About us
Moonee Valley Racing Club (MVRC) is the historic home of Australia’s Best Race, the Ladbrokes Cox Plate, and for the past 30 years, the best night racing in Australasia. The Club also operates a progressive hospitality portfolio including three multi-purpose entertainment venues and a flagship restaurant, and continues to look for opportunities across premium hospitality, major events, strategic partnerships and immersive entertainment experiences that drive commercial growth beyond race day.
MVRC is currently embarking on a once-in-a-generation $2bn+ transformation project, focused on the development of lifestyle, recreation, and leisure spaces to create an industry-leading connected precinct that will redefine the horse racing industry. Designed to position MVRC as one of Melbourne’s most prized sports and events destinations, the project will unlock new business and tourism opportunities while elevating the Club into a new era for generations to come. During the racecourse closure, MVRC continues to conduct race meetings under a transferred model, partnering with other race clubs, with a scheduled return to racing at The Valley’s new track in 2027.
About the role
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of the Leadership Team, responsible for safeguarding the financial integrity of the Club while enabling strategic growth and long-term value creation.
The role is critical in leading financial stewardship (including the receipt of distributions from Moonee Valley Park development) ensuring robust financial forecasting, capital structuring, and funding strategies are in place to support delivery of the Racecourse Works. The CFO will oversee the development of integrated financial models, scenario analysis, and long-term forecasts that inform strategic decision-making, funding pathways, and risk management.
The CFO provides commercial leadership across the Club, supporting the Chief Executive, Chief Operating Officer and other members of the Leadership team to assist in the effective management of the Club’s operations.
The CFO is responsible for the Club’s information technology function, ensuring, systems and data capabilities enable real-time insights, operational efficiency, and scalability.
To effectively perform in the role, the successful candidate must have the following skills, experience, and qualifications:
- CPA or CA qualification
- At least 10 years’ experience in a senior financial leadership roles, ideally in a sporting or events environment. Experience in property development activities is also highly desirable
- Strong financial modelling and forecasting capability
- Experience with complex capital projects or property development
- Demonstrated history of negotiating and structuring debt financing facilities
- Ability to translate financial data into strategic insights
- Experienced leader with strong negotiation and communication skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong project management capabilities
- Ability to problem solve and strong decision-making attributes
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of:
- strategic IT management principles
- insurance concepts and processes
For your successful contribution to the Club, you can anticipate being rewarded with:
- Excellent remuneration package including salary packaging with additional benefits for a NFP organisation
- Industry leading paid parental leave scheme
- Long Service Leave in addition to the National Employment Standards
- Industry leading Hostplus superannuation insurance cover including free Death, TPD and Salary Continuance
- Free parking
- Racing industry ticketing
- Discounted meals at Gaming and Entertainment Venues
- Paid volunteer leave
- A sense of belonging; Being a part of a team that supports each other and encourages professional and personal growth
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below and attach a cover letter and CV or visit https://www.thevalley.com.au/careers to view a position description.
Applications close: 5pm Wednesday 8th April 2026. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Moonee Valley Racing Club is an equal-opportunity employer.
No agencies, please.
Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the appropriate approval to work in Australia. Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal Record and Bankruptcy check prior to commencement of employment.