Racecourse Attendant

Queensland Greyhound Racing Club; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Greyhound Racing Club – Purga QLD is seeking passionate and professional individuals to join our Racing Operations Team. This role supports race day operations at The Q, a state-of-the-art greyhound racing facility on the outskirts of Ipswich.

The position involves preparing for race meetings and trial sessions, supervising kenneling, and providing on-track support during events. Full paid training is provided, and previous experience in racing or animal care is welcomed to enhance

Qualifications

• Full paid training is provided.
• Experience in racing or animal care is advantageous.
• Able to work in a team and autonomously.
• Able to take direction and follow instructions.
• Good communication skills are essential.
• Willingness to learn racing regulations and integrity measures.
• Passion for working with animals.
• Able to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring integrity standards and animal welfare protocols are adhered to.
• Preparing for race meetings and trial sessions.
• Supervision of kenneling.
• Supporting on track during race meetings and trial sessions.
• Capable of performing manual tasks associated with track and kennel maintenance.

Skills

Teamwork and collaboration

Autonomy

Communication skills

Ability to take direction

Passion for animals

Integrity and regulatory awareness

Job description

Queensland Greyhound Racing Club – Purga QLD

We are seeking passionate and professional individuals to join our growing Racing Operations Team. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and exciting environment, supporting race day operations at The Q, home of Queensland Greyhound Racing.

About Us

The Q, a new state of the art greyhound racing facility in Purga, situated on the outskirts of Ipswich. The facility includes 3 separate race tracks, a community club complete with a 350 seat restaurant, sports bar, a gaming room with 60 machines and a kids club.

The Club is committed to fostering a family-friendly and balanced workplace, offering flexibility in work arrangements to support personal commitments.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Ensuring integrity standards and animal welfare protocols are adhered to
• Preparing for race meetings and trial sessions.
• Supervision of kenneling.
• Supporting on track during race meetings and trial sessions
• Capable of performing manual tasks associated with track and kennel maintenance

Qualifications & experience

• Full paid training is provided
• Previous experience within the racing industry or animal care sector is considered an advantage.
• Ability to work within a team environment and to positively influence culture, yet work autonomously without supervision.
• Ability to take direction
• Sound communication skills
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn relevant racing regulations and integrity measures.
• Must have a passion for working with animals
• Ability to work evenings and weekends is a requirement of this position.

Employment is under the Racing Club and Events Award.

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