Village Manager

at  Keyton

The Business
When you choose a career with Keyton, you will be empowered to lead with heart in everything that you do.
Keyton is a place where we prioritise wellbeing, value kindness and respect everyone’s story. It is a place where you can proudly bring your full self to work every day. Where you can put ambition into action, and focus on making a difference to people’s lives.
The Role
Set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens, Classic Residences in Brighton East is Keyton’s Largest Village in the Victoria portfolio. It offers a warm community atmosphere and friendly colleagues that are the foundation to a rewarding career.

Classic Residences is currently seeking a strong, commercially astute, customer and people centric Village Manager to oversee the village.

• Managing and supporting a strong team, where you will create a positive, supportive and people-focused culture
• Building strong stakeholder relationships across internal and external stakeholders is crucial for this role
• Delivering performance and creating lifestyle solutions for our residents, including events, communications, and general safety across the village
• Maintaining a high level of commitment to the customer and the community
• Implementing day-to-day operational plans and maintenance programs
• Be the point of contact for staff, residents and their families, being approachable and always presenting excellent customer service.

Your Background

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in business or commerce, hospitality and/or hotel management combined with intermediate subject matter knowledge, demonstrable experience and developed people manager skills.
• Experience in a village management role, and/or knowledge of retirement and property management industries along with asset and/or community service principles.
• Knowledge of first aid procedures and in-depth knowledge, understanding and application of relevant legislation.
• Planning and communication skills including the ability to confidently present to various stakeholders, and ability to network within the local community.
• Strong numeracy skills and sound financial and budgeting skills.

Keyton Perks

• Competitive salary + Bonus Scheme
• Paid parental leave - 18 weeks for primary carers
• 4x Wellbeing days off per year
• Community Day, Volunteer leave and purchased leave
• Salary sacrificing
• Discounted health insurance
• Annual vaccinations and skin checks
• Health & Wellbeing Program
• Unmind mental wellbeing app access
• Training and working with a supportive and fun team
• Thrive as part of a strong team in an exceptional work environment
• Career development and growth opportunities

What do we do?
Our purpose is to create places where communities thrive not only for our customers but importantly for our employees.
We do this through creating safe, secure, and connected independent living ​communities where residents have the choice and opportunity to pursue active and social lifestyles, close to essential amenities and services.
We may have a new name and brand, but we are not new to the sector. Keyton holds an ideal market position with an estimated growth from 13,500 to 20,000 retirement living residences. Join our team and support our growth as the nation’s premier creator, owner, and operator of vibrant purpose-built communities for independent seniors.
We are passionate about what we do - and we are always leading with heart.
It’s time to unlock your future with Keyton.
Please note: The successful applicant must complete a Police Check & will be required to receive an annual flu vaccination between the months of April-October, with supporting documentation prior to joining.
At Keyton we celebrate diversity and acknowledge that what makes us different makes us stronger. We engage, enable and empower our people and support their individual needs. Inclusion sets us all up for success. We therefore encourage you to apply for roles in our business, regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, race, age, religion, social background

Please refer the Job description for details