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Form of work- Senior management position based at The University of Sydney, NSW
- Work with a supportive team, and access ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Permanent Full-Time role
KEY LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY
We’re on the lookout for a hands-on General Manager Portfolio (GMP) to join and lead our University of Sydney operations team on a full-time permanent basis. This is a key leadership role, responsible for overseeing total property and business management across multiple properties within a portfolio. The GMP will work with the operations teams to strategically drive operational success of each property.
WHO YOU ARE
Our preferred candidate will have demonstrated experience in the student accommodation field, or similar, and shall exhibit solid commercial acumen. You will be an experienced senior operations manager who is driven and willing to provide support, advice, and mentorship to your team, to set the highest of standards in all operational aspects. As the GMP, you will possess high-level emotional intelligence, and will have the ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with your stakeholder groups. To achieve this, excellent interpersonal skills are fundamental; as well as your ability to communicate and disseminate information while protecting privacy and confidentiality. Proven strategic thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills are also vital to your success in the role.
Your leadership skills will help to support the growth and ongoing development of your team, and will empower them to provide a safe, secure, and healthy living environment for all residents.
Key responsibilities for this role will include, but not be limited to:
- Develop and lead a high performing team,
- Maintain a current working knowledge of all relevant management agreements; and exercise your ability to lead and manage the properties in accordance with those agreements,
- Establish and maintain constructive and productive working relationships with all key stakeholders, including universities and key contractors,
- Manage and exceed the financial performance of the portfolio as outlined in annual budgets,
- Ensure cleanliness, presentation, fit-out and the standard of equipment is maintained across the region,
- Ensure compliance with all agreements, regulations and legislation applicable to each operation.
- National Police Check (completed within last 3 months)
- Working with Childrens Check
- Unrestricted work rights in Australia
Across our workforce we have built an enviable culture of trust, engagement, collaboration, and fun. Our residents come from diverse backgrounds, and we want our teams to reflect this.
Our people are the heart of our business, and their contributions are valued and celebrated. We invest in the wellbeing and professional development of our team, offering access to ongoing training and career growth opportunities, performance recognition programs, and tools and resources to support mental health and wellbeing and because everyone leads unique lives, we offer various leave options including study leave, parental leave entitlements, etc.
Join our Team
If you are a skilled and results-driven professional with a proven track record in operational management, we would love to hear from you. To start your journey, apply now with your resume and cover letter.
UniLodge reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Candidates will be progressed as applications are received, rather than after the advertisement closure date.
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