Assistant Manager

Are you a hospitality or customer service professional who is sick of shift/weekend work?
Would you like to join a team that creates meaningful relationships and finds the fun in everyday life?
Are you looking to build a rewarding career in a value-driven and growing business?
Then look no further! It’s time to unlock your future with Keyton.
The Role
An exciting opportunity has become available for an energetic Assistant Manager to join our dynamic team at Dee Why Gardens, a contemporary retirement village in the stunning Northern Beaches.
The village consists of independent living units and Serviced Apartments (No Aged Care). Our newly refurbished national award-winning community centre and café/dining facilities are the heart of the community and are constantly filled with music, events and activities.
The successful candidate will be focused on supporting operational functions of the village and managing day-to-day activities and competing priorities, ensuring the village is properly maintained for the enjoyment of the residents.
About you:
Your proactive and customer-focused attitude will see you succeed in the role, as well as an ability to work autonomously to deliver professional outcomes. Strong interpersonal and communication skills will be key to your success in this role as will:
Demonstrated people management experience, preferred
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent computer literacy – including the Microsoft Office Suite
A keen eye for detail and ability to balance different priorities and manage day-to-day expectations for the residents and their families
A First Aid Certificate & CPR Certificate, or be willing to complete
Willingness to learn and professionally develop, along with a proactive and can-do attitude.
Benefits
Training provided
Bonus scheme + Competitive salary
18 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers
Additional generous leave entitlements i.e. Wellbeing leave (4 days), Community Day, Volunteer leave and purchased leave
Career development and opportunities within a new and growing business
Salary sacrificing, discounted health insurance, annual vaccinations and skin checks
Health & Wellbeing Program
Unmind mental wellbeing app access
Working with a supportive and fun team
Close to public transport
Grow your career at Keyton
With more than 76 villages and 17,000 residents nationally, Keyton (previously known as Lendlease Retirement Living), is one of Australia’s leading owners and operators of retirement living communities.
Leveraging over 30 years of experience, our teams work across the country in a variety of departments and business units who all have one thing in common: we all lead with heart, and we’re committed to creating caring and fun-filled retirement communities.
Join us in this exciting period of change, now as a standalone business, focusing on what works best for our people and customers whilst continuing to build our legacy as Keyton.
What do we do?
Our purpose is to create places where communities thrive not only for our customers but importantly for our employees.
We do this through creating safe, secure and connected independent living communities where residents have the choice and opportunity to pursue active and social lifestyles, close to essential amenities and services.
We may have a new name and brand, but we are not new to the sector. Join our team and support our growth as the nation’s premier creator, owner, and operator of vibrant purpose-built communities for independent seniors.
We are passionate about what we do – and we are always leading with heart.
Please note: The successful applicant must complete a Police Check & will be required to receive an annual flu vaccination between the months of April-October, with supporting documentation prior to joining.
We embrace the value of a vibrant and diverse workforce and recognise that our people have different experiences and needs at different times. Lendlease is a diverse, flexible and inclusive employer of choice. We engage, enable and empower our people and support their individual needs. Inclusion sets us all up for success.