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GENERAL MANAGER

Dubbo Turf Club invites applications for the role of General Manager, overseeing one of the Central Districts Racing Association’s premier racing and events venues.

Location: Dubbo, NSW
Position Type: Full-time
Applications Close: Friday, 3 October 2025 - 5pm

About the Role

As General Manager-Dubbo Turf Club, you will be responsible for the effective day-to-day and strategic management of the Club. This includes raceday coordination, financial oversight, stakeholder engagement, marketing and ensuring the Club remains compliant with racing industry standards.

This is a hands-on leadership role for a motivated, community-minded individual who thrives on delivering high-quality events and driving sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage all raceday and non-raceday events, including sales, promotions and customer service
• Develop and implement business plans focused on growth, community engagement and long-term sustainability
• Manage financial operations including budgeting, reporting and regulatory compliance
• Build strong relationships with sponsors, local businesses, industry bodies and community stakeholders
• Oversee marketing strategies to boost club visibility and event attendance
• Support maintenance and facility standards in collaboration with the Racecourse Manager
• Lead and motivate a small team, fostering a culture of professionalism and service excellence
• Pursue sponsorships and grant funding opportunities for capital works and special projects
• Champion workplace safety, ethical standards and environmental sustainability initiatives

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Proven leadership experience in business administration, event management or a similar field
• Tertiary qualifications in business, management or a related discipline (desirable)
• Strong financial acumen and demonstrated success in budgeting and revenue generation
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• Ability to think strategically, manage multiple priorities and deliver outcomes
• Experience in marketing, sponsorship acquisition and community engagement
• A track record in leading successful teams and capital projects is highly regarded

A competitive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Anticipated start date - mid November.

Ready to Apply?

Please submit your CV along with a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to - sam.fitzgerald@dubboturfclub.com.au

For confidential enquiries please contact Sam Fitzgerald on 0431 567 611.

PARTNERSHIP MANAGER

Dubbo Turf Club is looking for an dynamic and well-rounded person to join our team as Partnership Manager, overseeing the Club’s burgeoning membership, sponsorship and events portfolios.

Working within our award-winning team, the Partnership Manager will report to the General Manager and oversee the Club’s burgeoning sponsorship, membership and events portfolios.

The role will include:

• Plan and manage all raceday hospitality events and non-raceday events
• Oversight of membership and sponsorship relations, including commitment to continued growth in both areas
• Oversight and continued development of owners’ raceday experience
• Build and foster strong community relationships with stakeholders
• Assist with marketing strategies to boost with Club visibility and event attendance
• Assist with budget development and administration functions for events and raceday hospitality
• Management and rostering of hospitality staff
• Stock procurement and management, including stocktake, audits and management of supplier relations
• Management of current and future sponsors, members and The Derby Club members

The successful applicant will possess the following key attributes:

• Proven experience in customer relations, stakeholder management, hospitality or similar field
• Strong work ethic and commitment to performance
• Personable, well-presented and stakeholder focused
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Current Responsible Service of Alcohol accreditation or ability to obtain
• Hospitality experience desired but not essential
• Commitment to ensuring the continued growth of the Club’s sponsorship, membership and events portfolios
• Ability to work as a member of a small team, but also autonomously
• Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work nights and weekends on a roster

A competitive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Ready to Apply?

Please submit your CV along with a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to - sam.fitzgerald@dubboturfclub.com.au

For confidential enquiries please contact Sam Fitzgerald on 0431 567 611.