Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

The Role Reporting to the Board, the CEO is responsible for the overall leadership, management and performance of the Club. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong operational capability, sound judgement, understanding of best practice governance, and the ability to build trust with key stakeholders.

The appointed CEO will provide leadership across racing operations, commercial performance, people and culture, compliance, stakeholder engagement and long-term planning, ensuring the Club operates sustainably and in line with community and industry expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Implement the Club’s strategic plan and deliver agreed performance outcomes

Lead the day-to-day operations of the Club, ensuring high standards across racing, events, hospitality and facilities

Provide clear, accurate and timely reporting to the Board

Build and maintain strong relationships with Racing Victoria, Country Racing Victoria, industry bodies, sponsors, members and the local community

Ensure robust governance, risk management and compliance with all regulatory and integrity requirements

Lead, develop and support staff, fostering a positive, accountable and professional workplace culture

Drive commercial performance, including revenue growth, cost control and asset utilisation

Represent the Club professionally and positively within the racing industry and broader community

About You You are an experienced and grounded senior leader, ideally with a background in racing, sport, events, hospitality or another regulated industry. You demonstrate sound judgement, integrity and strong emotional intelligence, and are confident operating in a high visibility, stakeholder rich environment.

You will also demonstrate:

Proven experience working with a Board and understanding governance expectations

Strong leadership and people-management skills

Commercial and financial acumen, including budgeting and reporting

Excellent communication and stakeholder-management capability

A values-based approach aligned with professionalism, accountability and trust

The ability to manage complex issues calmly and decisively

Why Join Ballarat Turf Club? This is a rare opportunity to lead a respected regional organisation with strong community ties, quality infrastructure and a significant role within Victorian racing. The position offers genuine scope to make an impact, strengthen the Club’s foundations and shape its future direction.

Applications Applications should include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and a current résumé.

Confidential enquiries can be directed to:

#J-18808-Ljbffr