Current Career Opportunities

As one of Australia’s leading student accommodation providers, with properties in Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne, Iglu combines off-campus living with five-star hotel-style facilities for a diverse resident community. Cool design and warm hospitality are at the core of everything we do.

Iglu is an innovative and dynamic business where no two days are ever the same. Our culture is vibrant, fun, and collaborative, with a key focus on customer service. We encourage personal and professional development in a friendly, welcoming, and supportive atmosphere.

About the Role

As the Contracts & Procurement Manager at Iglu, you will play a pivotal role in driving the efficiency and effectiveness of our procurement processes. Your expertise will ensure that every procurement decision aligns with Iglu’s high standards of quality and value for money, supporting the long-term success of our properties and operations.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• 3-4 days per week (between Monday through Friday)
• Developing and implementing procurement strategies to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Maximising value for money and identifying operational cost savings.
• Preparation of tender and request for quotation documentation including scope of works for various services.
• Overseeing the procurement process, ensuring that all goods and services purchased meet the organisation’s standards for quality and value for money.
• Evaluating and selecting suppliers, negotiating contracts, and conducting value-for-money assessments to ensure optimal use of resources.
• Administration of all service agreements and supplier contracts.
• Maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders, understanding their needs and providing procurement support and advice.

Skills and Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in procurement or contract management.
• Experience in property, facilities, or construction industry is essential.
• Proven ability to collaborate with stakeholders and build strong working relationships.
• Strong influencing skills to effectively manage stakeholder relationships and negotiate favourable contract terms.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• In-depth knowledge of procurement best practices and market trends.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills to evaluate data and make informed decisions.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite

Qualifications

• Essential: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Desirable: Professional certification in procurement

By submitting an application for a role with Iglu you are agreeing to your application being kept on file for up to 12 months for talent pooling purposes. This will enable you to be considered for further roles during this time. Your personal information contained in your application will be stored in line with Iglu’s Privacy Policy.

About the role

Corporate Development is a newly established team within Iglu, focused on developing and refining Iglu’s overall strategic direction. Subsequently, an opportunity for a Senior Investment Analyst has arisen to become one of the founding members of this team. In this role, you will work closely with the Head of Corporate Development to evaluate initiatives in adjacent sectors, identify and assess potential student accommodation acquisitions, and collaborate with existing and new investors to fund these initiatives.

What you will do

The tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting the Head of Corporate Development with acquisition opportunities, including building financial models, undertaking due diligence, negotiation of commercial terms and documentation, and preparation of investment approval papers.
• Preparation of materials for existing and potential new investors.
• Assisting the Head of Corporate Development with commercial negotiations and documentation for new investors.
• Researching and documenting market conditions across Australian living sectors, including current market dynamics, major participants and tax landscape.
• Supporting the Development team as required to assess development opportunities.

What you will need

• 5+ years’ experience covering, financial analysis including income and cash flow modelling, and exposure to real estate investment, valuations, and research experience preferred
• Relevant experience in the following preferred, property investment fund, property developer, real estate services, superannuation fund, in the property team, financial analysis services; or big 4 or mid-tier accounting firm.
• Strong and/or keen interest in best practice financial modelling
• Developing commercial and negotiation skills.
• Genuine interest in real estate and capital markets, with curiosity to learn further
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship skills
• Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills, including preparation of PowerPoint presentations
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills
• High accountability, drive, and commitment
• High attention to detail

What’s in it for you?

• Join an industry leader in Student Accommodation
• Opportunity to be a part of business-transforming projects
• Exposure to a wide range of business experiences
• Collaborate with an energetic, dynamic and close-knit team
• Recognition for your hard work and outstanding efforts

By submitting an application for a role with Iglu you are agreeing to your application being kept on file for up to 12 months for talent pooling purposes. This will enable you to be considered for further roles during this time. Your personal information contained in your application will be stored in line with Iglu’s Privacy Policy.

Are you looking for a career where you can unleash your creativity to engage with and help a new generation of students live their best lives? As a market leader in the Australian student accommodation sector, our properties in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne all provide five-star hotel-style facilities for a diverse resident community. Cool design and warm hospitality are at the core of everything we do.

Innovative and dynamic, no two days at Iglu are ever the same. As part of the Customer Service team, you’ll enjoy a culture that’s vibrant, fun and collaborative. We encourage personal and professional development in a welcoming and supportive atmosphere.

Our Customer Service Coordinators: 

• Provide best in class customer service
• Crush day to day administrative tasks
• Get creative and contribute ideas that feed into our resident community
• Communicate clearly and have fun in a supportive team environment
• Engage with our future residents and assist them with reservations
• Help residents with their arrival and departure
• Get involved in broader aspects of property operations, such as Facilities, Sales and Finance

Do you have what it takes?

To be successful you will have the following skills and attributes:

• Strong customer focus and a passion for people
• Commitment to work as part of a team and individually
• Effective time management and organisational skills
• A ‘can do’ approach to the work
• Availability across a 7-day roster (no night shifts required!)
• A background in hospitality or hotels is desirable but not a necessity

What’s in it for you?

• Inclusion in a diverse, multi-cultural and fun team environment
• Exposure to the Purpose-Built Student Accommodation sector
• Development of business skills including sales, marketing and operations
• Recognition of great outcomes, celebrating the wins as a team
• Opportunity to step-up your game and be provided with future opportunities

Think you can demonstrate these talents? Then this could be the role for you. Get in touch!

By submitting an application for a role with Iglu you are agreeing to your application being kept on file for up to 12 months for talent pooling purposes. This will enable you to be considered for further roles during this time. Your personal information contained in your application will be stored in line with Iglu’s Privacy Policy.