About the club A well-established regional club with a significant community presence, it operates multiple revenue streams, including gaming, food and beverage, functions, and property investments. The organisation has recently strengthened its governance structure and is focused on implementing strategic growth initiatives under new board leadership. It is a couple hours' drive from Melbourne and not far from Echuca. It has access to quality schools, healthcare, and recreational facilities. The region offers affordable housing, strong community connections, and attractive family lifestyle benefits. Key Assets: ● Gaming operations (100 machines) ● Multiple dining venues and function facilities ● Property investment portfolio ● Sports and recreational facilities ● Strong membership base THE ROLE Lead strategic and operational management of all club activities, driving financial performance improvement and delivery of strategic objectives. Report directly to the Board of Directors while ensuring regulatory compliance across all business units. Key Accountabilities: ● Strategic planning implementation and organisational transformation ● Financial management and performance optimisation across multiple revenue streams ● Gaming operations oversight and regulatory compliance management ● Multi-venue food & beverage and function operations leadership ● Asset portfolio management and capital planning ● Board relations and governance support, including Company Secretary duties ● Member engagement and community relationship development ● Staff leadership across diverse operational teams ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS Experience & Background: ● Minimum 4 years CEO/General Manager experience in registered clubs or multi-site hospitality ● Proven track record in gaming operations (80 machines) and compliance management ● Demonstrated success in multi-venue food & beverage operations ● Strong financial management with P&L accountability for $5M revenue operations ● Experience working with volunteer boards and not-for-profit governance structures Leadership & Strategic Capabilities: ● Strategic plan implementation and organisational change management ● Asset management and capital planning experience ● Technology modernisation and process improvement leadership ● Crisis management and business performance improvement ● Community engagement and stakeholder relationship management Industry Knowledge: ● Comprehensive understanding of gaming, liquor, and registered club legislation ● Experience with regulatory compliance and reporting requirements ● Knowledge of club industry best practices and performance benchmarks CANDIDATE PROFILE We seek an experienced club industry leader who can balance commercial excellence with community service obligations. The successful candidate will demonstrate a genuine commitment to regional living and possess the strategic thinking required to drive sustainable growth. Personal Attributes: ● Strong commitment to regional community engagement ● Collaborative leadership style suited to a volunteer governance environment ● Proven ability to build high-performing teams ● Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills ● Genuine willingness to relocate and integrate into the regional community APPLICATION PROCESS This confidential recruitment process is managed by Placed Recruitment. All applications will be handled with strict discretion.