Residential Life Coordinator

Join our welcoming Residential Life team at The University of Sydney
12th August, 2025 Permanent Part Time position based atThe University of SydneyFun and supportive team culture, with internal training opportunities offered to staffPut your leadership skills to task by prioritising and supporting resident welfare for USYD students 12th August, 2025 Permanent Part Time position based atThe University of SydneyFun and supportive team culture, with internal training opportunities offered to staffPut your leadership skills to task by prioritising and supporting resident welfare for USYD studentsWhat role you will playUniLodge is committed to a high quality and enriched educational, cultural, and social experience for all its residents.
Accommodation residences play an important role in underpinning the academic and social experience of student residents.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.About this roleAs 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.What we're looking forA background in reception or hospitality will provide you with a good grounding for this roleA passion for delivering exceptional guest experiencesResilience and ability to work under high pressure, and a fast-paced environmentExcellent communication skills, both written and verbalHigh levels of computer literacy with ability to learn new systemsSomeone who exercises a "we care" attitude.Unrestricted work rights in AustraliaNational Police Check (completed within last 3 months), at your own costWorking with Children's Check (NSW)Ability to commit to a Monday - Sunday rosterWhat we can offer youFull uniform providedAmplify your potential, we offer a variety of opportunities for career progressionPersonal and professional development, through online and face to face training and coursesFocus on employee wellbeing to support mental, emotional, financial and physical health & wellbeing, including access to Employee Assistance ProgramsInclusive culture in a diverse, collaborative and fun team environmentVarious leave options including two weeks paid parental leave, study leave & much moreStrong 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 RewardsFlu Vaccinations - Company FundedGenerous referral bonus (up to $1,000 AUD/NZD)Access to Insider Rates at Essence Hotels and ApartmentsAre 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.
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.Apply For Job