• Full time fixed term role until March 2026
• Fantastic opportunity to join the University's Property & Development team
• Base Salary $108,557 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Accommodation Operations Leasing Officer will oversee the applications and bookings for university partnerships with any purpose-built student accommodation, and ensure that occupancy and revenue is maximised.

Reporting to the General Manager Accommodation Operations, you will ensure applications, bookings and peak periods are coordinated seamlessly, develop and maintain a marketing strategy and ensure robust processes are implemented to ensure year on year occupancy and revenue targets are met.

The jobholder will also work collaboratively with other members of the Accommodation Operations to ensure a high level of customer service, support and overall student experience is provided.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• driving customer service, occupancy and revenue
• reporting and compliance
• assisting with general administrative services and operations support for the Accommodation operations business unit
• process improvement
• to maintain effective relationships within UI and the University, and with external stakeholders to ensure high levels of client satisfaction
• to assist in the integration and operational readiness of any new student accommodation projects or acquisitions.

About you

• strong operational experience preferably in student accommodation or similar
• sound financial acumen
• demonstrated excellent organisational skills with strong emphasis on time management, financial accountability, and flexibility to adjust and adapt workloads sometimes under pressure, with competing priorities and sometimes limited supervision
• advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite, with extensive diary management experience
• sales, leasing and dynamic pricing experience in student accommodation or similar
• experience in stakeholder management and the ability to foster productive relationships with key stakeholders and contractors.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires valid work rights for Australia.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Liz Mackinlay, Recruitment Operations by email to liz.mackinlay@sydney.edu.au

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