Assistant Operations Manager - Temporary

NSW Greyhound Breeders, Owners, Trainers Association; Gosford; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Greyhound Breeders, Owners & Trainers Association in Gosford and Maitland seeks an Assistant Operations Manager (Temporary) to oversee racing operations, venue administration and financial management. The role requires leading staff, coordinating race days, trials and compliance with GWIC rules, while developing strategic plans for growth.

You will liaise with GBOTA executives, GRNSW teams and local partners, travel between Maitland and Gosford venues, and ensure high standards of safety and

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in senior management or business administration
• Experience with sporting events management
• Experience in managing community partnerships
• Experience dealing with local government/councils
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and finances
• Strong negotiation and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate racing operations for weekly meetings at Maitland and Gosford
• Coordinate trial sessions to maximise staff and resource efficiency
• Market and promote greyhound racing to local communities
• Maintain tracks, equipment, buildings and surrounds to ensure safe, clean facilities
• Prepare monthly operations reports in liaison with venue managers and executive team
• Ensure WHS guidelines are followed by staff, patrons and contractors
• Develop and implement venue strategic plans for growth and long-term success
• Manage on-site staff and contractors across Gosford and Maitland venues

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

IT literacy

Education

Tertiary qualification in Management/Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

Financial software

Job description

Assistant Operations Manager - Temporary

NSW Greyhound Breeders, Owners, Trainers Association – Gosford NSW

The Assistant Operations Manager is required to ensure the effective, efficient and compliant operation of the Maitland and Gosford venues as well as developing strong working relationships with the Operations Manager, Venue staff, NSW GBOTA management along with the teams from GRNSW & GWIC, other GRNSW Venue Operation Managers, GBOTA Board members, local business and the community. The incumbent is responsible for the development and management of the administrative and financial operations of the club, which includes facilities management and the development and growth of the club in line with the GBOTA strategic focus. With strong organisational and business management skills, the Assistant Maitland/Gosford Operations Manager will ensure the smooth running of the venues' administrative tasks, including, but not limited to, the day to day running of the office, accurate financial management and reporting, race meetings, trial sessions following relevant policies. Racing Safety, the creation of an elite racing surface and associated infrastructure is key to the effective running of the racing operations at both Maitland and Gosford. This is a key component area that the incumbent will require a high level of oversight and management of track staff in conjunction with the NSW GBOTA CIO and GRNSW Tracks and Facilities Dept.

Key responsibilities

Manage and co-ordinate racing operations ensuring the running of weekly race meetings at both Maitland and Gosford in line with the Rules of Greyhound Racing New South Wales and the race-day procedural guidelines

Coordinate trial sessions to ensure participants are adequately catered for and the Club receives maximum return for the outlay on staff and equipment costs

Effectively market and promote the venues and sport of greyhound racing to ensure maximum support from the people of Maitland, Gosford and surrounding districts

Oversee the maintenance and general upkeep of the Clubs' tracks, equipment, buildings and surrounds to ensure the continuation of trouble-free racing in a clean positive environment

Achieve financial scheduling expenditures in liaison with the Gosford/Maitland Operations Manager; analysing variances, initiating corrective actions

Work with Gosford/Maitland Operations Manager, GBOTA CEO, COO and CIO to prepare a monthly report on operations

Ensure that Venue operations are maintained at a high standard and the office operations and procedures are carried out to best practice standards

Ensure WHS guidelines and regulations are adhered to by all employees, race day patrons and any other entity using club facilities

Develop and implement the Venue Specific strategic plan ensuring long term development and growth within the GBOTA Network

Manage all staff and on-site contractors across Gosford and Maitland venues

About you

Successful applicants must hold, or be able to obtain and maintain, a current licence with the Greyhound Welfare & Integrity Commission (GWIC) as a condition of appointment

NSW or equivalent driver's licence, with a willingness and ability to travel regularly between the Maitland and Gosford venues

5 years experience in senior Management, Business Administration

Tertiary qualification in Management, Business Administration

Experience with Sporting Events Management

Experience in managing community partnerships

Experience in dealing with local government, councils

Demonstrated ability to establish and manage budgets and business finances

Effective negotiation, influencing and communication skills

Sound computer skills including competent use in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word and Financial Programs

About us

The NSW Greyhound Breeders Owners & Trainers Association (GBOTA) is an organisation responsible for conducting and promoting greyhound racing at six tracks across NSW by registration from Greyhound Racing NSW, GBOTA's vision is to ensure all our venues are operating successfully and with animal welfare as their highest priority. The integrity of the sport and the welfare of greyhounds are both significant components of the strategic objectives of GRNSW.