Area General Manager

New opportunity to step into the Area General Manager role, overseeing the Melbourne operations team through effective leadership & strategic guidance.

Posted: 09th December, 2025

What the Role Will Involve As the AGM you will lead a high‑performing team, maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, and ensure the highest standards of safety, cleanliness and compliance across our 12,500‑bed portfolio in Victoria.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and lead a high performing team.

Maintain a current working knowledge of all relevant management agreements and exercise the 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 area and property financial performance 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.

Qualifications & Experience

Demonstrated experience in the student accommodation field.

Unrestricted work rights in Australia (preferably inclusive of on‑campus arrangements).

Solid commercial acumen.

Experienced senior operations manager who is driven and willing to provide support, advice and mentorship to your team.

Strong people management skills.

Demonstrated ability to implement strategic plans.

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate and disseminate information while protecting privacy and confidentiality.

Proven strategic thinking, analytical and problem‑solving skills.

National Police Check (completed within the last 3 months), at your own cost.

Working with Children’s Check (VIC).

Full Real Estate License.

What We Offer

Amplify your potential with a variety of career progression opportunities.

Personal and professional development through online and face‑to‑face training and courses.

Focus on employee wellbeing to support mental, emotional, financial and physical health & wellbeing, including access to Employee Assistance Programs.

Inclusive culture in a diverse, collaborative and fun team environment.

Various leave options including two weeks paid parental leave, study leave and more.

Strong focus on employee engagement – annual feedback surveys and access to our community platform (Viva Engage).

Performance recognition programs and rewards: ‘On‑The‑Spot’ Awards, Quarterly Awards, Annual Awards Night, Employee Milestone Rewards.

Flu vaccinations – company funded.

Generous referral bonus (up to $1,000 AUD/NZD).

Access to insider rates at Essence Hotels and Apartments.

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career? If you think this role is the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you. To submit your interest, apply now with your resume and cover letter. We review applications as we get them, and if we discover the ideal candidate, we may close the role earlier than the advertised close date.

Our organisation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual’s unique experiences and contributions are valued.

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