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📢📢 GILGANDRA JOCKEY CLUB
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR A RACE CLUB SECRETARY 📢📢

The Gilgandra Jockey Club seeks a dedicated individual to serve as Race Club Secretary. Reporting directly to the Gilgandra Jockey Club Committee, the successful candidate will oversee the management of the Club, including all racing and training activities, events, and functions.

This role requires strong organisational leadership, problem-solving capabilities, and a commitment to ensuring the smooth and safe operation of race meetings.

Key Responsibilities:
• Exceptional organisation, communication and public relation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• A positive, can-do attitude and hands on approach.
• Able to work autonomously and be proactive.
• Oversee race day logistics and implement a comprehensive race day checklist.
• Preferred: Industry knowledge, though not mandatory.

Additional Duties:
• Manage various communication channels including email, and phone.
• Handle race meeting enquiries and bookings, ensuring exceptional service to stakeholders, members and racegoers.

Position Details:
• Part-time position.
• Weekend availability required to facilitate race meetings.
• The Gilgandra Jockey Club conducts four race meetings annually.

To apply, please submit your current resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Gilgandra Jockey Club Chairman, Jason Tate, at tracejas@bigpond.net.au.

Application Deadline: Close 11.59pm Thursday, 6 March 2025.