Apply for approval as secretary of a registered club

Introduction

A registered club must have an approved secretary (who's also the Chief Executive Officer).

If you have the necessary authorisation, you can apply for approval from Liquor & Gaming NSW, online.

Eligibility

To be eligible, you need to:

• be aged 18 or older
• have Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) qualification
• have Advanced Responsible Conduct of Gambling (ARCG) qualification (if the club operates gaming machines)
• have completed the mandatory training course Board Governance, the Company Secretary and the General Manager.

What you need

• liquor licence name and number of the club
• your personal and contact details 
• your past employment history details as a club secretary or liquor licensed approved manager
• your RSA and ARCG competency card number and details, or copies of the RSA and ARCG certificates
• National Police Check certificate issued within the last 3 months
• copies of the 3 identity documents you used to apply for the National Police Check.

How to apply

1. Select the 'Apply online' button.
2. Select 'Start'.
3. Enter your liquor licence number (including the letters) and your name.
4. Select 'Next'.
5. Complete the online form.
6. Upload the required documentation.

More information

• When lodging online, ensure all the documents you attach are in PDF format.