Retirement Living Village Manager

at; Österreich; Vor Ort; EUR 80 000 - 100 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An organization focused on retirement living is seeking a Village Manager for Salford Park in Wantirna, Australia. The role involves leading a community, managing operations, and ensuring a supportive environment for residents. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, experience in property management, and a commitment to fostering resident relationships. You'll enjoy a meaningful role, shaping the future of the community while receiving support from experienced teams.

Leistungen

Professional development

Support from experienced management

Impactful leadership role

Qualifikationen

• Experience in retirement living, property management, or hospitality.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive and solutions-focused mindset.

Aufgaben

• Lead the village community and team.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and maintenance.
• Manage budgets and compliance requirements.

Kenntnisse

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Problem-solving

Leadership

Budget management

Ausbildung

Experience in retirement living or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Lead a vibrant community. Shape extraordinary every day.

At Levande, we’re reimagining what retirement living can be. Our purpose is simple: to create connected, uplifting communities where residents can live well every day. With 59 villages across Australia and a strong pipeline of growth, we’re building places that feel warm, alive and genuinely community-focused.

We are now seeking a dynamic, people-centred Village Manager to lead our beautiful Salford Park community in Wantirna, an established village with heart, character and a passionate group of residents and team members.

Why this role matters

As Village Manager, you will be the heartbeat of the community. No two days are the same. You’ll lead your team, build meaningful resident relationships, solve problems with confidence, and ensure the village runs safely, smoothly and to a high standard.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on variety, connection and purpose. You’ll be the trusted point of support for residents, the coach your team looks up to, and the driver ensuring Salford Park remains a place people are proud to call home.

What you’ll be responsible for

Leading a thriving community

• Creating a warm, inclusive and supportive environment for residents and staff
• Building strong relationships with Resident Committees and families
• Ensuring residents feel heard, respected and engaged

Managing day-to-day village operations

• Overseeing the smooth running of the village, facilities and shared spaces
• Coordinating maintenance, contractors and service providers
• Ensuring apartments and amenities are well-presented and maintained

Financial and operational performance

• Managing budgets, reporting and key performance metrics
• Supporting asset renewal, upgrades and improvement projects
• Ensuring compliance with legislative, safety and operational requirements

Team leadership

• Leading, coaching and developing a team
• Creating a high-performance, customer-focused culture
• Embedding Levande’s values and “Everyday Exceptional” approach

What you’ll bring

We are looking for a leader who enjoys bringing people together, solving problems and creating a community where residents feel supported and safe. You will ideally bring:

• Experience in retirement living, property or asset management, hospitality, facilities management or a service-focused industry
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Comfort working with budgets, systems and compliance requirements
• A calm, resilient and supportive leadership style
• Previous people leadership experienceKnowledge of the Retirement Villages Act or similar (desirable)

What’s in it for you

• A meaningful leadership role where you can make a daily impact
• Support from an experienced Area Manager and national Operations teams
• Access to Levande’s professional development and people programs
• The opportunity to shape the future of Salford Park and contribute to national initiatives
• Be part of a growing organisation backed by EQT and guided by strong, values-driven leadership

Apply now

If you’re a people-first leader passionate about creating great resident experiences and running a community with pride, we would love to hear from you

Join Levande and help us deliver Everyday Exceptional.

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