Key Features
* One of the Southwest's Best Golf Destinations
* Highly Strategic and Operational GM role
* Balance career goals with member satisfaction
Located near the beautiful Geographe Bay, Busselton Golf Club is one of the best courses in the South West. With a busy competition calendar and growing membership numbers, this exceptional General Manager role provides the opportunity to lead, develop and strengthen the core Golf Club departments (course, clubhouse and pro‑shop) whilst also supporting the Board's future growth plans.
About the Role
The Busselton Golf Club is seeking an experienced senior‑level General Manager to lead and oversee the day‑to‑day operations of the club. This role requires strong leadership skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with the Board, Department Heads, Members and Visitors alike.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee and guide all aspects of the club's primary functions (course, golf shop, clubhouse and administration).
* In consultation with the Board, assist in the implementation of the strategic direction and lead the club in ensuring delivery of compliance deliverables and other KPIs.
* Drive a culture of service excellence across all areas of the club's operations.
* Ensure the club's property is maintained to a high standard.
* Ensure compliance with all relevant legislative requirements, including Industrial Relations, Work, Health & Safety, ATO requirements and the club constitution.
* Evolve the club to a higher‑level, service‑focused environment for members, guests, sponsors and the wider community.
* Implement programs to build employee, member and guest engagement.
* Support and develop staff across all departments, identifying and implementing procedural, training and operational needs.
Qualifications and Experience
The successful candidate would ideally have:
* Experience as a senior‑level manager in managing the day‑to‑day operations of a golf club, with a demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships with a Board, members and Department Heads.
* Proven record of delivering positive business growth at a golf club (or similar size club).
* Strong financial acumen with demonstrated ability to create and manage budgets, cost control, achievement of targets and delivery of outcomes to plan.
* Preparation of board packs and financial reporting is essential.
* Ability to support and guide the Board through compliance, quality and regulatory issues.
* Exposure to a variety of marketing activities including website, social media platforms and strong member and visitor communication strategies.
* Experience in overseeing the delivery of major programmes – e.g. capital works projects.
* Familiarity with Xero, MiClub and SwiftPOS.
* Strong networks in the golf industry, GMWA or similar.
* Proven record of positive community engagement, including contracting club sponsorships and corporates.
Benefits
Busselton Golf Club offers some flexible working arrangements with respect to working hours; however, given the seven‑day a week nature, weekend work and extended hours to attend member events may be required.
The position offers a base remuneration of $130,000 per annum inclusive of superannuation, with scope to increase this amount commensurate with the successful candidate's experience. Financial KPI‑based incentives also apply.
* On‑site parking
* Flexible working arrangements
* Long‑term career stability in a respected private club
* Work in a stunning Southwest location near beaches and wineries
* Opportunity to lead a growth‑focused club with a supportive Board
How to Apply
Click the 'apply now' button and include your CV with a cover letter addressing the above selection criteria by 15th January 2026. Questions can be emailed to *****@gphr.com.au or by phone ***.
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