Studio Assistant - SMG Studio

Dentsu Aegis Network Ltd.; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

SMG in Sydney is seeking a Studio Assistant to be the heartbeat of the studio, handling admin and operations, onboarding new starters, and coordinating events. This 1-year fixed-term contract offers a remote working option while benefiting from an on-site presence in a vibrant studio environment.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, proactive communication, and supporting a positive team culture across our Sydney offices and activities.

Qualifications

• Highly organised and proactive; able to juggle multiple priorities.
• People-focused communicator who builds relationships.
• Resourceful and comfortable using collaboration tools.
• Problem solver who takes initiative.
• Adaptive team player in a dynamic studio.

Responsibilities

• Keep the studio running smoothly by managing day-to-day admin, internal communications and documentation.
• Support onboarding of new starters, setting up systems and access, and maintaining up-to-date resources and how-to guides.
• Coordinate travel, events, team activities, and studio celebrations, bringing people together and helping foster a positive team culture.
• Be the point of contact for team requests; managing tickets, troubleshooting issues, escalating where necessary.
• Provide operational support through inbox management, expense reconciliation, feedback reporting, and ensuring leaders are informed and organised.

Skills

Highly organised

People-focused communicator

Resourceful

Problem solver

Adaptive team player

Tools

Google Workspace

Slack

Jira

Job description

Job Description: At SMG,we have created award winning titles including LEGO Party! Moving Out,Thumb Drift,andOne More Line.We love building fun first games and wedon’ttake ourselves too seriously.

Are you the kind of person who loves keeping things organised, bringing people together, and making sure nothing falls through the cracks? As our Studio Assistant, you'll be the heartbeat of SMG, supporting with admin and operations, to team onboarding and events. This is a highly visible role, perfect for someone who takes pride in attention to detail and making things run seamlessly.

This is a 1-year fixed term contract and requires full Australian working rights. It offers a remote working option, but we do have offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide you could work from.

Core responsibilities

• Keep the studio running smoothly by managing day-to-day admin, internal communications and documentation.
• Support with onboarding new starters, helping to set up systems and access, and maintaining up-to-date resources and "how-to" guides.
• Coordinate travel, events, team activities, and studio celebrations, bringing people together and helping foster a positive team culture.
• Be the point of contact for team requests; managing tickets, troubleshooting issues, escalating where necessary.
• Provide operational support through inbox management, expense reconciliation, feedback reporting, and ensuring leaders are informed and organised.

A bit about you

• You’re highly organised and proactive, you keep things on track and can confidently juggle multiple priorities at once.
• A people focused communicator, you enjoy supporting colleagues, building relationships, and creating great experiences.
• Someone resourceful, you’re comfortable working across or picking up tools such as Google Workspace, Slack, Jira.
• A problem solver who takes initiative, spots opportunities to improve processes, and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves to get things done.
• A positive, adaptable team player who thrives in a dynamic studio environment where no two days are the same.

Become a champion for meaningful progress: Our diverse and inclusive culture enables our employees to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so. For us, this is the foundation for great innovation which, in turn, generates better outcomes for our people, partners and communities. This is why we encourage applications from people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures. If you want to belong to a one global network where opportunities are limitless – we look forward to welcoming you.

Location: Sydney

Brand: Time Type: Full time Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)