Cremorne, Melbourne VIC | Full-time or part-time considered

Bring your practice management experience to an international architecture and design studio, supporting a team of 20 across high-end hospitality and residential projects.

About us

We’re an international hospitality design company based in Cremorne’s creative precinct. Our multidisciplinary team of architects and designers works on high-end hospitality and residential projects around the world.

The role

You’ll keep the studio’s day-to-day operations running smoothly and work closely with the Principal, team, accountant and bookkeeper. Key responsibilities include:

- Coordinate bookkeeping matters with the accountant and bookkeeper; manage invoicing, cash flow and accounting schedules.
- Liaise with international clients about invoicing and payment matters.
- Support the Principal with contract checks and updates, and manage project time allocations through Xero.
- Support staff with HR-related matters and maintain office procedures, protocols and supplies.
- Coordinate studio events and help the team work effectively across different cultures and time zones.

About you





- At least five years’ experience in practice management in the architecture or design industry.
- Strong administration, organisation and interpersonal skills, with excellent attention to detail.
- Confident managing competing priorities and communicating with staff and international clients.
- General bookkeeping knowledge, familiarity with Xero, and robust Microsoft Office skills.
- Applicants must live in Australia and have legal working rights. Additional language skills are welcome, but not essential.

What we offer

- The opportunity to work with a friendly, multidisciplinary team on global luxury projects.
- A creative, team-oriented studio culture that values innovation, rigour and craftsmanship.
- A personable yet professionally ambitious workplace, with flexible part-time or full-time arrangements considered.
- A primarily studio-based role in Cremorne. Some work from home may be agreed; permanent work from home is not available.
- A flexible start date, with commencement anticipated within the next three months.

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