About Canvas

Canvas is a national Co-Living and Build-to-Rent (BTR) operator redefining what modern renting is all about. We put residents first, designing spaces, experiences, and communities that inspire connection and belonging. Our purpose is simple: “Goodbye renting. Hello living.”

At Canvas, every property is a living canvas where people, place, and purpose meet to create something vibrant and lasting.

About the Role

The Resident Manager is the on-site leader responsible for the smooth day-to-day operations, financial performance, compliance, and resident experience of our Canvas Build-to-Rent (BTR) community in Queensland.

This role blends hospitality driven service with the operational precision of professional property management. The Resident Manager ensures compliance with all relevant Queensland legislation, including the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 (Qld), Agents Financial Administration Act 2014 (Qld), and Property Occupations Act 2014 (Qld) , along with Work Health & Safety and fire safety standards.

A key ambassador of the Canvas brand, the Resident Manager fosters a vibrant, connected community by proactively engaging with residents, coordinating and hosting regular events, and curating experiences that make every day feel a little more like home.

They play a pivotal role in maximising occupancy, retention, and revenue performance while ensuring operational excellence, compliance integrity, and brand consistency across all resident touchpoints.

What We Seek

We’re looking for an experienced property professional with a passion for resident service and community. Or an exceptional hospitality leader ready to bring their operational and people skills into the fast-growing Build-to-Rent (BTR) sector.

To succeed in this role, you will:

Be an Australian Resident or hold Full Working Rights

Ideally hold (or be willing to obtain) a Queensland Real Estate Registration Certificate

Have 3+ years’ experience in hospitality, residential management, co-living, or BTR operations

Be proficient in compliance systems, financial reporting, budgeting, and resident engagement programs

Demonstrate strong communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills

Bring energy, creativity, and a resident-first mindset to every interaction

What We Offer

No body corporates — each site is owned by a single investor, keeping decision making agile and efficient

A supportive national team that understands service and innovation

Career progression opportunities with a growing national pipeline of upcoming properties

Annual training and professional development pathways

Competitive salary package with KPI-based incentives

The opportunity to join one of Australia’s most exciting Build-to-Rent brands, where we’re redefining what renting means