Want to be part of the UKO team?
We are always on the lookout for diverse, vibrant and energetic people to join us at UKO.
If you have hospitality, hotel and/or real estate experience and keen to work with a progressive future-focussed business, we want to meet you!
UKO is a leading Australian co-living and build-to-rent property management business. We empower inner-city renters to live a well balanced life through affordable, flexible and community-led living.
Currently Sydney based, we are expanding across to Perth with a goal to stretch into many more Australian cities in years to come.
Our custom-designed accommodation spaces offer renters an inner-city nest to not just call home but also connect and network. Residents of our apartments live in private studios or apartments with access to communal living where they can meet new friends and ultimately unwind in the company of others should they want to.
UKO is where real friendships are made, and many stories have begun and we pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional experience, along with an exceptional workplace.
With more than 18 years of experience in the hospitality and shortterm accommodation industries, co-founders Alex Thorpe and Rhys Williams started UKO in 2018 with backing from the Accommodation Powerhouse Group. Our dynamic team consists of real estate professionals, designers, salespeople, operations experts, marketers and hospitality veterans.
UKO People are fun, hard working with a great sense of humour and achievement.
we manage co-living properties across Australia and build communities and creative vertical villages for a living.
Yes, it really is innovative and dynamic here and we look for likeminded people to join us.
We are suckers for good coffee, a sense of adventure and a hunger for finding hidden gems. We thrive on innovation, the collective experience and have an appetite for different. Our passion for people is real and we are inspired by design, form and clever details.
We enjoy a good challenge, have an enormous amount of energy and get motivated by the success and growth of our business.
Our culture is fun and fuelled by hard work and a healthy appetite for loving what we do. We build communities and much of what we do is manifested on the foundation of teamwork and people power.
We nurture and retain talent by creating a culture that is inquisitive, self-driven and career minded. At UKO everyone is encouraged to think and act like business owners, creating a culture of accountability and purpose. We celebrate the importance of hard work in meeting the commitments of our stakeholders always.
Our teams are global, diverse and bring a multitude of skills and global experiences into our mix. They make UKO the successful hospitality/hotel hybrid we are today, building homes and communities for global citizens; with much heart and soul.
We are more than a career or work place. We embody family values that imbue trust, respect and togetherness at UKO. We build each other up and foster development with our growth mindset and caring nature.
We celebrate every milestone, open as many doors as possible for each other and always put our people first.
At UKO, we are dedicated to fostering our hospitality values and a strong community culture.
We pride ourselves on being open and respectful, practice empathy and make decisions that continue to enhance our relationships with others.
We believe in remaining true to ourselves, a humble approach to business, and above all respecting each other’s opinions and individuality here at UKO.
Honesty and authenticity are key to our ways of working and reflect the commitment we not only make to our tenants, but also to our business partners and ourselves.
We invest in the quality of our work and have an evolution mindset while we hold true to our values and belief in our people making all the difference.
Simone
Senior Community Manager
Yulia
Community Manager
Martina
Community Manager
Brani
Senior Community Manager
Monica
Senior Community Manager
Rojesh
Community Manager
Ophelie
Community Manager
Antoine
Community Manager
Florencia
Community Manager
Adriana
Leasing Administrator Coordinator
Lais
Leasing Administrator Manager
Nick
Technical Services Director
Louise
Co General Manager
Marta
General Manager
At UKO, we develop purposefully designed boutique accommodation spaces across Sydney that enable people to connect & network. Our residents have access to their private apartment but to shared living spaces where they can work,
mingle, entertain, or relax. UKO is where real friendships are made and many stories have begun.
Your missions
Remuneration: unpaid
To discuss the position or apply please email careers@uko.com.au
At UKO, we develop purposefully designed boutique accommodation spaces across Sydney that enable people to connect & network. Our residents have access to their private apartment but to shared living spaces where they can work,
mingle, entertain, or relax. UKO is where real friendships are made and many stories have begun.
Your missions
Qualifications
Remuneration: unpaid
To discuss the position or apply please email careers@uko.com.au
We’re looking for a new UKO superstar in Sydney!
Really exciting opportunity for a hospitality and/or real estate professional with management experience who loves to make something their own and take care of a community of residents. Join us and take a leading role in building & shaping UKO!
About UKO
At UKO, we operate community-driven and focused boarding houses and built-to-rent properties across Sydney and Melbourne that enable people to connect & network. Our residents have access to their private studios/apartments and to shared living spaces where they can work, mingle, entertain, or relax. UKO is where real friendships are made and many stories have begun.
About the role
The Cluster Operations Manager will be responsible for leading and training a team of 3-4 Community Managers, developing pricing strategies, monitoring market trends, and managing all aspects of a property cluster and ensuring compliance with regulations.
This is a newly created role in New South Wales and will be fundamental in supporting our team to deliver the best experience and services to residents and landlords, achieving financial targets and goals, and for upskilling a team within the region, as well as working alongside the senior leadership team on growth and ad-hoc projects.
As a Cluster Operations Manager, you will have full accountability for your area. You’ll be responsible for maximising business growth, focusing on leasing strategy and operational efficiencies. You will help each individual overcome areas of development including how to sharpen their sales and rate strategy approach, improve time management, effectively manage all aspects of the building, resident satisfaction, and community engagement.
In this role, you’ll assume leadership and accountability for managing your team. You’ll actively participate in the recruitment process and be instrumental in developing a personalised onboarding and training plan for each team member. Additionally, you’ll take on the responsibility of covering their duties during annual leave periods.
As part of your responsibilities, you will also be required to manage a small property portfolio.
This role is a senior strategic position within a rapidly expanding company, offering a dynamic work environment where each day presents unique challenges. You will thrive in resolving property-related issues, demonstrating adaptability to changing property needs, and you will work with the General Manager to develop improvements in the day-to-day operations of the Community Manager roles.
Furthermore, you will also contribute to various ad hoc projects as needed.
During the first 6 months, you will assist the team with the training and implementation of a new property management system and will help the business to scale by defining and implementing new processes.
Your responsibilities
Background, prior experience & skills
Key Personal Drivers
This is a great role for someone experienced in real estate, hospitality, and/or property management and endowed with an entrepreneurial mindset, who would love to take more ownership in their career and guide a team of autonomous Community Managers to success.
The ideal candidate will be able to hit the ground running, is self-motivated, can work autonomously and is looking for a long-term career as our brand moves through its growth phase of opening new properties across the country.
To discuss the position or apply please email careers@uko.com.au
We look forward to hearing from you!
We’re looking for a new UKO superstar in Sydney!
Really exciting opportunity for a hospitality and/or real estate professional with management experience who loves to make something their own and take care of a community of residents. Join us and take a leading role in building & shaping UKO!
About UKO
At UKO, we operate community-driven and focused boarding houses and built-to-rent properties across Sydney and Melbourne that enable people to connect & network. Our residents have access to their private studios/apartments and to shared living spaces where they can work, mingle, entertain, or relax. UKO is where real friendships are made and many stories have begun.
About the role
The Community Manager plays a pivotal role in overseeing the property’s operational and financial performance, taking full responsibility for achieving revenue Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and maximising Gross Operating Profit (GOP) by effectively managing occupancy and weekly average rates.
Serving as the primary point of contact for residents, landlords, coworkers, and external contractors, the Community Manager will ensure optimal site presentation and oversee every aspect of the resident journey – from pre-arrival to departure – including the management of ongoing, periodic, and outgoing inspections.
This management role exhibits a passion for delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining a deep understanding of real estate market trends. This is a perfect role for a sales-driven individual, with strong business acumen, who is willing to take full ownership of a property cluster and develop management skills in a small, but fast-growing organisation.
Your responsibilities
Leasing
Operations
Resident Experience
Background, prior experience & skills
The ideal candidate will be able to hit the ground running, is self-motivated, can work autonomously, and is looking for a long-term career as our brand moves through its growth phase of opening new properties across the country.
To discuss the position or apply please email careers@uko.com.au
We look forward to hearing from you!