Job Description
Location
- New South Wales Australia
Full job description
Ciaron Maher Racing is offering a unique opportunity for candidates with horse handling skills and a MR license at our Warwick Farm/Bong Bong stables.
The successful applicant will have sound knowledge of horses, be able to work independently, and in a team, be reliable and punctual, have discretion when required, have good attention to detail and have knowledge of health & safety procedures.
Basic stable hand duties will be required from time to time.
Specific Tasks:
- Horse transportation including loading/unloading (Racedays / barrier trials)
- Paddock work transportation as required
- Co-ordinating vehicle maintenance, cleanliness & re-fuelling
- Private transport of management staff by car
- Liaise with other management regarding horse transport
- Strapping when required
- Basic stable staff duties, hosing, rugging, feeding horses & cleaning the yard
- Experience operating equine treadmill is desired but not required
Requirements:
- Must hold a minimum MR truck license (or be willing to obtain one before commencement)
- Reliable, punctual, and honest
- Be well presented
- Must have horse-handling experience
- Comfortable with flexible working hours
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A strong work ethic with the ability to work well under pressure
- Previous experience with raceday saddling is an advantage
- Experience with the Prism platform is desirable but not essential
Full-time, salary position
Competitive remuneration
5 days, 38 hours per week, some weekends required or unsociable hours may be required at certain times
Shared staff accommodation may be available.
International applicants are encouraged to apply, though MUST have a valid visa and documents as well as a good understanding of the English language. We cannot reply to applicants who require sponsorship or work letters.
Serious applicants only. We manage disingenuous job applications by reporting to the Jobactive Employer Reporting Line