PRACTICE MANAGER

Who We Are:

We are an international hospitality design company located in Melbourne’s creative district, Cremorne, specialising in high-end hospitality and residential projects. We seek an experienced Practice Manager to join our team.

What we are looking for:

· A person with a proven track record as a Practice Manger with a minimum of 5 years’ specific experience in the industry.

· Exceptional administration skills to keep our busy team of 20 professional architects and designers organised.

· A person with above average organisational and interpersonal skills as well as a keen eye for detail.

· A confident communicator who thrives in a studio culture that values dynamic, creativity, rigor and craftsmanship.

· Confident multi-tasking.

· A person open to an international working setting dealing with a variety of different countries and cultures. Foreign language skills are a bonus but not a must.

· A general understanding of bookkeeping and good familiarity with XERO.

· Full control of MICROSOFT office (Word, Outlook, Excel, etc)

Your Role:

· Liaise with the accountant and bookkeeper on all bookkeeping related issues on a daily basis.

· Manage invoicing, oversee cash-flow and update accounting schedules.





· Liaise with overseas clients on issues in relation to invoicing.

· Assist the Principal in checking and updating contracts (this does not require legal expertise but common sense and a keen eye).

· Workflow Management including ensuring time allocations are enforced on projects using the internal time keeping system (XERO time keeping).

· Liaise with staff on HR related issues.

· Manage office supplies.

· Maintain effective office procedures and protocols.

· Organize studio events.

The team consists of a diverse mix of international designers and architects. Good synergy with the team is important.

We offer

· Work with a friendly, multidisciplinary design team on global luxury projects.

· Be part of a creative culture that encourages innovation, collaboration and growth.

· Enjoy a studio workplace that is personable, yet professionally ambitious.

· Flexible working arrangements – part-time or full-time can be considered. Working is largely from the studio. Permanent WFH is not offered. Part WFH may be agreeable.

· Starting time flexible - sometime within the next 3 months.

Applicants must have legal working rights in Australia and reside in Australia

📌 Practice Manager (Cremorne)
🏢 Layan Design Group
📍 Cremorne