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SOPO MANAGEMENT TEAM

Paul Burton

Paul Burton

Group General Manager

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Paul Burton

Group General Manager

Paul Burton

Paul completed a Bachelor of Business Degree (Accounting) in 1991 and was admitted to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia in 1995. He was also admitted to the Australian Club Managers Association in 2019. Following 11 ½ years with the International Accounting Firm, Deloitte, Paul joined the Club Industry full time in 2001. Paul serves on several boards on a volunteer basis. To create a legacy for generations to come.

Lisa Traynor

Lisa Traynor

Group Operations Manager

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Lisa Traynor

Group Operations Manager

Lisa Traynor

With over 25 years’ experience in the Club industry, Lisa joined Southport RSL Memorial Club Inc 2010 following a career of club operations and experience across various Gold Coast venues.  Lisa defines her mission as championing, nurturing and delivering a positive culture and enabling all elements of the customer journey. To her, achieving this starts and ends with unleashing the passion, capabilities, agility and creativity of employees to deliver an experience that wows our guests.

Megan Small

Megan Tomkins

Group Compliance & Event Manager

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Megan Tomkins

Group Compliance & Event Manager

Megan Small
Megan first started at the Southport RSL as a bar attendant and began learning all departments and the operations of the Club. She has now been employed at the Club for over 20 years, to which her role has developed immensely.
 
Her current position is Senior Duty Manager where she assists in the operations of the Club. As a confident, focused and dedicated professional, she brings a hands on approach with enthusiasm, together with adaptability to the workplace.
SOPO Management

Julie Campbell

Group Financial Controller

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Julie Campbell

Group Financial Controller

SOPO Management
Julie has over 25 years experience in finance within the hospitality, tourism, tenders and non-profit industries. Julie has her Bachelor of Business CPA which has been a great asset for the club. She has a range of experience which means she brings a range of knowledge and wisdom.
 
Julies current position as an accounting manager for the club allows her to be a valued member of our community. Julie is always a pleasure to work with and her contributions to the are appreciated.
BazEdwards

Paul 'Baz' Edwards

Head Chef

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Paul 'Baz' Edwards

Head Chef

BazEdwards

Paul ‘Baz’ Edwards. has Played a huge part in the culinary team for the global Hard Rock Café brand within Australia for two decades,  assisting in seasonal menu roll outs throughout Australia , south east Asia and UAE.

Baz loves the values, mottos and leadership throughout SOPO, making this a place to call home for the foreseeable future.

Paul Burton

Paul Burton

Group General Manager

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Paul Burton

Group General Manager

Paul Burton

Paul completed a Bachelor of Business Degree (Accounting) in 1991 and was admitted to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia in 1995. He was also admitted to the Australian Club Managers Association in 2019. Following 11 ½ years with the International Accounting Firm, Deloitte, Paul joined the Club Industry full time in 2001. Paul serves on several boards on a volunteer basis. To create a legacy for generations to come.

Lisa Traynor

Lisa Traynor

Group Operations Manager

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Lisa Traynor

Group Operations Manager

Lisa Traynor

With over 25 years’ experience in the Club industry, Lisa joined Southport RSL Memorial Club Inc 2010 following a career of club operations and experience across various Gold Coast venues.  Lisa defines her mission as championing, nurturing and delivering a positive culture and enabling all elements of the customer journey. To her, achieving this starts and ends with unleashing the passion, capabilities, agility and creativity of employees to deliver an experience that wows our guests.

Megan Small

Megan Tomkins

Group Compliance & Event Manager

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Megan Tomkins

Group Compliance & Event Manager

Megan Small
Megan first started at the Southport RSL as a bar attendant and began learning all departments and the operations of the Club. She has now been employed at the Club for over 20 years, to which her role has developed immensely.
 
Her current position is Senior Duty Manager where she assists in the operations of the Club. As a confident, focused and dedicated professional, she brings a hands on approach with enthusiasm, together with adaptability to the workplace.
SOPO Management

Julie Campbell

Group Financial Controller

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Julie Campbell

Group Financial Controller

SOPO Management
Julie has over 25 years experience in finance within the hospitality, tourism, tenders and non-profit industries. Julie has her Bachelor of Business CPA which has been a great asset for the club. She has a range of experience which means she brings a range of knowledge and wisdom.
 
Julies current position as an accounting manager for the club allows her to be a valued member of our community. Julie is always a pleasure to work with and her contributions to the are appreciated.
BazEdwards

Paul 'Baz' Edwards

Head Chef

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Paul 'Baz' Edwards

Head Chef

BazEdwards

Paul ‘Baz’ Edwards. has Played a huge part in the culinary team for the global Hard Rock Café brand within Australia for two decades,  assisting in seasonal menu roll outs throughout Australia , south east Asia and UAE.

Baz loves the values, mottos and leadership throughout SOPO, making this a place to call home for the foreseeable future.