Job Reference: 1227833
Are you ready to take on a dynamic role where you can make a real difference
in the lives of students?
We are seeking a highly motivated and organised Accommodation Operations
Coordinator to join our Accommodation team at Agricola, Curtin's student
accommodation complex in Kalgoorlie. This role is pivotal in enhancing
community spirit, supporting student well-being, and ensuring the smooth
operation of our facilities.
About Agricola
Agricola is Curtin's premier on-campus student accommodation in Kalgoorlie,
offering a perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and community. Our high-
quality, gated facilities are just a short walk from both Curtin Kalgoorlie
and the heart of Kalgoorlie's central precinct. At Agricola, you'll find
everything you need for a well-rounded student experience, including a gym,
tennis and squash courts, barbecue areas, study rooms, and laundry
facilities—all at competitive rates.
Our dedicated Accommodation team is committed to delivering exceptional
service, ensuring the well-being of our students, and maintaining the seamless
operation of our facilities.
What You'll Do:
Accommodation Coordination: Assist the Accommodation Manager with the
daily operations of the Agricola residential accommodation, ensuring all
administrative processes are effectively managed.
Resident Wellbeing: Deliver exceptional support to students by
offering guidance, pastoral care, and handling sensitive issues and
critical incidents with care and professionalism.
Community Engagement: Develop and implement the RezLife program, which
includes organising community events, weekly food nights, and initiatives,
such as, R U OK day, to foster a positive residential experience.
Operational Coordination: Work closely with the Accommodation Manager
to manage maintenance contractors, conduct routine inspections, prepare
reports, and ensure the quality of the facilities.
Emergency Response: Assist in managing emergency situations, including
fire, mental health crises, and other incidents, ensuring they are
promptly attended to by relevant authorities.
Leadership: Support the Accommodation Manager with overseeing Resident
Assistants, including rostering, mentoring, briefing and acting as an
escalation point when required.
Who we're looking for:
Demonstrated experience working in residential accommodation, property
management, and/or related field.
A genuine passion for enhancing the student experience, with a focus on
fostering a strong, supportive, and inclusive community.
Expertise in overseeing daily operations, including maintenance,
inspections, and resident engagement.
Strong organisational skills to effectively manage multiple tasks and
priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to
build rapport with a diverse range of stakeholders.
Experience in managing sensitive issues, including mental health concerns,
behavioural challenges, and other crisis situations.
Work Requirements:
Flexibility to work outside normal office hours, including being on-call
for emergency maintenance and pastoral care issues.
A valid Class C driver's license.
Current First Aid and Mental Health First Aid certificates (preferred,
but not essential as this will be provided upon commencement).
Must have current work rights in Australia matching the tenure of the
role.
Based in Kalgoorlie, WA. Relocation and sponsorship support are not
available.
This is a rewarding position that allows you to work in a supportive and
dynamic environment. If you have a proactive approach to improving processes,
increasing student engagement, and driving positive change within the
residential community – we are eager to hear from you!
Join us!
Please apply with your cover letter, and your CV to allow us to assess your
suitability for this role.
Applications close: 11:00am AWST Sunday 8 September 2024
Disclaimer: Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw
from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by
invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier
than the date on the advert.
About us
We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working
together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative
research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one
another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life.
Situated on Wongatha Country, our vibrant Kalgoorlie campus is located next to
the Central Business District and offers a strong sense of community and
wellbeing for staff and students.
We encourage a progressive and diverse workplace, offering generous
superannuation and salary packaging benefits. We are committed to looking
after our employees by promoting health and wellbeing, work flexibility, and
personal development opportunities.
For more information about our university, please visit www. curtin.edu.au
.
What we offer
Global Excellence: Curtin University proudly stands among the top one
percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2023 rankings.
Salary Packaging: Enjoy the perks of a generous superannuation
contribution (17%) and customisable salary packaging benefits through
Paywise.
Competitive Leave Entitlements: Experience the added value of 17.5%
Leave Loading, with the option to be paid out or taken as additional
leave. Benefit from Parental Leave (26 weeks for the primary caregiver),
Annual Leave (20 days), Personal Leave (14 days), Curtin University
Leave (2 days), Study Leave, and Community Service Leave. Plus, access
to Long Service Leave after 7 years of continuous service (65
days/13-week entitlement for full-time staff).
Career and Development Opportunities: In line with our 2030 Strategic
Plan, Curtin is committed to providing an inspiring, rewarding, and
meaningful experience for our staff -empowering them to lead, innovate and
strive for excellence. We provide staff with career and development
opportunities, including access to various online and in-person training
and info-sessions.
Applicants should note that prior to appointment, any offer of employment is
subject to completion of National Police Records checks, and background,
integrity, and reference checks to Curtin's satisfaction.
If you have any queries in relation to this application process, please
contact our careers team on 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference
number.
Please note we will not be engaging with recruitment agencies at this
time.
