Assistant Trainer – Ballarat

horsejobsaus; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McEvoy Racing in Ballarat is seeking a full-time Assistant Trainer to lead daily stable operations and manage staff across a top-tier racing stable. You will drive horsemanship standards, coordinate training progress, and represent the team at race meetings and trials.

The role requires strong leadership, proven stable management experience, and relevant Racing qualifications. You will be responsible for welfare, compliance, and smooth race-day operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing within a racing stable environment.
• Certificate IV in Racing.
• Current driver"s license and Racing Victoria licensing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily stable operations and morning routines.
• Lead, manage, and mentor stable staff and track riders.
• Prepare daily worklists and allocate riders via Prism.
• Monitor horse condition, training progress, and overall presentation.
• Administer and assist with veterinary treatments and medications in line with trainer and veterinary direction.
• Attend race meetings, trials, and jump-outs as a stable representative.
• Coordinate race day logistics, staffing, and transport.
• Maintain high standards of horse welfare, safety, and compliance.
• Support staff development, performance management, and team culture.

Skills

Leadership

Horse handling

Training knowledge

Medication protocols

Communication

Education

Certificate IV in Racing

Tools

Prism

Job description

McEvoy Racing is a leading Thoroughbred Racing stable, operating state-of-the-art facilities across Ballarat and Flemington.

We are seeking a full-time Assistant Trainer to join our Ballarat stable in a key senior role. This position is suited to an experienced horseperson with strong stable management capability, excellent horsemanship, and the leadership skills to drive standards and performance within a team.

This is a hands‑on role that combines daily operations, horse welfare, and staff management, with a strong focus on leading people and maintaining high stable standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee daily stable operations and morning routines
• Lead, manage, and mentor stable staff and track riders
• Prepare daily worklists and allocate riders via Prism
• Monitor horse condition, training progress, and overall presentation
• Administer and assist with veterinary treatments and medications in line with trainer and veterinary direction
• Attend race meetings, trials, and jump‑outs as a stable representative
• Coordinate race day logistics, staffing, and transport
• Maintain high standards of horse welfare, safety, and compliance
• Support staff development, performance management, and team culture

Job Requirements

• Proven experience managing within a racing stable environment
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team
• Excellent horse handling and training knowledge
• Sound knowledge of medication protocols, including withdrawal periods and compliance requirements
• Experience administering treatments, including oral and IV medications, under appropriate direction
• High attention to detail in horse care and stable presentation
• Confident communicator with the ability to manage people and expectations
• Certificate IV in Racing
• Current driver's license and licensing with Racing Victoria

McEvoy Racing was established in 2010, and has since grown into one of Australia’s most respected training operations. In 2019, Tony and his son Calvin joined forces, and by 2021 had opened a state-of-the-art training centre at Ballarat. Most recently, the team has expanded again with the addition of a new yard at Flemington Racecourse, cementing their presence at the heart of Australian racing.