We are Veriu Group (pronounced 'Very You')! Our brands come from humble beginnings and a passion for connecting travellers to the local authenticity of a location. We aim to bring people together in new ways, to create lifelong travel memories that can’t be found in a guidebook, and to help people discover the true experience of a place. Through our brands Punthill Apartment Hotels and Veriu Hotels & Suites, we operate 25 hotels across Australia and have over 35 years of brand history. Our ambitious plan to operate 80 hotels becomes closer this year with numerous new hotel openings across the country, and this means we’re well on our way to achieving our mission of becoming the largest Australian-owned apartment hotel operator. Our people are incredible because they're empowered to be themselves. We're not about hierarchy or rigid structure. Instead, we create an environment where people can make decisions, feel supported and access unlimited opportunities for growth. Our values of Relationship-Focused, Integrity, Personal Growth & Ownership Mindset guide our actions and decisions, and are what our diverse culture is all about. Now is the perfect time for like-minded people to join our expansion journey. If you’re looking for a meaningful role that can make a serious impact, within a culture that allows you to be truly you – you’ve found us and we can’t wait to hear from you! To learn more about us, visit our website! / or to Veriu Group Our Corporate Office is located on St Kilda Road in Melbourne. Here, you will find a group of dedicated and enthusiastic individuals who together create a fun environment that allows opinions to be heard and people to have the freedom to truly make a difference. We believe strongly in our flat structure, which allows people to grow their knowledge and skills to become the best version of themselves. At our corporate office we're: A modern & completely open plan office with smart casual dress code A team of about 45 people across Central Sales Reservations, National Sales, Revenue, Marketing, People & Culture, Development, Property & Leasing and Finance Walking distance to public transport (train/tram), close to public car parks and have free & secure bike/scooter storage A team that doesn't believe in corporate politics and values balancing work with life Role Summary As a Design & Administrative Assistant to the Project & Development team, you’ll bring a detailed eye and eagerness to grow your career in design, development or project management. This role is perfectly suited for students, graduates or anyone with an interest in Project Management who is looking to enter the workforce. This opportunity will allow you to apply your knowledge in design, architecture or development to a professional environment. You will be be part of a small close-knit department and support our Project Managers to deliver our impressive pipeline of new properties across Australia. Benefits You'll be someone looking for a career with a growing, Australian-owned hotel group. Access: National career growth opportunities Accelerated development in a variety of hotel management or corporate areas Comprehensive onboarding & ongoing support The chance to join our Fast-Track Hotel Management Development program Genuine flexibility and job security High performing culture that values relationships & individuality, where our leadership know you by name Generous referral bonuses when you refer your friends to work with us (up to $1000) Discounts on accommodation across our network Discounts on private health insurance Access to our Employee Assistance Program About You We work in a fast-paced environment where no day is the same, so we’re looking for people who are adaptable, enjoy variety and operate with an ownership mindset. The successful person must have: Approved Australian working rights (Australian Citizenship, Permanent Residency or a Visa with approved working rights) An understanding of design, architecture or project management Currently completing or graduated from related studies Demonstrated ability to develop strong working relationships Excellent communication (written & verbal) High standards of accuracy and attention to detail