Club Gladstone is a community-led organisation. We’re looking for a Venue Manager for a hands-on leadership position responsible for managing the club, with a strong focus on governance, compliance, and day-to-day coordination. The Venue Manager will support the Board, protect the Club’s interests, lead a great team of staff, maintain safe and compliant facilities, drive financial discipline, and help position the club for sustainable long-term growth.
About the Role
The Venue Manager will be responsible for ensuring the Club fuunctions in a compliant, financially sound, and well-planned way.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading smooth, professional, and efficient day-to-day operations
· Ensure governance, compliance, and regulatory requirements across the Club are adhered to
- Supporting risk management, and workplace health and safety
- Manage staff, contractors, and service providers to deliver strong outcomes
- Manage bookings, functions and events, and community use of the Club facilities to maximise engagement
- Building positive relationships with members, affiliates, and community groups.
- Identifying opportunities for growth, partnerships, sponsorships, and long-term sustainability
About You
You understand how to operate in a community environment where relationships matter just as much as process. You ensure everyone gets the most out of the club, in the most safe and enjoyable way possible. You will have:
- Experience in governance, operations, or business management
- A calm, measured approach to problem solving
- Well spoken, honest and trustworthy
- Experience with Beverage and Cellar operations, including POS and computer-based stock control systems.
- RSA registered. RMLV, Approved Managers Licence also desired
- Strong communication skills and the ability to keep things simple and clear
What This Role Is
This is a part-time (approx. 30 hours p.w) role responsible for the day-to-day management of Club Gladstone. Success in this position looks like a well-run venue, strong operational standards, safe facilities, engaged members/users, and a Club positioned for long-term growth. You will play a key role in turning Board direction into practical outcomes while ensuring the Club operates efficiently and effectively.
Hours & Flexibility
This is a part-time position with flexibility built around the operational needs of the Club. The role will require a mix of weekday, evening, and weekend availability to support venue operations, events, bowls activity, and stakeholder engagement. The remuneration package is flexible and will show our commitment to this new partnership.
Why Club Gladstone
This is an opportunity to explore your full potential and grow in an industry that’s a staple of the Australian culture. You will be taking the next great step in your career, knowing you will be thoroughly supported in the transition. You will be able to make a visible impact, strengthen operations, improve facilities, and help guide the Club into its next phase of growth and success.
Pay: $75,000.00 – $95,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
