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Operations Manager

SONG People & Culture
1 day ago
Full-time
On-site
Melbourne, Australia
Construction Management
Introduction

Who we are 

CLLIX Apartments and Hotels is an Australian hospitality provider that manages over 8,500 self-contained, contemporary apartments across more than 52 properties in Brisbane, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast, Melbourne, and Adelaide, with continued growth planned across Australia and beyond.

Bringing Australian hospitality to the world, CLLIX delivers stylish city and coastal stays through a seamless, tech-enabled experience, all with the CLLIX of a button. We bridge the gap between traditional apartments and hotels, offering the comfort and space of self-contained accommodation combined with professional hotel management and service excellence. Our priority is to ensure every guest, resident, investor, and stakeholder receives a positive and memorable experience.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming people with disability including mental health conditions, individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, carers, and Indigenous Australians to our team. When you join CLLIX Apartments and Hotels, we value your unique contribution and the perspective you bring to shaping tomorrow’s seamless hospitality experiences.



Description

About the Role

CLLIX Apartments & Hotels is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Operations Manager – MLR & Building Operations to oversee the day-to-day performance of our Management Letting Rights (MLR) business.

This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for ensuring seamless operations across front office, housekeeping, and maintenance, while maintaining strong relationships with apartment owners, Body Corporate, and residents. The role plays a key part in delivering exceptional guest experiences and driving operational efficiency and financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

  • Oversee daily operations across front office, housekeeping, and maintenance
  • Ensure smooth guest arrivals, departures, and overall service delivery
  • Maintain high standards across apartments and common areas

Body Corporate & Stakeholder Management

  • Act as the key liaison between the MLR business, Body Corporate, building management, and residents
  • Ensure compliance with building by-laws and caretaking agreements
  • Coordinate building works, contractor access, and maintenance activities

Guest Experience

  • Drive high levels of guest satisfaction and service standards
  • Manage escalated guest concerns and implement service improvements

People Leadership

  • Lead, coach, and develop front office and housekeeping teams
  • Manage rosters, labour costs, and team performance
  • Foster a positive and high-performing workplace culture

Owner Relations

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with apartment owners
  • Provide updates on occupancy, maintenance, and guest feedback
  • Ensure apartments meet letting standards

Financial & Performance Management

  • Monitor occupancy, ADR, and revenue performance
  • Manage operational costs and support budgeting and forecasting
  • Analyse reports and implement continuous improvement initiatives

Compliance & Safety

  • Ensure adherence to WHS, fire safety, and regulatory requirements
  • Maintain risk management and incident reporting processes


Skills And Experiences

About You

  • Proven experience in hotel, serviced apartments, or MLR operations management
  • Strong understanding of Body Corporate and stakeholder management
  • Demonstrated leadership experience managing multi-functional teams
  • Commercial mindset with experience in revenue and cost management
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • Experience with property management systems (e.g., RMS) is highly regarded
  • Mandarin and/or Cantonese language skills are preferred but not essential
  • Understanding of Asian culture and guest expectations is highly regarded