Internal Vacancies

Residence Support Officer

• Support students and help build a vibrant residential community
• Coordinate accommodation services across multiple campuses
• Join a collaborative team focused on an exceptional student experience

The role

• Full Time, Fixed Term (up to 24 December 2026)
• Level 4 - $ 73,230 to $ 79,494pa (plus 17% superannuation)
• Port Macquarie (On site)

As a Residence Support Officer, you’ll provide essential administrative and operational support to the Residence Life team, helping coordinate student accommodation across the University. You’ll manage accommodation allocations, room changes, vacancies, bookings, charges, keys and reporting, while responding to student enquiries and ensuring consistently high-quality, client-focused service.

You’ll also play an important role in supporting the residential community, working with Resident Leaders, internal teams and external providers to coordinate services and programs. You’ll contribute to reporting, minor projects and continuous improvement of systems and processes, while assisting with crisis response, triage and referral under the guidance of senior staff.

About you

• Strong administrative skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Experience working with young people and an understanding of their needs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a student-focused approach
• Confident working independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook

The appointment is conditional upon the successful applicant producing, satisfying and maintaining a First Aid certificate, and a “Working with Children Check”, in accordance with the Commission for Children and Young People Act (NSW).

About us

The Uni Life Unit supports and engages the students in the non-academic aspects of their university journey, online and on campus. This Unit focuses on student engagement and the student experience - bringing a vibrancy and inclusiveness to University life. The Unit includes:

• Residences
• Sports
• Food Outlets

The Uni Life Unit demonstrates strong values and promotes respect and social equity which forms the basis for developing great students.

Visit our website to learn about our great range of employee benefits.

To apply

Click the Apply button and complete your application online, submit a “statement of suitability” demonstrating your skills, knowledge and/or experience relevant to the position (referencing the selection criteria in the position description) and upload your CV. If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.

This position is available as a fixed term appointment or, for eligible employees, as a secondment.

To be eligible for a secondment, you must have completed probation. We encourage you to make your current manager aware before applying for an internal secondment opportunity.

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.

Further information

Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:

Emily Boyle | Manager, Residence Life | emboyle@csu.edu.au| Ph: 02 6051 9415

Please note we will be reviewing applications on submission. The position may be filled before the closing date, so we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience. Applications will close once the role is filled, or by 11pm 6 October 2026, whichever comes first.

Advertised: 22 Sep 2026 09:00 AM - AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 06 Oct 2026 11:00 PM - AUS Eastern Daylight Time