Position vacant-

Operations Manager - Darwin Greyhound Association

The position is full time and employment is as a permanent employee.

Greyhound racing in the Northern Territory takes place in Darwin and is hosted by the Darwin Greyhound Association and racing and is regulated and controlled by the NT Racing Commission.

Races take place every Sunday evening and every second Wednesday evening with up to 10 races per night.

The racetrack is at Winnellie Park not far from the centre of Darwin.

The Association is an incorporated association with about 80 members and a Management Committee of 7 who are elected at the Annual General Meeting usually held in November plus an independent member of the committee appointed by the NT Government.

The Association employs an Operations manager, Track Curator, Grounds Maintenance gardener, part time Admin Officer and some casual employees from time to time.

The current Operations Manager has resigned and will return to Queensland when he completes his term with the DGA in late August 2025.

Some Trainers occupy sites at Winnellie Park with others operating form private property away from the Park.

The Association is looking for a person to be the Manager who has some knowledge of greyhound racing, experience working for a Committee and Club members, strong organisational skills, proven awareness of good governance and compliance and very importantly superior interpersonal and communication skills.

Applications close on 23 May 2025 and the Executive Committee will short list and interview candidates with the view to making an appointment in early June 2025 with a commencement date in early July . This timing allows for a 4 to 6 week handover with the outgoing Manager.