Shepparton Harness Racing Club seeking CLUB SECRETARY / MANAGER

We are currently seeking applications from motivated candidates for the position of Manager – Shepparton Harness Racing Club. This is an exciting full-time opportunity for an individual with knowledge and passion for harness racing. 

The successful candidate will work closely with a small team in all aspects associated with the running of the Shepparton Harness Racing Club racing program, trials, training and events. 

Shepparton Harness Racing Club is the major club in Northern Victoria conducting approximately 52 harness race meetings each year almost exclusively on a Tuesday night as well as weekly trials. In addition, the Club is a major training venue with up to 150 horses working daily on the Clubs three tracks from stables located on the adjacent Club freehold land. 

The racing complex at Kialla is shared with Shepparton Greyhound Racing Club and is a premier racing facility in regional Victora. 

The successful applicant will continue the strong progress of Shepparton Harness Racing Club and will manage the racing operations and oversee the business operations reporting to the Chairman and Board of Directors of the Club. 

To be considered for the position you will have the ability to forge effective working relationships at all levels including industry bodies, industry participants, sponsors and members. 

Excellent leadership, communication, organisational and management skills are essential as well as knowledge of and genuine interest in the harness racing industry. 

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 

• Attendance at race meeting & trials 

• Liaison with Harness Racing Victoria in relation to nominations and race programmes 

• Asset management & compliance – track equipment, building & grounds infrastructure and liaison with service providers 

• Managing full time, part time & casual staff 

• Administration tasks, including accounting, compliance, membership, lease & licensing, oversee IT 

• Preparation of Board Meeting agendas & minutes and attend Board Meetings, compliance for AGM 

• Liaison with industry participants including owners, trainers, drivers 

• Company Secretary 

• Drive new sponsorship opportunities whilst maintaining existing stakeholder relationships 

• Organisation of recruitment processes 

To be considered for this role, you will need: 

• An understanding of the harness racing industry 

• Competent computer skills – Microsoft Office and Outlook, Xero 

• Outstanding written communication skills 

• Highly organised with the ability to multitask 

• Clear and confident communicator 

• Ability to work independently and cohesively within a small team 

• Current Responsible Service of Alcohol accreditation 

• Current Provide First Aid accreditation 

A  position description and further information can be obtained by contacting Club Chairman Chris Hazelman on 0427 360 043 or cnhazelman@bigpond.com 

If you possess the relevant skills and experience and want to lead our Club through its next phase please submit your covering letter and resume to sheppartonhrc@hrv.org.au by 20th of December 2024 

An appropriate market related remuneration package will be offered to the preferred candidate.