Studio Manager

Description

The Studio Manager works closely with Studio Directors to ensure the studio operates efficiently, delivers high-quality proposals, and supports a strong team environment. In this role you will have broad and diverse areas of accountability.

You will also contribute to the One Studio approach, sharing knowledge and supporting operational improvements across the practice.

• Lead the preparation of our studio client strategy, submissions and tenders, including risk assessment, fee setting, and strategy development, to secure work aligned with business priorities.
• Lead the studio support team.
• Manage HR activities for the studio, including recruitment, performance reviews, and team development, while maintaining a positive and professional workplace.
• Support Studio Directors in managing team and project resourcing, monitoring workloads, and ensuring the right mix of skills across projects.

Requirements

Although prior practice or Studio Management experience in design or architecture will be highly regarded, we welcome candidates from a wide range of backgrounds within professional services organisations (e.g., engineering, construction, consultancy, or law).

Only applications from Australian Citizens, permanent residents or long-term visa holders are eligible for appointment at this time.

You’re outcome-focused, collaborative, and committed to continuous improvement. Skilled in marketing, bids, and tender management, you deliver high-quality proposals under pressure. Confident in leading people and managing studio processes, you balance priorities across marketing, resourcing, and operations. Detail-oriented and practical, you thrive in fast-paced environments, managing deadlines and multiple workstreams to achieve consistent results.

• Experienced in delivering end-to-end marketing plans, bids, tenders, and submissions.
• Skilled in preparing and formatting proposals, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with InDesign.
• Collaborative and adaptable, building strong relationships across teams and with clients.
• A confident leader with experience managing HR processes and team development.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Benefits

Our workplace culture is extremely supportive, creative and driven, so you can rest assured that your colleagues will have your back and will help you to succeed in the role. We embrace diversity, foster professional development, and will provide you with the tools and environment you need to thrive.

• MAPS Days – four paid days per year to explore your passion project, and up to two days for paid volunteering at an organisation of your choice,
• Access to generous paid parental leave benefits after 6 months,
• Ability to purchase an additional two weeks of leave via our Purchased Leave initiative,
• Professional membership support following probation – reimbursement of annual memberships fees.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance