Studio Manager | Cottesloe, Perth WA

Position type: Part-time, 3-4 days per week.

Salary: Negotiable and dependent on experience and qualifications.

We are seeking a highly organised, proactive, and professional individual to join our dynamic design studio. This role is central to the smooth day-to-day running of our office, leading the studio's operations and supporting the Director and wider team. If you have strong financial, HR, and administrative skills, and enjoy being the go-to person who keeps everything running seamlessly, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role: We are seeking an experienced, resourceful, adaptable, and detail-oriented individual with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Responsibilities include:

- Oversee all aspects of studio administration and operations.
- Manage accounts and financial planning, including reconciling, tracking receipts, managing Xero, monthly invoicing, and project forecasting.
- Support HR functions, including leave management, onboarding, offboarding, and staff support.
- Coordinate meetings, agendas, minutes, and AV setup.
- Manage the day-to-day running of the office, including the sample library, couriers, deliveries, and coordination with IT.
- Reception and phone coverage.
- Lead special projects,



including the annual staff workshop.
- Management of Social Media accounts.

Essential skills:

- Excellent administrative, organisational, and financial abilities.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
- Experience using Xero and Harvest.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Solid initiative and problem-solving ability.
- Professional, approachable, and proactive attitude.

Prerequisites

- Right to work in Australia: Full working visa
- Be available to commence work from mid-November.
- Be available to work in January, from Wednesday 6th.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role.

Why Join Us?

- Be an integral part of a creative and collaborative studio environment.
- Work closely with a supportive leadership team.
- Varied role with exposure to Accounts, HR, and Office Management.
- Opportunity to make the role your own and shape the day-to-day running of the studio.
- Supportive team environment.

If you're a motivated all-rounder who takes pride in keeping things running smoothly and enjoys supporting a passionate team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV and cover letter.

📌 Studio Manager (Perth)
🏢 Mowbray Architecture
📍 Perth