Mandarin-Speaking Studio Launch Lead

NorthStone Talent Partners; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthStone Talent Partners is seeking a hands-on operations leader to establish its first Melbourne studio, coordinating with Singapore HQ. You will oversee local setup, lease negotiations, vendor onboarding and recruitment, delivering the project on-time and within budget.

Reporting to the Singapore team, you will manage cross-functional activities, drive procurement, ensure compliance, and develop a repeatable opening playbook for future Australian locations.

Qualifications

• Experience opening a business or store in Australia, including leasing and fit-out.
• Fluent English and Mandarin, daily collaboration with Singapore headquarters.
• Hands-on experience managing budgets, suppliers and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate professional advisers on company setup and compliance.
• Manage company registration, banking setup and other establishment requirements.
• Work with immigration advisers to coordinate staff transfers from overseas.
• Identify and assess studio locations, negotiate and manage the commercial lease.
• Plan and oversee the studio fit-out with designers, builders and contractors.
• Source and manage suppliers, and lead procurement of equipment and fittings.
• Recruit and onboard the local studio team.
• Lead opening preparations so the studio launches on time and ready to trade.
• Build and manage the establishment budget, timeline and milestones.
• Report progress, risks and decisions to Singapore headquarters on a regular basis.
• Act as the main local point of contact for headquarters and external partners.
• Turn learnings from the Melbourne launch into a repeatable opening playbook.
• Support planning for future studio openings in other Australian cities.

Skills

Business operations

Project management

New-store openings

Job description

NorthStone Talent Partners is seeking a hands-on operations leader to establish its first Melbourne studio, coordinating with Singapore HQ. You will oversee local setup, lease negotiations, vendor onboarding and recruitment, delivering the project on-time and within budget.

Reporting to the Singapore team, you will manage cross-functional activities, drive procurement, ensure compliance, and develop a repeatable opening playbook for future Australian locations.