Thinking of becoming a Board Member at Perth Racing?West Australian Racing

DamienWyer

Looking for suitably qualified candidates for recent vacant position of Board Member following the sudden departure of Robert Bransby late last week.

Mr Bransby (someone who I have never met, he heads up a large company) decided he could no longer tolerate the management of issues surrounding  Belmont Park and stormed out.

Perth Racing for their part, have not even released a media statement, I can only presume in the hope that nobody will notice and it will give them enough time to come up with a suitably worded document that makes them look both competent and sad at his departure. 

I'm told that Mr Bransby is of the opinion  that Perth Racing is devoid of the abilities required to manage and operate sporting facilities and that it should become a function of the public service with Govt oversight. 

Members have been informed that due to the '**** up' at Belmont this season, discounts are now available to keep them sweet. Membership fees are now due and Perth Racing is hoping that numbers will not decline now that they have managed to do the almost impossible and lose the entire capability to present horse racing on what was once described as the best wet track surface in the country. 

thefalcon

could the development surrounding the course be part of the problem?

psycho

thefalcon said:

could the development surrounding the course be part of the problem?

You mean because Mr Bransby took off ?

Vincent_vega

There was multiple studies done by deloitte, who were engaged and paid for by PR, highlighting the fact that re-developing Belmont Park was an absolute must as its located in an entertainment precinct……… why the f… they had to pay probably $1m in fees to learn this has me completely miffed. However, nothing has been done except for a lift repair…….
Just shows the level of the board and previous boards, they are non do’ers in my opinion. No wonder Mr Bransby is annoyed and stormed out. Looking at his resume he seems like a “do’er”. He probably doesnt want his name tarnished by being a part of a board that sits and achieves absolutely nothing. My opinion only.

psycho

Vincent_vega said:

There was multiple studies done by deloitte, who were engaged and paid for by PR, highlighting the fact that re-developing Belmont Park was an absolute must as its located in an entertainment precinct……… why the f… they had to pay probably $1m in fees to learn this has me completely miffed. However, nothing has been done except for a lift repair…….
Just shows the level of the board and previous boards, they are non do’ers in my opinion. No wonder Mr Bransby is annoyed and stormed out. Looking at his resume he seems like a “do’er”. He probably doesnt want his name tarnished by being a part of a board that sits and achieves absolutely nothing. My opinion only.

These guys would get an honorary doctorate in incompetence, they are just lucky and should be eternally grateful that no jocks have been killed in the "tunnel". The lift was expected to be completed by the end of July, well we'll see won't we, that's if the track is ready for racing ? I try to live on a positive belief that all in their positions are doing the best they can, but those thoughts have been eroded by consistent "mistakes" over a period of time we don't need to go over. I've been involved in this industry for a long time and cannot think of a time when have been placed in such peril by the people who are in charge of making the industry great. A blown globe would have more spark than some of these people making decisions on behalf of a multi million dollar industry that the bulk of us love, THE END

DamienWyer

Even more opportunities at Perth Racing  

Perth Racing is seeking expressions
of interest to fill the vacant elected Director position, created following
Brent Fleeton’s international relocation to pursue a new career opportunity.

 

The Board did not immediately fill
this vacancy, as we wanted to conduct a thorough assessment of the strategic
plans of the Club prior to doing so. That has now been done, and we would now welcome applications from individuals with diverse professional
backgrounds.

 

The following areas of
expertise are particularly valuable:

• Strong commercial
  financial acumen, with a proven track record of driving financial
  sustainability and strategic growth


• Ability to identify and
  assess investment opportunities and partnerships, particularly in the
  property development space


• Understanding of risk
  management, compliance, and governance within a complex environment,
  ideally with prior Board or c-suite experience


• Experience in government
  relations and communication      

This position will be in place from
the time of appointment through until the Club’s AGM in October 2025, at which
the position will be filled via election according to the Club’s by-laws. For
clarity, the successful candidate appointed to the temporary position may stand
in that election, should they wish.

Only current
eligible Members of Perth Racing may apply for this temporary position; to
confirm eligibility, please refer to the Club’s by-laws, which are available here.

Board responsibility

The Board is responsible for the
overall management and strategic direction of Perth Racing and for delivering
accountable organisational performance in accordance with the Club’s purpose,
objectives, values and strategies. In performing its role, the specific
responsibilities reserved to the Board include:

• provision and
  delivery of agreed strategic ambitions, in conjunction with the CEO


• monitoring the
  operational and financial position and performance of the Club


• assuring a
  prudential and ethical base to the Club’s conduct and activities
  consistent with the Club’s adopted values and having regard to the
  relevant interests of its stakeholders


• assuring the
  principal risks faced by the Club are identified and overseeing that
  appropriate control and monitoring systems are in place to manage the
  impact of these risks


• reviewing and
  approving the Club’s internal compliance and control systems and codes of
  conduct


• approving the
  Club’s budgets and business plans and monitoring major capital
  expenditures, acquisitions and divestitures, and capital management
  generally


• ensuring that the
  Club’s financial results are appropriately and accurately reported on in a
  timely manner in accordance with regulatory requirements


• as part of its
  oversight and monitoring function, overseeing that the Club’s governance
  systems and processes are designed and applied to assure compliance with
  all relevant laws, governmental regulations and accounting standards


• ensuring that the
  Club’s affairs are conducted with prudential governance transparency and
  accountability


• overseeing Member
  engagement, reporting and information flows.

 

Applications

If you are interested in
contributing your expertise to Perth Racing, we invite you to express your
interest by submitting:

• A brief cover letter
  outlining your interest and what you bring to the role


• A current CV or summary of
  professional background

Applications should be
addressed to the Chair of Perth Racing, Carol Adams OAM and emailed to the
General Manager People & Culture, Renay Gamble at [email protected]

 

If you have any questions
regarding the position, you are welcome to call Perth Racing on (08) 9277 0777
and ask to speak with Perth Racing Club Secretary, Jason Musca. 



Closing date: COB 18/07/2025