Create communities where people feel connected, supported and at home.

At UnitingSA, we believe retirement living is about more than just housing. It's about creating vibrant communities where older people can continue to live independently, maintain meaningful connections, and enjoy a solid sense of belonging.

We're looking for a passionate and proactive Coordinator Retirement Living to join our Housing Services team. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of older South Australians while helping shape positive resident experiences across our retirement living communities.

What You'll Be Doing

As the Coordinator Retirement Living, you'll be at the heart of resident life, supporting people to live independently while maintaining a safe, welcoming, and well-managed community. You'll work closely with residents, families, service providers, and internal teams to coordinate resident support, manage occupancy and contract processes, ensure compliance with retirement living legislation, and foster strong community connections that enhance wellbeing and quality of life.

About You

You are a people-focused professional who thrives on building relationships, providing exceptional customer service, and supporting older people to achieve the lifestyle they want.

You'll bring:

- Experience in Retirement Living, Aged Care, Housing, Community Services, or a similar sector.
- Experience managing customer enquiries, concerns, and complaints.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent communication, administration, and report-writing abilities.
- The ability to interpret and apply legislation, policies, and procedures.
- Strong organisational, problem-solving, and time management skills.




- A genuine passion for supporting older people to remain independent and connected to their communities.

Essential Requirements

- Certificate IV in Community Services, Aged Care, Retirement Living, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Current First Aid Certificate.
- Current Working with Children Check.
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- Current National Police Clearance.

Desirable

- Tertiary qualifications in Social Sciences, Business, or a related field.
- Experience working within a Retirement Village environment.
- Knowledge of the Retirement Villages Act 2016 and associated regulations.
- Understanding of Home Care Packages, Commonwealth Home Support Programme, and My Aged Care.

About UnitingSA

UnitingSA is a not-for-profit organisation delivering aged care, housing, disability, mental health, community, and employment services across South Australia.

Every day, we work to support people to live with dignity, independence, and purpose. As our Coordinator Retirement Living, you'll help bring this vision to life by creating communities where older people feel supported, connected, and empowered to age well in a place they call home.

Why Join UnitingSA?

When you join UnitingSA, you're joining an organisation committed to supporting people to live their best lives.

Our benefits include:

- Salary packaging benefits to maximise your take-home pay.
- 17.5% annual leave loading.




- Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.
- Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.
- Supportive and collaborative team culture.
- Career progression opportunities across a diverse organisation.
- Meaningful work that creates positive outcomes for older South Australians.

Apply Now

If you're passionate about supporting older people and creating thriving retirement living communities, we'd love to hear from you.

If you’d like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Sunette Le Roux, Manager, Tenancy Services on 0461 524 *** for a confidential discussion.

You can review the Job Description by following the prompts to apply.

We welcome applications from all community members, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with all abilities and diversities.

Employment screening checks will be conducted based on role requirements to ensure we maintain a safe and inclusive environment.

Don’t forget – you don’t need to tick every box! If this role speaks to you and you’re keen to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your application today. If you need assistance with your application, contact our Talent & Acquisition team on (08) 8440 2***.

Applications close: Friday 30th October 2026

Please note, UnitingSA may close this advertisement earlier upon finding a suitable candidate.

Our application process is mobile-friendly for your convenience.

Together, we're building communities where people can age well, stay connected, and continue living life their way.

Attachments:
- JD - Coordinator Retirement Living - Sept 2026.pdf

📌 Coordinator Retirement Living (Adelaide)
🏢 UnitingCare
📍 Adelaide