Regional Coordinator (QLD)

About Keyton

With over 65 villages across Australia, 15,000+ residents and 800+ passionate staff, we’re leading the way with heart, for a new age of wellbeing, connection and choice for all independent seniors.

Leveraging over 30 years of experience, our teams work across the country in a variety of departments and business units, all share a common goal: We Lead with Heart, and we are committed to creating caring and fun-filled retirement communities.

Our purpose is to create places where communities thrive – not only for residents, but importantly, for our employees also. We do this by creating safe, secure and connected independent living communities where residents can enjoy active and social lifestyles, close to essential services and amenities.

Your Day on a Page

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Regional Coordinator to join our regional operation team in Queensland on a Fixed-term secondment. Located at our Buderim regional office on the Sunshine Coast, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful contribution while growing your career within a supportive and collaborative environment.

The Regional Coordinator is responsible for providing administrative, operational, and systems support to the Regional Operations Manager, as well as the Sales, Marketing, and Village teams across the region. The role plays a key part in supporting the achievement of regional goals and objectives by ensuring efficient coordination, communication, and administrative processes.

In addition, the Regional Coordinator contributes to the development and implementation of the region’s strategic plan by providing input, insights, and feedback within established frameworks and budget parameters, while aligning with the direction and priorities set by the Regional Operations Manager.

Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager, you will be tasked undertaking a variety of duties and responsibilities including:

• Provide support at village level for special events, employee leave coverage and any other general support that may be required
• Represent Keyton at village functions and events, including liaising with members of local communities and other relevant organisations to create and maintain positive connections
• Assist in setting objectives and timelines for the region
• Provide input and feedback to the Regional Operations Manager to assist in development of a strategic plan for the region
• Follow up on enquiries and or special requests from villages
• Assist in preparing relevant and timely communication and reports for the Regional Operations Manager
• Arrange venues, catering, travel arrangements, agendas and scheduling of guest speakers as required for regional meetings and workshops
• Schedule and communicate training activities for village teams
• Ensure compliance with all laws and regulations applicable to the region
• Awareness of Keyton’s Safety, Sustainability and Wellbeing Policy and EHS Management System

About You

To be successful in your application, you will have the following;

• 3 to 5 years’ experience in general administration
• Strong Financial and/or business acumen
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Able to travel to various villages across the region as required
• Technical or tertiary qualifications or appropriate industry experience in Business or Commerce or Project Management (Desired)
• Understanding of relevant state Retirement Village Act and Regulations (Desired)
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Valid Australian drivers licence (Required)
• Current First Aid and CPR certificate (or willing to obtain)

Keyton Perks & Benefits

• Career development and growth opportunities
• Generous leave entitlements, including 4x wellbeing days per year.
• Training and working with a supportive and fun team
• Thrive as part of a strong team in an exceptional work environment
• Employee referral program
• Reward & Recognition Services
• Health & Wellbeing and Reward Program
• Exclusive access to Sonder mental wellbeing app
• Discounted health insurance, annual vaccinations and skin checks
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents

Ready to Join the Fun?

If you're passionate about fostering a vibrant and caring community for independent seniors, we’d love to hear from you! Join our friendly team and be part of something truly meaningful.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to the link below. In your cover letter, please highlight your interest in the Regional Coordinator opportunity and explain how your skills, qualifications and interests align with our requirements.

Please note: The successful applicant must complete a Police Check & will be required to receive an annual flu vaccination between the months of May to November. For selected roles that are more physical in nature, pre-employment medical assessments may also be required prior to any employment offers being made.

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.