Residential Life Manager – UQ Gatton Campus (live-on campus role) UQ Res | Organisational Environment UQ Residences (UQ Res) was established to operate accommodation owned by the University of Queensland, offering best-practice student care and wellbeing that provides an elevated experience for university student accommodation. UQ Res delivers the key objective of a residential experience consistent with a world class university, an inclusive on-campus community for students, with living environments to support academic excellence and facilitate a live-study-play cultural environment. The Halls of Residence are comprised of four Halls accommodating 436 students in total, situated on-campus at Gatton, Queensland, providing accommodation to students during the academic year, as well as offering conference accommodation and facilities during breaks. The Halls are home to a diverse cohort of students, including those from regional, rural and remote Australia and international students. Integration with other services on campus provides a seamless experience for students and helps them to adjust to university life. Gatton Halls of Residence provides the perfect place to study, unwind and connect with new friends. ………………………………………………………………. UQ Res also offers purpose-built student accommodation at Walcott St and Kev Carmody House at St Lucia, and UQ Res Homes for students, student families and staff at St Lucia and Gatton campuses. UQ Res recognises that our people are our greatest asset. As such, we seek to recruit innovative people who are passionate about helping us to advance our mission and broaden our impact. Our culture is built on the things that we value most highly – the pursuit of excellence; creative and independent thinking; honesty and accountability; mutual respect and diversity; and providing support for our people. Through the promotion of these values, we’re creating a culture that encourages our people to bring their very best, authentic self when they come to work at UQ Res. Position Overview The Residential Life Manager plays a pivotal role in shaping and enriching the student residential experience at UQ Res Gatton Halls of Residence. This live-on-campus position is responsible for building a safe, inclusive and vibrant community that supports student wellbeing, academic success, and personal development. In addition to leading community-building programs and managing the Residential Assistant (RA) team and the Res Club team, the role is a key point of contact for welfare-related matters and critical incidents, including those involving student safety, mental health, and serious misconduct. The Residential Life Manager provides frontline response, guidance, and support to students, ensuring timely escalation and liaison with relevant university services. This position includes accommodation in a self-contained house which is set within the campus grounds in the countryside outside Gatton QLD. This is not ordinarily a high-stress or onerous role; many of the day-to-day activities and events are managed by the volunteers in the Res Club and Residential Assistants teams, but it requires an experienced and mature-minded youth worker with sound administration and reporting skills to provide management, oversite and pastoral care; and someone with a commitment to going the extra mile on the occasions when needed,