Job Opportunity: Village Manager

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Village Manager to oversee the daily operations and long-term planning of McRae-McMahon Place, a newly designed community that embodies the warmth and inclusivity. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proven track record in aged care or village management. Responsibilities include budget management, community engagement, infrastructure maintenance, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

McRae-McMahon Place features architecturally designed homes, beautiful facilities, and a vibrant community that fosters close-knit relationships among residents. The village centers around beautifully landscaped gardens with a relaxing water feature. Amenities include the nearby Uniting Seniors Gym Lilyfield and an inviting resort-style indoor pool. Social connections thrive here, with residents engaging in various shared interests from music and culture to cooking and cards. As a resident, they can also access the facilities Leichhardt location, Hawkins Place by Uniting, which boasts a rooftop garden with spectacular views of Sydney.

The Village Manager will work closely with the Village residents, and local businesses to nurture a thriving, inclusive environment. Aged Care or Village Management would be ideal or a related field, along with several years of relevant experience, is required. If you are passionate about community development and have a vision for sustainable growth, we invite you to apply and lead our village into a prosperous future.

Role Objectives:

• To drive highly engaged, resident-led, contented, and vibrant communities.
• To facilitate the independent living of residents by delivering on-site services in line with organisational processes and policies.
• Ensure the Villages are maintained at the level required to deliver a high-quality standard of living for residents by coordinating with Asset Management and Minor Works Teams.
• To maintain optimum occupancy levels by undertaking face to face ongoing resales and letting activities in line with organisational policy and implementing new sales initiatives in conjunction with Sales Team
• To support village operation by managing client information systems.

Ideally you will have:

• Relevant qualification in an appropriate discipline desirable but not essential
• Strong administration and organisational skills
• Experience in delivery of person-centred customer service
• Current NSW driver’s License
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Solid business acumen, understanding of budgets, good computer skills - Systems training will be provided

Benefits and Culture:

Uniting is proud to be an EEO employer. Uniting supports an inclusive approach in the workplace. We celebrate our diversity and welcome staff regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity, and lifestyle choices. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

• You will be joining a supportive, and collaborative team
• Have access to superb Not-for-Profit benefits - an extra $16k tax free+++
• An EVP that is well developed, accessible, and created to assist and support you
• We truly promote from within - career progression actively encouraged
• Ideas and solutions are key and always welcome - we listen!
• Ongoing training and development pathways
• Paid travel entitlement from work base location 

PD - Village Manager.pdf

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt - please send your CV and a cover note briefly outlining WHY this role appeals to you.

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which may include a national police check, reference checks, working with children checks, and NDIS checks.