Shortland Waters Golf Club – Shortland NSW

Shortland Waters Golf Club has been part of the local community since 1921. Our 18-hole course offers a unique and challenging layout, including five links holes, and our clubhouse is a vibrant destination for members and guests.

Beyond golf, we operate a bar, bistro and gaming room, and we continue to grow our reputation as a welcoming venue for corporate golf days, charity events, functions and social golf seven days a week.

Free 7 day Golf Membership

Opportunity to play a key leadership role in a well-established community club

Direct involvement with the Board in future planning and strategic growth

Scope to make a real impact across hospitality, operations, functions and member experience

About Us

Shortland Waters Golf Club has been part of the local community since 1921. Our 18-hole course offers a unique and challenging layout, including five links holes, and our clubhouse is a vibrant destination for members and guests.

Beyond golf, we operate a bar, bistro and gaming room, and we continue to grow our reputation as a welcoming venue for corporate golf days, charity events, functions and social golf seven days a week.

Why join us?

- Free 7 day Golf Membership
- Opportunity to play a key leadership role in a well-established community club
- Direct involvement with the Board in future planning and strategic growth
- Scope to make a real impact across hospitality, operations, functions and member experience

About the role

We are now seeking an experienced and motivated Venue / Club Manager to lead the clubhouse operation and help shape the future direction of the club. This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for overseeing all aspects of the clubhouse.

Reporting to the Board through the Club President, you will work closely with club leadership to deliver the agreed strategic direction, improve operational performance and identify opportunities to grow revenue, membership and community engagement. You will also lead and support key direct reports, including the Bar Manager,



Accounts Clerk and Media Manager.

Key responsibilities

Strategic leadership

- Work with the Board to deliver the club's strategic and business plans
- Support marketing, sponsorship and wider business growth initiatives
- Grow functions, corporate bookings and overall clubhouse patronage

Financial management

- Manage budgets, expenditure and financial performance across clubhouse operations
- Oversee stock control, cash handling and banking reconciliations.
- Process payroll for all staff across the organisation
- Provide accurate reporting while ensuring compliance with financial policies and delegations

Operations and compliance

- Lead the day-to-day operation of the bar, gaming, bistro, functions and administration areas
- Maintain effective systems, records and solid relationships with staff, caterers and partners
- Ensure compliance with all relevant club, gaming, liquor, catering and WHS requirements

Governance, risk and people leadership

- Strengthen policies, procedures, internal controls and risk management practices
- Monitor regulatory changes and update processes as required
- Lead recruitment, training and workforce planning while fostering a high-performing team culture

Member and guest experience

- Deliver a positive and professional experience for members, guests and visitors
- Build strong relationships with staff, sponsors and community stakeholders
- Support initiatives that enhance service, engagement and the club’s local reputation

About you

You are a capable and hands-on leader with strong commercial, operational and people management skills, and the ability to work strategically with a Board.

You will ideally bring/be:

- Relevant management experience or qualifications in hospitality, business or a related field
- Strong financial, people leadership and operational management capability
- Excellent communication, organisation and conflict resolution skills
- Full Australian working rights
- Solid computer skills, including Microsoft applications, Xero and POS systems

Desirable

- Knowledge of golf, ClubsNSW guidelines or multi-stream club operations

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📌 Venue / Club Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 Shortland Waters Golf Club
📍 New South Wales