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Scone Race Club has become a leading country race club in NSW and is a major racing and training centre with over 200 horses currently in work, located in the heart of Thoroughbred breeding in Australia.

Scone conducts 18 race meetings annually including the two-day metropolitan Scone Cup Carnival in May and has an active function centre. Scone Race Club is earmarked for significant investment in the coming years.

Scone Race Club is looking to appoint a leader to develop and grow the organisation in line with the strategic direction and values of Scone Race Club, and the capacity to adopt the club’s strategic plan and work with our Partners who are the leaders in the Thoroughbred racing and breeding industry.

The Role
The CEO, reporting to the Board of Directors, will be responsible for the management of Scone Race Club affairs and activities including the effective administration of the business, oversee all racing and training activities, events, functions, the management of all staff, and contractors.

About You
The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Exceptional organisation, communication, and public relation skills and excellent racing knowledge
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Capacity to engage with people at all levels to build positive working relationships
• Ability to motivate staff and provide leadership within a team and manage staff at all levels
• Knowledge of and involvement in Australian Racing and Racing NSW and their respective rules
• Capacity to work with the Racing Industry Governing Body
• Thorough understanding of Work, Health and Safety legislation and ability to manage risks
• Capacity to oversee budget preparation, financial analysis, project management, strategic planning, marketing, compliance/governance, and event management

The Scone Race Club Chief Executive Officer position description will be provided on request.

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

To apply, please supply a current résumé and your cover letter to Nicole Furness - nicole@behumanhr.com.au

Applications close at 5pm on Friday, 18 June 2021.