General Manager - Tamworth Jockey Club

Lead the club that leads the region. Tamworth Jockey Club is looking for an experienced, commercially minded General Manager to run our operations, grow our commercial performance, and deliver the race days our members, owners and community love.

About the Club

Tamworth Jockey Club is a Racing NSW Category “A” Country race club with a proud history, a strong regional following, and an active calendar of race meetings, functions and community events. We're entering an exciting period of growth and looking for a leader who can build on that momentum.

About the Role

As General Manager, you'll take full ownership of the Club's day-to-day operations, financial performance and race day delivery, reporting directly to the Board. You will:

• Lead all day-to-day operations of the Club and its racecourse and function facilities

• Plan and deliver successful race meetings and major events, working closely with Racing NSW

• Set and execute strategic and commercial growth plans in partnership with the Board

• Own the budget — financial reporting, performance against budget, and Board advice

• Grow revenue through new partnerships, sponsorships and membership initiatives

• Build relationships with Racing NSW, sponsors, members, participants and the wider community

• Lead governance, work health and safety, and regulatory compliance across the Club

• Lead, mentor and develop a team spanning administration, racecourse, bar and catering staff

About You

You're a commercially minded, hands-on leader who's just as comfortable presenting to a Board as you are on course on race day. You'll bring:

• Proven experience as a General Manager, CEO, Operations Manager, or senior leader

• Strong financial management and business planning experience

• Proven people leadership — the ability to build, motivate and manage a team

• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and negotiation skills

• Experience managing budgets, projects and operational teams

• A proactive, solutions-focused approach

• Confidence and professionalism working with a Board of Directors

Desirable Experience

Experience in any of the following will be highly regarded:

• Racing industry

• Sporting clubs

• Events & entertainment

• Hospitality & tourism

• Not-for-profit organisations

• Venue management

Why Join Tamworth Jockey Club?

• Lead a respected, growing regional racing organisation

• Shape the future of racing and events across the region

• Work closely with an engaged, supportive Board

• A varied, high-impact leadership role — no two weeks the same

• Competitive salary package, negotiated on experience

Please note This role is subject to any registration, probity or fit-and-proper-person requirements of Racing NSW under the Rules of Racing. Tamworth Jockey Club is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates, in line with the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

For a detailed information pack on the Tamworth Jockey Club & Tamworth Region, please email Wayne, ••••@the-ponyexpress.com

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the requirements above to Wayne Devine, ••••@the-ponyexpress.com by 12th September 2026

For a confidential discussion about the role, contact Wayne Devine, Chairman, Tamworth Jockey Club, on 04•• ••• 532 or ••••@the-ponyexpress.com.

Personal information provided as part of your application will be collected and handled in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), for recruitment purposes only.