Village Manager

Uniting; Sydney; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging

Flexible work hours

Fitness Passport

Rewards program

Professional growth

Job summary

Uniting NSW.ACT invites applications for a Village Manager to lead on-site operations across our retirement village in Sydney. The role is permanent-part-time (28 hours per week) across 4 or 5 days, with a focus on resident wellbeing and a harmonious village environment.

You'll coordinate maintenance, support residents and staff, manage records, and contribute to budget planning while fostering an inclusive community culture. Formal qualifications are helpful but not essential.

Qualifications

• Calm, level-headed and professional approach to lead a team and support residents.
• Strong organisational and time management skills for daily operations.
• Great communication and conflict resolution skills to address concerns with care.
• Warm, welcoming personality with a genuine desire to support older people to live well.
• Willingness to learn and engage in training and development.

Responsibilities

• Provide respectful, person-centred service to all residents.
• Support residents’ wellbeing, independence, and sense of connection.
• Manage records, correspondence, and reporting using Uniting systems.
• Foster an inclusive, respectful, and harmonious village culture.

Skills

calm demeanor

organised

people-focused

strong communication

conflict resolution

time management

ability to learn

Job description

At Uniting, we’re proud to support older Australians to live independently, safely and with dignity. We’re looking for a calm, organised and people-focused Village Manager to join our team on a permanent part-time basis – 28 hours per week split over 4 or 5 days as preferred.

This is a rewarding, community-facing role supporting the wellbeing and satisfaction of residents – and helping create a harmonious, well-run and welcoming village environment.

Your new role:

As the on-site Village Manager, you’ll be the friendly and capable go-to person for residents, staff and contractors. You’ll manage the day-to-day operations of the village, build strong relationships with residents, coordinate maintenance and service teams, and ensure that all compliance and safety requirements are met.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing respectful, person-centred service to all residential contract holders.
• Supporting residents’ wellbeing, independence, and sense of connection.
• Managing records, correspondence, and reporting using Uniting systems.
• Helping foster an inclusive, respectful, and harmonious village culture.
• Participating in budget planning, facilitating meetings with residents and supporting Village residents committee and sub-committees.
• Liaising with the Asset and Housing teams to coordinate maintenance and refurbishment works; and liaising with other stakeholders onsite including the Aged Care Team in the co-located residential aged care facility.

What you’ll need to succeed:

We’re looking for someone who brings the right attitude, presence and care to this important role – formal qualifications and experience are helpful, but not essential. If you’ve worked in a retirement living, housing or community-based environment – even in an administrative or support role – and you’re ready to step up, we’d love to hear from you.

To thrive as a Village Manager, you’ll need:

• A calm, level-headed and professional approach – you’re someone who brings harmony to a team and confidence to residents.
• Strong organisational and time management skills – you keep things running smoothly, even when juggling competing demands.
• Great communication and conflict resolution skills – you listen deeply, act respectfully, and resolve concerns with compassion and fairness.
• A warm, welcoming personality with a genuine desire to support older people to live well and independently.
• A willingness to learn – we’ll provide training and support to help you succeed, and to build on your existing experience.

Experience in retirement living, aged care, housing or community services will be well regarded, but is not essential if you bring a commitment to doing the role well.

What’s on offer:

• A deeply rewarding, community-focused leadership role.
• Competitive salary and access to NFP salary packaging – take home more of what you earn.
• Ongoing training, development and support from a values-led organisation.
• The opportunity to lead real change in housing access and equity for older Australians.

Your impact:

In this role, you’ll directly enhance the wellbeing of our residents – helping them live with confidence, comfort and choice in their later years.

For all enquiries, please contact Sharon *******@uniting.org

What We Offer You:

• A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
• Up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging available.
• Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
• Flexible work hours for work-life balance.
• Affordable access to Fitness Passport— discounted gym memberships to support your best life.
• A supportive and inclusive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth.

Who is Uniting?

Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversity

At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.