Student Accommodation Applications & Operations Coordinator Job at UNSW, Sydney, NS

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Job Description

  • Employment Type: Fixed Term Parental Leave until Jan 2027

  • Remuneration: $103866K 17% superannuation (Level 6)

  • Location: Kensington UNSW Campus

Why Your Role Matters

The Student Accommodation Applications & Operations Coordinator (internally titled Accommodation Services Officer) plays a vital role in delivering an exceptional experience to current and future students. Working within the Pro Vice-Chancellor Education & Student Experience portfolio Wellbeing pillar this role ensures smooth efficient and high-quality service across all UNSW Accommodation residences.

With over 5000 applications received annually and limited bed availability this role is essential in reviewing and processing student accommodation applications while balancing high-volume enquiries and managing expectations with care and professionalism.

Youll work closely with the wider UNSW Accommodation team internal service units and external providers to support key operational functions. This includes:

  • Reviewing and managing applications in the StarRez system

  • Coordinating the check-in and check-out process

  • Supporting front desk operations

  • Conducting room inspections and liaising with residents

  • Managing bookings maintenance coordination and casual staff onboarding

Learn more about UNSW Student Accommodation: You Are

We are looking for someone who is customer service centric who is aligned with UNSWs vision and comes with:

  • Previous experience working in customer service and coordination roles in a high-volume environment ideally with a background working in student accommodation bookings

  • Demonstrated communication and stakeholder management skills as you will need to liaise and rely on a lot of people to do your role effectively

  • Excellent organisational and time management skills accuracy and attention to detail with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines

  • Advanced level of computer literacy with excellent skills in resident management systems (e.g. StarRez) ideally asset management systems (e.g. Archibus) and Microsoft Office applications and databases.

We expect the successful candidate to work at least 4 days on campus with the option to occasionally work one day from home. The role operates Monday to Friday 9 to 5. We have an annual shutdown from the 22nd of December until the 5th of January during which the successful person will be required to take leave.

Expected start date is asap (to allow a handover) with an end date end of January 2027.

Candidates will need to have ongoing working rights this role is not available for sponsorship.

Benefits and Culture: People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include:

  • Access to up to 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments

  • Additional 3 days of leave over the end of the year period

  • Discounts and entitlements (retail education fitness)

Recruitment process: Please submit your resume as well as cover letter that addresses the points in the who you are section. You will also be asked a couple of additional application questions.

You can send via the Apply Now button. A copy of the Position Description can be found on .

Applications close: 13 November 2025 at 7PM. We reserve the right to close the job ad earlier so please apply now if youre interested!

Get in touch for any question or support: Anne de Voronine Talent Acquisition Associate

Applications cannot be accepted if sent directly to the contact listed

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds those living with disabilities members of the LGBTIQ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Required Experience:

IC

Job Tags

Ongoing contract, Full time, Fixed term contract, Casual work, Work at office, Immediate start, Work from home, Monday to friday, Flexible hours, 1 day per week,

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