Recruiting a CEO to manage the strategic and operational aspects of all club functions, improving financial outcomes and accomplishing strategic objectives.
About the Club
It’s a well-established regional club with a significant community presence, operating 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’s a few hours’ drive from Melbourne and close to 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 plannin
- 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.
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