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Reporting directly to the CEO and operating as a key member of the Club Leadership Team, the part time (4 days pw) Head of Memberships &amp; Communities is responsible for the end‑to‑end management of memberships, member experience, boating communities, sailing operations, office administration and concierge services. 

You will play a pivotal role in strengthening member engagement, leading diverse teams, and ensuring our communities and programs are well‑governed, safe, compliant and financially sustainable.

Responsibilities:

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Memberships &amp; Communities

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<li>Act as the key contact for our seven boating communities, including Sail Racing, Sail Cruising, Cruising, Mini Mariners, Game Fishing, Top Hat and Timber &amp; Classic Boating</li>
<li>Oversee governance, administration and communication across boating community committees</li>
<li>Drive engagement initiatives that build participation and a strong sense of community </li>
</ul>

Sailing &amp; On‑Water Programs

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<li>Provide leadership oversight of sailing and on‑water programs through the Sailing Coordinator</li>
<li>Ensure sailing and junior programs are delivered safely and in line with Australian Sailing and Club requirements</li>
<li>Support continuous improvement across volunteer coordination and participant experience </li>
</ul>

Events &amp; Engagement

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<li>Lead and oversee major Club and community events including regattas, cruising events, festivals, tournaments and presentation dinners</li>
<li>Ensure effective planning, delivery, risk management and safety compliance across all events</li>
<li>Collaborate with Marketing to support membership engagement and campaigns </li>
</ul>

Office Administration &amp; Concierge

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<li>Provide strategic leadership across office administration and concierge services</li>
<li>Ensure exceptional front‑of‑house service for members and guests</li>
<li>Drive efficient systems, processes and workflows that support the broader Club operations</li>
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You will bring:

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<li>Demonstrated experience in senior membership, community, hospitality, sport or club
based leadership roles. </li>
<li>Strong people leadership, stakeholder engagement and operational management skills.</li>
<li>Excellent communication, organisational and planning capability. </li>
<li>Ability to manage multiple functions and priorities in a dynamic environment.</li>
<li>Understanding of boating, sailing or member-based organisations is desirable.

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Reporting directly to the CEO and operating as a key member of the Club Leadership Team, the part time (4 days pw) Head of Memberships &amp; Communities is responsible for the end‑to‑end management of memberships, member experience, boating communities, sailing operations, office administration and concierge services.

Head of Memberships & Communities

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