Greyhound Racing SA Limited (GRSA) is the controlling body of greyhound racing in South Australia, conducting, regulating, and promoting the sport from our headquarters at Angle Park. GRSA’s primary responsibilities are to ensure the welfare of the industry’s greyhounds and the responsible and ethical regulation of approximately 700 licenced industry participants and race meeting activities at its five racetracks - Angle Park, Gawler, Murray Bridge, Mount Gambier, and Virginia - through the effective enforcement of local and national rules and compliance policies.

About the role

Greyhound Racing SA is seeking a proactive and community-minded Club Manager to lead the operations, promotion and continued growth of the Gawler Greyhound Racing Club (GGRC).

Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, you will be the Club’s primary local representative and play a hands-on role across club operations, stakeholder engagement, sponsorship, membership growth, community partnerships, marketing, major events and race-day delivery.

This role would suit a professional with broad management experience and a passion for engaging with a wide group of stakeholders. The role is part time with a significant amount of autonomy and a social aspect to the work and for the right person provides the opportunity for variety, purpose and a sense of ownership.

Working closely with the GGRC Committee, GRSA Executive and operational teams, industry participants, sponsors and the broader community, you will help strengthen the Club’s relationships, profile and long-term sustainability.

Gawler generally races every Sunday evening, so regular Sunday evening availability is an essential requirement of the role.

Key responsibilities

In this diverse and highly visible role, you will:

- Manage the Club’s day-to-day operations and serve as the primary contact for local stakeholders.

- Support the GGRC Committee’s activities, strategic priorities and governance requirements.





- Provide timely and accurate operational reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and GGRC Committee.

- Build strong relationships with racing participants, sponsors, members, patrons, local businesses, community organisations, government representatives and precinct co-tenants.

- Identify and deliver opportunities to promote the Club and greyhound racing throughout the Gawler region.

- Pursue new sponsorship opportunities while maintaining and growing existing commercial partnerships.

- Develop initiatives to increase Club membership, improve retention and enhance the overall member experience.

- Lead the planning and delivery of major Club events, promotions, sponsor activations and community engagement activities.

- Perform Race Day Operations Manager responsibilities and maintain a visible presence at race meetings and Club events.

- Work with GRSA Marketing to coordinate local campaigns, promotional materials, digital content and stakeholder communications.

- Oversee the Club’s website, social media channels and other local communication platforms.

- Support the local promotion and logistics of Greyhounds As Pets SA initiatives and positive greyhound rehoming outcomes.

- Coordinate local administration, technology requirements, service providers and operational recordkeeping.

- Deliver initiatives responsibly and within approved budgets

About you

You are an organised, energetic and relationship-focused professional who enjoys working with a diverse range of people. You can confidently take ownership of day-to-day operations while also identifying opportunities to grow engagement, partnerships and commercial outcomes.





To succeed in this position, you will bring:

- Experience in stakeholder engagement, operations, events or club management.

- Strong communication, networking and relationship-building skills.

- The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

- Commercial awareness and an ability to identify business development opportunities.

- Strong organisational, administrative and event coordination capabilities.

- A practical, hands-on approach and willingness to be visible within the Club and community.

- High levels of initiative, integrity and professionalism.

- Confidence working collaboratively with committees, executives, operational teams and external stakeholders.

- A current driver’s licence.

- A First Aid Certificate, or willingness to obtain one.

- The ability to obtain a National Police Check if required.

Experience in racing, sport, events, sponsorship, marketing, community engagement, or a membership-based or not-for-profit organisation will be highly regarded.

What success looks like

Success in this role will be reflected through:

- Strong community, commercial and racing-industry relationships.

- Growth in Club membership, attendance and sponsorship revenue.

- Engaging and professionally delivered race meetings and major events.

- Positive experiences for members, participants, patrons, sponsors and stakeholders.

- Increased awareness of the Club and greyhound racing throughout the Gawler region.

- Effective collaboration with GRSA, the GGRC Committee and community partners.

- Sound administration, reporting and financial management.

Apply now

If you are ready to take ownership of a diverse community-facing role and contribute to the future success of the Gawler Greyhound Racing Club, we would love to hear from you!

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and what you would bring to the position via SEEK by Friday 27th November 2026.

📌 Club Manager – Gawler Greyhound Racing Club
🏢 Greyhound Racing
📍 Gawler