CEO / General Manager

CEO / General Manager 

WA Sporting Car Club Inc (WASCC)

Perth, WA – Neerabup

Permanent Full-Time Position

Flexible Hours / Out of Hours Events

Salary: $200 – $250k

About the Client

WASCC is a not-for-profit sports association and a leader in WA motorsport, hosting 8-10 race meetings annually, including the WA round of the Australian Supercars Championship (through 2025), plus Drifts, SuperSprints, and Hillclimbs. The track operates daily, supporting motorsport events, driver training, and community use. WASCC runs more competition events than any other affiliated club in Australia and seeks to continue its role as the leading promoter and organiser of motorsport in WA. WASCC is incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act and governed by a voluntary Board that oversees the operation of the CARCO.com.au Raceway. A 2,411 km motorsport facility located in Neerabup, approximately 50 km north of Perth. One of the State’s premier motorsports venues and home of the WASCC.

About the Role

The WA Sporting Car Club (WASCC) is Australia’s oldest motorsport club – approaching 100 years of motorsport in 2027. Based at CARCO.com.au Raceway, WA’s premier motorsport venue, the WASCC Board are now seeking a visionary leader to drive the next phase of growth, including delivering a multi-phased Master Plan and exploring new revenue opportunities. As CEO / General Manager, you will report to the Board and lead a high-performing team to deliver the Club’s strategic vision. Key responsibilities include:

• Oversees the operational functions of the business – strategic, organisational, and overseeing day-to-day operations.
• Driving financial sustainability, commercial initiatives, and revenue diversification.
• Overseeing financial reporting, board packs, and statutory compliance
• Enhancing motorsport and community engagement.
• Leading operations, marketing, sponsorships, and stakeholder relationships.
• Overseeing facility management and corporate services.

What We’re Looking For

Our ideal candidate is a seasoned professional with extensive executive-level experience, adept at providing strategic financial counsel and overseeing operational excellence across facility management, corporate services, events and business operations. We’re seeking an experienced leader with:

• Strong financial, governance, risk management and strategic planning skills.
• Proven experience in sports/events management and managing day-to-day operations.
• Strong technical skills in digital, computing and software – including excel for P&L and financial reporting.
• Leadership skills to inspire teams and engage stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building capabilities.
• A passion for motorsport, community engagement, and sustainable growth.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience (e.g. business, finance).

If this roles sound of interest, please don’t delay applying and we look forward to reviewing your application.

Applications close: 5:00 PM AWST, Monday 10 February 2025. Early applications are highly recommended as the WASCC reserves the right to close applications and appoint a candidate prior to the closing date. 

Applicants should refer to the Application Package and Position Description, available at: 

https://recruitcrm.io/apply/17371010000420058611Ycf and include a cover letter and resume / CV.

For a confidential discussion, contact Chantelle O’Sullivan at 0437 701 155.

A bit about Thomas Executive

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