Wellbeing & Events Coordinator

Greystar (International); Canberra; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Greystar is seeking a Wellbeing & Events Coordinator for our Student Accommodation site at Accolade on Moore St in Canberra. You’ll design and deliver a vibrant calendar of social, educational and wellbeing programs while supporting Community Assistants to deliver outstanding service across the property.

You’ll work with the Community Manager and onsite teams to foster an inclusive residential community, build partnerships with local organisations, and ensure residents feel welcomed, connected

Qualifications

• Experience in events, hospitality, community engagement, or student accommodation.
• Ability to design inclusive programs and manage staff.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of inclusive events and wellbeing programs.
• Oversee and schedule Community Assistants across front-of-house and events.
• Manage end-to-end event logistics, including planning, risk assessments, budgeting, and evaluation.
• Build partnerships with local businesses and universities.
• Ensure WHS compliance and capture insights for marketing and reporting.

Skills

events

hospitality

community engagement

student accommodation

Job description

Be a part of a team that's building more than just homes, we are building communities!

Looking for an exciting, hands-on career in the property industry? At Greystar, our onsite teams are at the heart of creating exceptional living experiences. Whether you’re passionate about property management, leasing, facilities maintenance, or community management, you'll play a key role in shaping vibrant communities and delivering top-tier service.

About the Role:

Come join the team at our thriving Student Accommodation site at Accolade on Moore St. Be a part of helping foster an inclusive and thriving community for our residents.

As the Wellbeing & Events Coordinator, you will play a central role in shaping an exceptional student living experience. You’ll design and deliver a vibrant calendar of social, educational, and wellbeing programs while also overseeing our Community Assistants - ensuring they are well-supported, scheduled effectively, and empowered to deliver outstanding service across the property.

Working closely with the Community Manager and onsite teams, you’ll create an inclusive and engaged residential community, build strong relationships with local partners, and ensure students feel supported, connected, and safe throughout their stay. Your work will directly contribute to resident satisfaction, engagement, and retention.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the design and delivery of inclusive, high-quality events and wellbeing programs that reflect resident needs and enhance community life.


• Oversee, schedule, and guide Community Assistants, ensuring strong coverage across front-of-house, events, and operational support.


• Manage full event logistics end-to-end; including planning, risk assessments, vendor coordination, budgeting, delivery, and evaluation.


• Build partnerships with local businesses, universities, and community organisations to expand resident experience and wellbeing support.


• Ensure compliance with WHS, incident management, and operational policies while capturing content and insights to support marketing and reporting.

About You:

You're an energetic, people-focused professional with experience in events, hospitality, community engagement, or student accommodation. You thrive in fast-paced environments, balancing creativity with strong organisational and operational discipline. Confident communicating with diverse audiences, you bring empathy to supporting residents and a proactive approach to solving problems. You enjoy mentoring casual staff, building a positive team culture, and delivering service to the highest standard. Adaptable and tech-savvy, you're comfortable with scheduling tools, CRM/EDM systems, and platforms like StarRez. Above all, you're passionate about creating meaningful experiences that help students feel welcomed, supported, and at home.

Requirements

• Must hold a valid driver’s licence and be eligible for a National Criminal History Check and Working With Children Check.


• Flexibility to work evenings or weekends to support events and resident activities as required.

About Greystar:

Greystar is a global leader in property management, development, and investment services. With offices throughout USA, Europe, South America and Asia Pacific, Greystar operates over $315 billion of real estate across 250 markets globally and more than $78 billion of assets under management within their institutional investments’ platform.

Greystar is rapidly expanding their footprint into the Australian market. With a strong pipeline of future property releases, including an Industrial portfolio and more recently expanding into the student accommodation sector with the acquisition of 7 student living buildings, this is amazing opportunity to join the journey of what is set to become a major market player in Australia and be part of our story.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.