Chief Executive Officer - Caulfield Racecourse Reserve Trust

Chief Executive Officer

Lead the transformation of one of Melbourne’s most significant public precincts

Drive complex commercial negotiations and stakeholder partnerships

Deliver a vision for community, recreation and economic value

About Caulfield Racecourse Reserve Trust (CRRT) The Caulfield Racecourse Reserve Trust (CRRT) is a statutory authority established under the Caulfield Racecourse Reserve Trust Act 2017 and also operates as a Committee of Management under the Crown Land (Reserves) Act 1978. The Trust is responsible for the planning, development, management, operation and use of the Caulfield Racecourse Reserve, ensuring the Reserve is utilised for racing, recreation and public park purposes in accordance with its legislative mandate.

The Reserve is one of Melbourne’s most significant metropolitan open spaces, a major racing venue and an evolving public green space serving local residents and the broader Victorian community. CRRT oversees assets exceeding $300 million and is responsible for balancing commercial, community and environmental outcomes across the precinct.

About the Role Reporting to the Chairman and Trust, the CEO will provide strategic leadership and transparent governance, ensuring delivery of statutory and fiduciary obligations while driving commercial sustainability and long-term precinct outcomes. The role requires leadership of a small but high-performing team and oversight of complex commercial and operational arrangements with tenants, stakeholders and partners, including the Melbourne Racing Club. The CEO will be central to delivering the Strategic Management Plan, a $500 million-plus, fifteen-year roadmap shaping the future of the precinct.

Operating in a highly visible and politically engaged environment, the CEO will work closely with Victorian Government, local councils, planning authorities, community stakeholders and event partners to enhance the Reserve’s reputation, credibility and impact for all Victorians.

About Yourself You are a commercially astute and politically aware executive leader with a demonstrated track record operating in complex, high-profile environments, ideally across precinct management, major venues, infrastructure, government or public purpose organisations. You bring the credibility and presence to engage confidently with senior government officials, Board members and commercially sophisticated stakeholders, while maintaining a clear focus on long-term community and economic outcomes.

With high levels of personal integrity and sound judgement, you bring a hands-on leadership style suited to a lean organisation, and the strategic vision required to shape a legacy precinct for generations to come.

Hazel Executive & Boards Hazel Executive & Boards is pleased to be partnering with CRRT on this CEO recruitment process. All direct and third-party applications will be forwarded to Hazel.

Hazel acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live and work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present. We are committed to fostering equal opportunity and championing diversity, inclusion, belonging, flexibility, and accessibility in all that we do. If you require any adjustments in engaging with us or as part of a recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.

Briefing Pack To download the Briefing Pack - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r4QI1SqbIeKhSDmICmJ1PG57kkmKv_lj/view?usp=sharing

Contact For a confidential discussion, please contact Jarrod McLauchlan, Managing Partner on 0407 808 517 or jarrod.mclauchlan@hazelexecutive.com.au

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