on building relationships, creating meaningful experiences, and managing complexity. You’ll bring:

- Experience in retirement living, property/facility management, hospitality, or a related service industry.
- Strong leadership experience, ideally across multi-site operations or larger teams.
- Proven expertise in budget management, compliance, and work health & safety.
- Confidence in handling escalations, legal matters, and sensitive resident issues.
- Strong people leadership skills with a focus on empathy, resilience, and communication.
- Comfort with technology and systems to support daily operations and reporting.
- A genuine passion for helping people live well, with the ability to balance resident needs and business goals.

Why Levande?

Our name comes from the Swedish word for “vivid” and “full of life”. That’s exactly what we’re creating: communities that go beyond bricks and mortar to become places where people can flourish.

Here, you won’t just manage a village, you’ll lead multiple sites, inspire larger teams, and make a difference every day.

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