Horse Trainer - Skilled Horse Staff Required

Chris Waller Racing; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading horse training organization in Victoria seeks skilled horse staff for full-time positions. Candidates must have experience in horse training, excellent horsemanship skills, and a relevant qualification or significant professional experience. The salary ranges from $75,000 to $95,000 per annum based on responsibility and experience. Please send a detailed resume and references to apply.

Qualifications

• 2 years full-time or equivalent part-time experience required in horse training or 3 years without qualification.
• Must provide proof of reliability and excellent horsemanship skills.

Responsibilities

• Riding 8-10 horses per morning with emphasis on pace/timed work.
• Educating young horses and managing a small team of horses and staff.

Skills

Horse training and handling methods

Ability to train and educate young horses

Oral and written communication skills

Ability to work both in a team and independently

Knowledge of health and safety obligations

Education

Relevant qualification in horse training

Tools

Personal protective equipment

Job description

Horse Trainer - Skilled Horse Staff Required

Chris Waller Racing is currently seeking highly experienced and capable staff to join our stable. Positions are full-time and available in all locations in NSW, Victoria and QLD.

• Horse Trainer/Rider - able to ride 8 -10 horses per morning (with particular emphasis on riding pace/timed work and jump outs).
• Horse Trainer/2nd Foreperson – able to educate our young horses on the ground with ability to manage a small team of horses and staff under the direction of the head foreperson.

The salary will be above award – in the range of $75,000 to $95,000 per annum depending upon the level of responsibility and or experience.

All applicants must have a relevant qualification and 2 years full time or equivalent part-time professional experience or, in the absence of a qualification a minimum of 3-years full time or equivalent part-time professional experience in the role.

All applicants must be able to prove you are reliable workers with excellent horsemanship skills.

In addition, the following will be required:

• Knowledge and experience of horse training and handling methods specific to thoroughbred racing
• Proven ability to train and educate young horses
• Oral and written communication skills of a level to take instruction and provide information
• Ability to work in a team, and independently
• Knowledge of safe operation of all equipment and use of personal protective equipment relevant to a racing business
• Sound knowledge of health and safety obligations and demonstrated skills in safe operation of equipment relevant to the training and preparation of racehorses

Please send detailed resume and two written references to **@cwallerracing.com