Senior Project and Office Manager

Light & Wonder; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Global team exposure

Modern waterfront office

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Light & Wonder in Sydney is seeking a hands-on Studio Lead / Office Manager to run the Lightning Box studio day-to-day. You’ll support designers, artists, and engineers by ensuring smooth operations, facilities, and procurement, while maintaining a vibrant studio culture.

You’ll report to the VP of Game Studios NorAm and collaborate with HR, IT, and regional teams to align on health, safety, and workplace policies. A strong pro-active mindset and excellent communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in office management or studio operations.
• Experience in games/creative studios is a strong plus.
• Excellent organizational and multi-stakeholder coordination skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities with vendors, leadership and developers.
• Proactive problem-solving mindset with discretion in handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Run day-to-day studio operations and facilities management.
• Coordinate scheduling, meetings, and cross-team communication.
• Own vendor relations, budgets, and procurement for the studio.
• Oversee onboarding/offboarding, workspace setup, and supplies.
• Plan events, offsites, and studio visits; maintain calendar and travel arrangements.
• Partner with HR, IT, and leadership on health, safety, and policy.
• Foster a positive, inclusive culture and resolve workplace issues.

Skills

Office management

Studio operations

Stakeholder coordination

Communication skills

Problem solving

Discretion

Tools

AI software

Productivity tools

Job description

iGaming:
If it’s iGaming, we know a thing or two. At Light & Wonder, It’s all about the games, and our digital teamleads the global iGaming market, providing jaw-dropping content and innovative software that powers the world's most successful online gaming providers.

Position Summary

We're looking for a Studio Lead / Office Manager to run the day-to-day of our Lightning Box studio in the heart of Sydney — part operations lead, part office manager, and part culture-keeper. You'll be the person who makes sure the studio runs smoothly so our designers, artists, mathematicians and more can focus on building great games. This is a hands-on, highly visible role at the centre of the studio, reporting to the VP of Game Studios NorAm.

Responsibilities

• Support production teams with project coordination: scheduling, meeting logistics, and cross-team communication.
• Work closely with our wider LNW teams to ensure we have full visibility in and out of the Lightning Box roadmap
• Align with the team in Pune on a regular basis to ensure complete and synergy and alignment on game delivery and management
• Own day-to-day studio operations, acting as the first point of contact for facilities, vendors, and general office needs.
• Manage the physical workspace: office layout, equipment, hardware/peripherals for dev teams and supplies.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding logistics for new hires — workstations, access, seating, and studio orientation.
• Plan and run studio events, team offsites, milestone celebrations, and visitors.
• Manage relationships with landlords, building management, IT/facilities vendors, and service contracts.
• Support budget tracking for office and studio operational spend, including procurement and expense processing.
• Partner with HR, IT, and Studio Leadership on health & safety, compliance, and workplace policy.
• Act as a culture champion — fostering a positive, inclusive studio environment and resolving day-to-day workplace issues.
• Manage studio calendars, travel arrangements, and visiting stakeholder schedules.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in office management, studio operations, or a similar operational role, ideally in games, tech, or a creative studio environment.
• Experience working in or with a game development, digital entertainment, or iGaming studio is a strong plus.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills — comfortable working with developers, artists, leadership, and vendors alike.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset and calm under pressure.
• Discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential or sensitive information.
• Proficiency with office/productivity tools and familiarity with AI software is a major plus.

Why would you enjoy working with us at Light & Wonder?

• Competitive benefits, an open and supportive environment as well as a modern and exciting workplace
• The opportunity to interact with global teams on a regular basis
• Opportunity to work on exciting and innovative projects in the gaming industry.
• Collaborative and creative work environment.
• Tangible and genuine development - at Light & Wonder, you can take your career where you want it to go!

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