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With nine design studios worldwide, chances are you've encountered our work. We specialise in architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, and urban design. Our diverse, multi-disciplinary team brings together a wealth of skills and perspectives that unlock the economic, social, and cultural potential of projects.
Across our studios we connect insight and creativity, creating a better future by designing the world's best places - places people love, is what drives us.
At Hassell, we're dedicated to sustainability and regenerative design. Our designers play a pivotal role in shaping a better future for communities and our planet. Join us in making a lasting impact.
About the Role
We're seeking a Studio Manager to join our team in Melbourne! In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in supporting our Managing Principal, Practice Leaders, and Principals. Your primary focus will revolve around the smooth administration and management of our studio.
Here's what you'll be responsible for:
- Manage day-to-day studio operations, ensuring seamless coordination, leadership and efficiency within our Business Support team. You'll also oversee premises management of our central CBD studio to maintain an optimal work environment.
- Collaborate closely with our Practice Leaders to achieve top-notch project outcomes and foster a thriving work environment for our talented teams.
- Commit to embodying and promoting HASSELL's core values.
Experience in a similar role as a studio or office manager for a large and diverse workplace, ideally gain in architecture, design, or similar highly collaborative environments.
The ideal candidate for this role embodies a comprehensive set of skills and qualities:
- Exceptional leadership skills that inspire and guide teams effectively through challenges.
- Demonstrates initiative, forward planning, and a strong sense of responsibility for tasks and outcomes.
- Excels in collaborative environments, engaging effectively with team members and stakeholders.
- Possesses a high level of business insight.
- Exhibits excellent verbal and written communication skills, essential for seamless interaction across all levels.
- Capable and willing to coach, support and mentor others, contributing significantly to team growth, performance and development.
- A talent for fostering connections across professional networks, clients, and colleagues within HASSELL.
- An Ownership Mindset
- A history of proactive pursuit of new ideas, continuous learning, and seizing growth opportunities.
- Keen Attention to Detail: monitors business performance drivers.
- The ability to understand the studio's overall operations and takes proactive measures to improve any underperforming areas.
- A dedication to maintaining strict adherence to Professional Practice Group processes, project reporting, and cash collections, ensuring operational integrity and efficiency.
Our team enjoys a wide range of benefits to support their development and well-being:
- 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers.
- A progressive flexible work policy that allows hybrid work, location flexibility and work pattern flexibility
- Inter-studio transfer opportunities
- Wellbeing benefits
- Development and training opportunities, including access to online training programs and our People Coach program.
- Study assistance
Hassell is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity. We demonstrate our commitment to reconciliation and cultural safety by fostering inclusive environments that value the cultural identities, perspectives, and practices of all individuals. We prioritise ensuring that everyone feels safe, included, and respected.
Our local studios serve as primary hubs for in-person connection and collaboration, and we offer flexible and hybrid work arrangements. Hassell encourages sustainable work hours and actively supports the holistic health and well-being of our people.
Apply Now We're a fast-paced and proactive practice, so we don't wait until applications close to review them. Submit your CV. Please note that we do not accept speculative candidates via agencies or third parties.
