Manager Racecourse

Pakenham Racing Club

Pakenham, VIC
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago
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Objective of the Role To lead and motivate the Racecourse team to deliver the maintenance and management of the Clubs two turf tracks, Polytrack & two sand training surfaces along with all infrastructure at the Pakenham Racecourse. A key aspect of this role is to present and deliver world class racing and training facilities at the Pakenham Racecourse in Tynong. Some of the key areas include:

Leading the team that provide a high-quality range of services, including tracks for racing and training activities.
Maintaining all the tracks to a Tier 1 standard as described under Racing Victoria’s Tracks and Facilities Technical Guidelines
Provide customer focused safe services for Trainers at the Pakenham racecourse.
Directing the team to conduct the Clubs race meetings.
Liaising with contractors or suppliers in relation to tracks maintenance.
Ensuring all maintenance is completed professionally, safely and to the Clubs required specifications and standards.

Skills, Experience & Competencies: Compliance

A minimum of 5 years demonstrated racetrack / sports turf management or similar industry.
Knowledge of the horse racing industry in Victoria & its applicability to a Clubs environment
Formal qualification Cert III or Diploma for Horticulture or Turf Management

Planning & Organisation

Sets clearly defined objectives.
Plan’s activities and projects well in advance and takes account of changing circumstances.
Manages time efficiently.
Identifies and organises resources needed to accomplish tasks.
Monitors performance against deadlines and achievement of goals

Management Control

Able to effectively engage, control & maintain processes, people & tasks.
Able to manage staff performance to ensure the desired standards are met & maintained.
Able to manage projects/programs to ensure the desired standards are met & maintained.
Proven ability to manage budgets and reporting requirements.
Highly organised and effective time management

Change Management

Demonstrates support for innovation and for organisation changes needed to improve effectiveness; initiating, sponsoring & implementing change; helping others to successfully manage change.

Desired Requirements

Tertiary Qualifications or similar in business, administrative, events or marketing studies.
Excellent critical thinking, coaching & presentation skills.

If you’re passionate about what you do and are ready to make a difference, apply now. Please submit your Resume and Cover Letter outlining your relevant experience to . or reach us by phone at .

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