General Manager – Greenacres Golf Club

Golf Recruitment Central; Nelson; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenacres Golf Club is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead all aspects of golf club operations, member services, staff management, and financial performance. Reporting to the Board Chairperson, this hands-on role oversees course management, golf services, administration, marketing, events, sponsorship, and health & safety compliance.

The role is Fulltime at 32 hours per week with flexibility, offering leadership across operations and a focus on delivering an exceptional member

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of golf club management, sports operations, or hospitality management experience.
• Strong financial management and reporting capability.
• Proven team leadership, coaching and performance management experience.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and customer-service skills.
• Knowledge of Xero, POS systems Lightspeed, or club management software advantageous.
• Tertiary qualification in Business, Hospitality or Sports Management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily club operations across course, golf services, membership and administration.
• Manage financial performance, budgeting, reporting and risk.
• Recruit, train and manage staff and contractors.
• Drive member engagement, customer service and communication.
• Oversee marketing, social media, events and promotions.
• Manage sponsorship, business development and stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, licensing and employment legislation.

Skills

Financial management

Team leadership

Communication

Customer service

Education

Business/Hospitality/Sports Management degree

Tools

Xero

Lightspeed POS

Club management software

Job description

Greenacres Golf Club is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead all aspects of golf club operations, member services, staff management, and financial performance. Reporting to the Board Chairperson, this role is responsible for delivering an exceptional member experience and ensuring the Club’s long‑term sustainability. This is a hands‑on leadership position overseeing course management, golf services, administration, marketing, events, sponsorship, and health & safety compliance.

This is a Fulltime role 32 hours per week with flexibility

About the role

Greenacres Golf Club is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead all aspects of golf club operations, member services, staff management, and financial performance. Reporting to the Board Chairperson, this role is responsible for delivering an exceptional member experience and ensuring the Club’s long‑term sustainability. This is a hands‑on leadership position overseeing course management, golf services, administration, marketing, events, sponsorship, and health & safety compliance.

This is a Fulltime role 32 hours per week with flexibility

Key responsibilities

• Lead daily club operations across course, golf services, membership, and administration
• Manage financial performance, budgeting, reporting, and risk
• Recruit, train, and manage staff and contractors
• Drive member engagement, customer service, and communication
• Oversee marketing, social media, events, and promotions
• Manage sponsorship, business development, and stakeholder relationships
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, licensing, and employment legislation

About you

• 5–10 years’ experience in golf club management, sports operations, or hospitality management
• Strong financial management and reporting capability
• Proven team leadership, coaching, and performance management experience
• Excellent communication, relationship‑building, and customer‑service skills
• Knowledge of Xero, POS systems i.e. Lightspeed, or club management software advantageous
• Tertiary qualification in Business, Hospitality, or Sports Management preferred