Shortland Waters Golf Club – Shortland NSW
Shortland Waters Golf Club
has been part of the local community since ****. 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 ****. 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 strong 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
Robust 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 (Newcastle)
🏢 Shortland Waters Golf Club
📍 Newcastle