General Manager - The University Club of Western Australia

Job no:518046
Work type:full time
Location:Crawley
Categories:Community Engagement/Marketing

• Lead a prestigious club known for its excellence and innovation, with the opportunity to shape its future and enhance member experiences.
• Full-time appointment on a 5-year fixed term basis.
• Competitive salary.

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

About the Work Area

The University Club of Western Australia is a premier venue offering members, corporate clients, and the university community first-class conference and event facilities within a private club environment. Opened in 2005, the Club has become one of Perth’s top event venues, boasting numerous industry accolades, including three consecutive Gold Plate Awards. With close to 5000 Members, the Club features two stylish dining outlets, a lounge bar, three private dining rooms, and twelve function spaces, providing a vibrant event calendar for Members to enjoy.

About the Role

As the General Manager, you will be the main operating officer of the Club, responsible for all aspects of its operations, including amenities, staff, and programs. You will lead a high-performance team, manage operations, and serve as the principal liaison between the Club and members, guests, staff, the University, the broader community, and industry. Your leadership will drive the development and delivery of the Club's operational, financial, and strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Align the Club’s objectives with strategic goals and make data-driven operational decisions.
• Prepare and monitor annual budgets, maintaining accurate financial accounts.
• Cultivate a member-focused culture and develop strategies to attract new members.
• Manage a diverse calendar of member activities and enhance the member experience.
• Oversee recruitment, training, and performance management of staff.
• Manage the Club’s communication plan and update stakeholders on relevant matters.
• Build relationships to enhance the Club’s relevance to UWA and the community.

About You
To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate:

• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent competency with necessary licenses and industry regulation knowledge.
• Extensive experience managing a similar-sized Club with a proven track record of success.
• Strong leadership skills, community focus, and determination to exceed member expectations.
• Demonstrable experience leading high-performing teams with integrity and operational excellence.
• Proven ability to work effectively across different functions and strong business acumen for strategic and operational planning.

About your application
Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:   Position description - General Manager.docx

The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 4 August 2024.

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Gary Ellis on (08) 08 6488 2660 or at [email protected] . 

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution. We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered. Please remove as this is not possible
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity.

Advertised:17 Jul 2024 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:04 Aug 2024 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time