Equine Stable Hand — Early Mornings at Race Course

Thoroughbred Racing PTY; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Thoroughbred Racing PTY is seeking motivated Stable Hands for our on-course complex at Pakenham Race Course. You will brush, groom and exercise horses, feed them, and lead them to stables, with responsibility for gear and stable upkeep. The role requires physical fitness and self-motivation.

Own vehicle and a valid driver's license are preferred to access remote locations and early starts. Hours include early morning shifts with biweekly Sundays and additional weekday shifts based on needs.

Qualifications

• Experience with horses preferred.
• Must be physically fit and self-motivated.
• Own vehicle and valid driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Brush and groom, feed, handle, and exercise horses, and lead them to their stables.
• Assemble, prepare and store horse gear as directed.
• Clean and maintain stables and training equipment, preparing and storing bedding.
• Load and unload horse walkers.
• Saddle horses for track work.
• Swim horses.
• General stable duties (sweeping & cleaning).

Skills

Horse handling

Stable duties

Physical fitness

Job description

Thoroughbred Racing PTY is seeking motivated Stable Hands for our on-course complex at Pakenham Race Course. You will brush, groom and exercise horses, feed them, and lead them to stables, with responsibility for gear and stable upkeep. The role requires physical fitness and self-motivation.

Own vehicle and a valid driver's license are preferred to access remote locations and early starts. Hours include early morning shifts with biweekly Sundays and additional weekday shifts based on needs.