Job Description
This is a leadership role with full operational authority and accountability. As the General Manager/CEO, you will partner with a long-serving admin manager who brings three decades of operational knowledge and is ready to support your vision in whatever structure serves the club best.
The club is seeking a leader who can professionalise operations, deliver an ambitious transformation plan, and shape a community institution. With 4000 members, multiple sporting codes, and prime positioning in Orange, this is a genuine chance to make a lasting impact.
As GM/CEO, you'll have the opportunity to drive commercial performance while maintaining community focus. You'll need to navigate the complexity of multiple stakeholders with diplomatic skill and lead through influence, not just authority.
Key Responsibilities
* Leadership of all venue operations bar bistro gaming functions
* Team management across 30 permanent and casual staff
* P/L ownership, budgets, forecasting, cost control, board reporting
* Club Gaming Compliance management, liquor, gaming etc.
* Sporting group coordination and field allocation management
* Capital project oversight including gaming room development
* Systems implementation, CRM, rostering, online bookings
Required Skills & Qualifications
We're seeking a leader with both operational grunt and strategic vision. You might be a current 2IC in a regional club ready for CEO responsibilities, an operations manager seeking your first executive role, or a hands-on CEO who thrives in venues where you can genuinely impact culture and results.
The ideal candidate will have:
* Leadership experience in clubs, hotels, or multi-outlet hospitality
* Proven P/L management and financial reporting capability
* Strong people leadership with ability to unite diverse stakeholders
* Compliance expertise across licensed venue requirements
* Experience managing capital projects or facility improvements
* Cultural intelligence to honour legacy while driving change
* Willingness to be visible during key service periods (2-3 nights/week initially)
* Hands-on in the business management style
Benefits
The successful candidate can expect:
* Salary: $120000 - $150000 + super
* Title: General Manager or CEO based on experience
* Structure: Full-time with flexible mix of office and floor time
* Benefits: Relocation support available, on-site parking, venue privileges
* Growth: Clear pathway to expand role as venue develops
Life in Orange
Orange offers one of Australia's best regional lifestyle propositions. This thriving inland city population 45000 delivers:
* Renowned food and wine scene with 50 cellar doors nearby
* Excellent schools (public and private options)
* Major regional hospital and healthcare
* Property market with consistent growth (30 years without decline)
* 3.5 hours to Sydney (daily flights available)
Ready to Lead?
This is a career-defining opportunity for someone ready to transform a community asset into a regional hospitality leader. Apply now to take the next step in your career.