The Organisation
Eastlake Football Club Ltd was established in 1926 and is primarily an AFL club. Eastlake Football Club Limited, known as Eastlake Group consists of the Eastlake Football Club, Eastlake Calwell, Eastlake Gungahlin, Eastlake Events and Cornerstone Pub.
Eastlake Group provides financial support to the Eastlake Football Club programs, both junior and senior, to ensure the football club continues to be competitive, sustainable, and ultimately achieve football success. We celebrate 100 years of football history in 2026!
As a registered and licensed venue, we provide bar, bistro, function spaces, sports and gaming facilities. Operating 240 gaming machines and assets of over $50 million.
The Opportunity
The Board is seeking an accomplished and commercially astute Chief Executive Officer to lead the Club through its next phase. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the CEO will have overall accountability for strategy, operations, financial performance, and culture.
This role will suit a senior leader who combines strong business discipline with a genuine appreciation for member-based organisations and community values.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic & Operational Leadership
* Provide clear, confident leadership aligned with Board-endorsed strategy and objectives
* Drive sustainable growth through disciplined financial management, commercial initiatives, and member engagement
* Oversee all aspects of club operations, including administration, finance, food and beverage, gaming, and events.
* Maintain high standards of service delivery and member satisfaction
* Ensure facilities, assets, and grounds are maintained to an excellent standard
* Build the Club’s profile through targeted marketing, communications, and partnerships
Governance, Compliance & Administration
* Ensure full compliance with all relevant legislation, including Liquor & Gaming, WHS, environmental and employment obligations
* Act as the Club’s appointed Licensee under the Liquor Act
* Implement and operationalise Board policies and resolutions
* Manage Board, AGM, and sub-committee processes, including agendas, reporting, and minutes
* Oversee member communications across digital platforms, newsletters, and formal notices
* Represent the Club professionally with governing bodies, reciprocal clubs, industry partners, and at official functions
* Ensure the systems utilized in the business meet the workforce needs to ensure a productive and efficient working environment
Financial Management
* Develop and deliver annual budgets, operational plans, and reporting frameworks.
* Ensure financial sustainability through sound revenue management
* Responsibility for managing the gaming and business assets
* Prepare and analyse monthly financial reports with clear commentary and recommendations for the Board
* Prepare the annual financial report in collaboration with Financial Controller and auditors
* Ensure sound financial systems and accounting practices are maintained
People & Culture
* An inclusive leader who looks to develop and support staff, fostering a positive, accountable and professional workplace culture
* Support and promote a strong safety culture by ensuring all work activities are performed in compliance with WHS standards
* Reinforce and promote the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and diversity in the workplace by modelling and ensuring that all employees and stakeholders are treated with dignity and respect
About You
You are a respected senior leader with demonstrated success in club management, hospitality, tourism, or a comparable service-driven environment.
You bring a balance of commercial insight, operational discipline, and people leadership—along with the confidence to work constructively with a Board in a governance-led environment.
Key Attributes
* Proven executive or senior management experience
* Strong financial and commercial acumen
* Sound understanding of regulatory and compliance obligations
* Clear, confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
* Collaborative leadership style with a focus on culture and capability
* Strategic thinker with the ability to execute at an operational level
* Decisive, solutions-focused, and calm under pressure
* Genuine commitment to member experience and community engagement
Please provide a cover letter outlining your skills and experience along with an updated resume to **@eastlakefc.com.au by Friday 6 March 2025.
If you have any questions relating to the role more specifically, please contact Lorin Joyce, President on 0407 795 ***.