Fore Person Senior team leader

myhorseracing; Coolup; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rent-free accommodation

Four weeks annual leave

Public holidays off

Job summary

Forge On Park is seeking a senior team leader – foreperson to join our spelling and pre training centre in Coolup, WA. The role requires leadership of farm staff and close collaboration with the farm owner-manager.

The successful candidate will live on-site in supplied accommodation, with a permanent position and an annual salary of around A$100,000 plus superannuation. Weekend work may be required in a flexible roster.

Qualifications

• Strong horse handling skills across education levels (broodmares to racehorses).
• Excellent understanding of horse health and welfare requirements.
• Able to administer day-to-day treatments and recognise signs of illness or injury.
• Confident communication and ability to lead staff by example.

Responsibilities

• Assist the owner-manager and work with farm staff.
• Liaise with clients, float companies, vets, farriers, and feed merchants as required.
• Comply with safety and animal welfare policies and procedures.
• Manage farm operations in the owner’s absence when needed.

Skills

Horse handling

Leadership

Communication

Tools

General farm equipment

Job description

Forge On Park has a position available for a senior team leader – foreperson to join our spelling and pre training centre.

We are a family owned and run thoroughbred agistment farm servicing many of Western Australia’s leading owners and trainers. Located in Coolup Western Australia (One hour south of Perth) Forge On Park has been in operation for more than fourteen years.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• The successful applicant will assist the farm owner – manager and work with and alongside our farm staff.
• When needed be required to liaise with clients, float companies, vet’s, farriers, feed merchants etc.
• Comply with farm policies and procedures relating to safety and animal welfare.
• At various times be able to competently manage all facets of the farm, in the absence of the owner.

CRITERIA

• Possess strong and confident horse handling skills with experience in handling horses of various education levels. From broodmares and foals to racehorses, there is no horse back riding involved.
• Have an excellent understanding of horse health care and welfare requirements.
• Be confident to administer day to day horse treatments and recognise signs of injury or ill health .
• Possess good communication skills be able to take instruction and positively pass on instructions, to staff in a constructive and appropriate manner. And importantly lead by example.
• A history of employment as a senior staff member within a racing stable, breeding farm, or similar would be an advantage, all equestrian related applicants will be considered.
• Experience in general property repairs and maintenance and the use of general farm equipment to carry out these duties would also be advantageous.
• We are seeking a passionate horse person that is reliable, fit and hardworking, you must be flexible have a positive attitude, good work ethic, and be willing to pitch in with all stable and farm duties along with being able to work independently.
• Hold a current driver’s license, with a preparedness to work out of hours if required and some weekends. (Rostered weekends are typically two weekends off and one on)

REMUNERATION – OVERVIEW

• The position requires the successful applicant to live on the farm in the accommodation supplied, the position is a permanent role.
• Annual salary $100,000 plus superannuation.
• Rent Free accommodation (Excl. utilities) in a comfortable four bedroom house that can be partly furnished if required.
• Four weeks paid annual leave and public holidays off.

Website www.forgeonpark.com.au