Full time – Attractive Salary Package

Darwin Golf Club is a well-established and respected community club in the Northern Territory, known for delivering high-quality hospitality, bar, gaming and member services in a welcoming and professional environment. The club prides itself on providing excellent customer experiences, maintaining high operational standards and fostering a positive and supportive workplace culture.

Club Snapshot

• Membership: 2,000 total (900 playing, 1,100 social)
• Golf Facilities: 18-Hole Championship Course, Practice Range, Practice Putting and Chipping area
• Course Maintenance: Contracted
• Pro Shop: Club owned and managed
• Gaming: 45 gaming machines
• Hospitality: Large bistro dining area, sports bar, outside veranda and pavilion, playground area and semi-private function spaces

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the General Manager will drive operational excellence, strategic growth, and a positive culture. You will oversee sporting, gaming, hospitality, and asset maintenance operations, while partnering with the Board to finalise and execute the new Strategic and Master Plan’s. There is a very strong management team already in place, covering aspects like Club/Golf Functions and Events, Sponsorship, Marketing, Accounts/Payroll and Operations/Duty Managers.

• Operational Leadership: Provide day-to-day oversight of all club operations, including bar, restaurant, gaming, pro shop and course/grounds maintenance.
• Financial & Strategic Management: Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting while implementing the Board’s strategic objectives to enhance commercial performance.
• Gaming Operations: Ability to analyse gaming performance and drive revenue growth.
• People & Culture: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performance team; manage staff rostering, recruitment, and workplace relations.
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure strict adherence to legislative, licensing, corporate governance, AML/CTF, AUSTRAC and WHS requirements.
• Community Engagement: Act as the public face of the Club, maintaining strong relationships with members, guests, community groups, government representatives, and the Board.

To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate:

• Proven Leadership: Extensive management experience within club, hospitality, or sporting operations.
• Financial Acumen: Strong capability in budgeting, accounting practices, financial reporting, and interpreting commercial results.
• Stakeholder Management: Exceptional communication skills with a proven history of working collaboratively with a Board of Directors, staff, and club members.
• Operational Knowledge: Sound background in gaming operations, compliance, and food/beverage management.
• Tech Proficiency: Experience utilising industry software such as MiClub, MiMembership, Xero, SwiftPos and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of golf or sporting club operations.

• Current RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol) and RSG (Responsible Service of Gambling) qualifications.
• Current NT Machine Mangers Licence (or ability to obtain one locally).
• Valid right to work in Australia.

To apply, please submit your CV and a Cover Letter by clicking “Apply for job” button below.

Applications Close: 30 August 2026

Please note: All applicants must already have full working rights in Australia to be considered.

For more information about the Club, please visit our website www.darwingolfclub.com.au