Studio Manager – Thylacine
About Us
As a company Thylacine have over 25 years of experience in the specialist field of interpretive, exhibition and visitor experience design for the GLAM sector (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, Museums) in addition to visitor centres, cultural sites and public artworks that respond to place.
We are a multi-award-winning team who work in planning, design, fabrication and delivery of interpretive projects around Australia and the Asia Pacific.
Join our award-winning team and help support the team who deliver some of Australia’s most inspiring cultural experiences.
The Role
Our Studio Manager is at the centre of operations. Working closely with the Studio Partners, Management Team and Design Team to ensure the studio operates efficiently, delivers high-quality projects and proposals, and supports a strong team environment.
This is a dynamic role with opportunity for strategic oversight and project coordination.
You’ll work on everything from managing studio operations and supporting directors to awards submissions and coordinating travel arrangements
Your Responsibilities:
Lead the studio in managing team and project resourcing, monitoring workloads, and ensuring the right mix of skills across projects.
Support studio team coordination, including recruitment, onboarding and performance support, contributing to a positive and well-functioning studio environment
Assist the Business Development team with the coordination and preparation of submissions and tenders to secure work aligned with business priorities.
About You:
A confident leader with experience managing HR processes and team development.
Confident in leading people and managing studio processes, you balance priorities across resourcing, and operations.
Collaborative and adaptable, building strong relationships across teams and with clients.
Being outcome-focused, collaborative, and committed to continuous improvement.
Detail-oriented and practical, you thrive in fast-paced environments, managing deadlines and multiple workstreams to achieve consistent results.
Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Desirable Experience:
GLAM sector management experience
Experience with Streamtime or other project management platforms
Exposure to HR systems such as Employment Hero or similar.
Experience supporting HR or people operations in a studio or professional services environment
Details:
The position is fulltime or part time, negotiable with the right candidate. Salary negotiable depending on experience.
Benefits and Culture
As part of the team, you will enjoy benefits such as;
Flexible working hours and a family friendly workplace
A positive, collaborative and inclusive team culture
Inclusion in social and cultural events around work and work projects
Choice in direction of professional development programs
First Nations cultural training program
Equal Opportunity
Thylacine is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all candidates. We encourage applications from people from diverse groups, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people from culturally diverse backgrounds; young people; older workers; people with disabilities; LGBTIQ+ and other minority groups.
To Apply
Please send your CV and cover letter to:
Ally@thylacine.com.au