• Specialist Talent for Australia’s Residential Living Sectors

    We connect investors, developers and operators with the people who design, build and run the communities Australians call home.

Building the Teams Behind Australia’s Living Sectors

Australia’s Living Sectors are transforming.

  • Build To Rent,
  • Student Living,
  • Retirement and Lifestyle Communities,
  • Disability Accommodation and
  • Affordable Housing

are evolving faster than ever before.

Investors are scaling, developers are breaking new ground, and operators are redefining how Australians live.

Amid that growth, one thing matters more than anything else: the right people.  And that’s where Living Sectors Recruitment comes in.

We connect investors, developers and operators with talent that drives this growth.

From capital investment and development through to construction and operations, we recruit across the full lifecycle of residential living assets sourcing leaders, specialists, and emerging talent who understand how communities are designed, built, financed, and operated.

We understand your assets.

We understand your customers.

And we understand the people who make living sectors thrive.

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Our Sector Expertise

We partner with clients across all residential living asset classes, including:

• Build-to-Rent (BTR)
• Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA)
• Retirement & Independent Living
• Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)
• Affordable & Community Housing

Whether you’re delivering a new development, scaling operations, or strengthening governance, we recruit across every stage of the asset lifecycle.

Our Promise

We don’t just fill jobs – we build teams that create communities.

Every assignment is handled with care, transparency, and a deep understanding of the commercial and human drivers within the living sectors. Whether you’re launching a new platform, delivering a project, or scaling national operations, we deliver talent that fits your vision and values.

Let’s Build What’s Next

Whether you’re an investor, developer, operator, or asset owner, we’re ready to support your growth with the right people, today and for the long term.

What Makes Us Different

We don’t try to be all things to all of property.

We specialise in talent that powers Australia’s living sectors,
Build-to-Rent, Student Accommodation, Retirement Living, Affordable Housing, SDA, and Co-Living.

  • 1. Specialists in the Living Sectors Not Generalists

    Most recruiters span commercial, industrial, and residential. We don’t.  Our network, market intel, and candidate pool are purpose-built for the living asset classes. That focus means faster searches, better alignment, and deeper sector insight.

  • 2. Talent Solutions Across the Full Asset Lifecycle

    We understand how living assets perform end-to-end. From capital raising, development and leasing, through to operations, finance, and asset management, we recruit the people who make the model work, not just fill vacancies.

  • 3. Pre-Assessed Talent, Not AI-Written CVs

    Automation has made it easy for candidates to look polished on paper. We interview, validate, and assess talent against sector-specific capability. Every candidate we present comes with a clear rationale: Why We Shortlisted.

  • 4. Transparent Fees, Zero Lock-Ins

    No exclusivity traps, no volume-based discounts designed to tie you up, and no vague pricing. We offer fixed fees or percentage structures with total cost transparency aligned to outcomes, not fine print

  • 5. A Network-Led, Relationship-Driven Approach

    We don’t wait for applications we already know who’s moving, growing, restructuring, or ready for a new challenge. Our work is driven by relationships, referrals, and long-term industry engagement.

  • 6. A Proven Track Record Across Australia’s Leading Platforms

    We’ve placed leaders, operators, analysts, and commercial teams across Build-to-Rent, PBSA, Retirement, and Affordable platforms nationwide.  Our clients value discretion, accuracy, and sector understanding not volume. We partner for growth, not transactions.

  • 7. Deep Sector Experience, Not Learning Curves

    Led by Byron and Andrea Ellis both of whom have gained a deep understanding of Australia’s living sectors. We bring established networks, sector insight, and a proven track record. You don’t need to explain your sector, we know it.

Our Functional Expertise

We recruit the full spectrum of professional and leadership talent across all living sectors:

Investment Manager, Analyst, Fund Manager, Asset Manager

Development Manager, Project Manager, Construction Manager, QS, Design Manager, Contracts & Procurement, Architecture & Design

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CFO, Financial Controller, FP&A Analyst, Strategy Manager

Sales Director, Marketing Manager, Brand & Leasing Specialists

Facilities Manager, Building Manager, Maintenance Supervisor

Quality Manager, Risk & Compliance, Regulatory Affairs

Featured Roles

Operations Manager

An Opportunity to Shape Modern Living

Melbourne | $135,000 + Super

This is more than a functional position, it’s a role at the heart of how people live, belong, and experience a modern residential community.

You’ll own the full resident journey – enquiry, leasing, move-in, day-to-day experience, retention, and the operational heartbeat behind it all. This role directly shapes occupancy, resident satisfaction, and the overall performance of the asset.

The right person will set the tone for the building, the experience, and the community around it.

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Operations Manager

An Opportunity to Shape Modern Living

Melbourne | $135,000 + Super

This is more than a functional position, it’s a role at the heart of how people live, belong, and experience a modern residential community.

You’ll own the full resident journey – enquiry, leasing, move-in, day-to-day experience, retention, and the operational heartbeat behind it all. This role directly shapes occupancy, resident satisfaction, and the overall performance of the asset.

The right person will set the tone for the building, the experience, and the community around it.

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Operations Manager

An Opportunity to Shape Modern Living

Melbourne | $135,000 + Super

This is more than a functional position, it’s a role at the heart of how people live, belong, and experience a modern residential community.

You’ll own the full resident journey – enquiry, leasing, move-in, day-to-day experience, retention, and the operational heartbeat behind it all. This role directly shapes occupancy, resident satisfaction, and the overall performance of the asset.

The right person will set the tone for the building, the experience, and the community around it.

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Our Approach

Living Sector Recruitment was founded on one simple idea:

the living sectors deserve recruiters who understand how they work.

With decades of experience across property, finance, and operations, we’ve built a specialist recruitment business dedicated solely to Australia’s residential living asset classes:,

  • Build-to-Rent,
  • Student Accommodation,
  • Retirement Living,
  • Aged Care,
  • Disability Accommodation, and
  • Affordable Housing.

We understand the commercial drivers behind every project, and the operational realities that keep them performing day to day.

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