CEO or GM – Up to $150K+S, Orange NSW, New Renos, Hospitality & Sporting
This is not your typical club leadership role. This established regional sports club is appointing its first formal General Manager/CEO to professionalise operations and deliver an ambitious transformation plan. With 4,000 members, multiple sporting codes, and prime positioning in Orange, this is a genuine chance to shape a community institution.
The club sits at a pivotal moment: Development is incoming, including gaming room development approved. They need a leader who can honour 30+ years of success while building the frameworks for the next generation.
The Opportunity
As GM/CEO, you’ll have full operational authority and accountability. You’ll partner with a long-serving admin manager who is a star and who brings three decades of operational knowledge and is ready to support your vision in whatever structure serves the club best.
About the Venue
The club features:
* Licensed clubhouse with upgraded bistro operation
* Sports bar, TAB/Keno, function spaces (160+ capacity)
* Extensive sporting fields hosting AFL, rugby, soccer, touch football, athletics
* Outdoor entertainment zones with seasonal activation potential
The club has:
* 30+ staff across permanent, part-time and casual
* 8 sporting codes, 50+ events annually
The culture is characterised by:
* Deep community roots with multi-generational membership
* Family-focused demographic with untapped potential
The Role
Core Responsibilities:
* Leadership of all venue operations (bar, bistro, gaming, functions)
* Team management across 30+ permanent and casual staff
* Sporting group coordination and field allocation management
* Systems implementation: CRM, rostering, online bookings
Strategic Priorities (First 12 Months):
* Establish service standards and operational consistency
* Implement board reporting framework and quarterly governance rhythm
* Drive gaming performance pre and post development
* Build team culture bridging long-term staff and new standards
About You
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.
* 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, with a total staff of 30, it’s not a desk job. There is time for office work but needs to be balanced with being on the floor.
Highly Regarded:
* Regional NSW hospitality experience
* Gaming performance improvement track record
* Grant writing and funding submissions
* Success modernising traditional venues
The Package
* Title:General Manager or CEO based on experience
* Structure:Full-time with flexible mix of office and floor time
* Growth:Clear pathway to expand role as venue develops
Life in Orange
Orange offers one of Australia’s best regional lifestyle propositions, with:
* 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
* True seasons, elevation, and stunning landscapes
Ready to Lead?This is a career-defining opportunity for someone ready to:
* Transform a community asset into a regional hospitality leader
* Build professional frameworks while respecting volunteer heritage
* Navigate the complexity of multiple stakeholders with diplomatic skill
* Drive commercial performance while maintaining community focus
* Lead through influence, not just authority
If you have the operational experience, cultural intelligence, and vision to guide this venue through its most important evolution, we want to hear from you.
Confidential applications welcome.
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