Racing Stablehand: Horse Care & Track Prep

Noblet Racing; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Noblet Racing in Melbourne is seeking a dedicated Stable Hand to care for racehorses, prepare for trackwork, and assist with daily welfare. You will feed, groom, monitor health, and help with movement and equipment in a fast-paced training environment.

The role includes early mornings, weekends and public holidays, with strict adherence to safety and biosecurity standards, teamwork within a professional stable, and experience in racing or equine work plus a certificate in racing or working

Qualifications

• Previous experience within the racing industry or equine roles.
• Sound horsemanship and horse handling skills.
• Certificate I in Racing (Stablehand) or working towards Certificate II.
• Ability to work safely around horses and equipment.
• Strong work ethic, reliability and attention to detail.
• Team player with small- and large-team adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Feed, water, groom and care for horses according to stable procedures.
• Prepare horses for trackwork, veterinary treatment, transport, trials and race meetings.
• Monitor horses for illness, injury or behavior changes and report promptly.
• Clean stables, yards, horse walkers, wash bays and surrounding areas.
• Safely handle horses and assist with movements within the stable and training facilities.
• Assist with saddling, unsaddling and general horse husbandry duties.
• Maintain stable equipment and report maintenance needs.
• Comply with workplace health and safety, biosecurity and animal welfare requirements.
• Perform any other duties within the postholder's scope.

Skills

Horse handling

Stable operations

Racing industry experience

Certificate I in Racing (Stablehand)

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Certificate I in Racing (Stablehand)

Working towards Certificate II

Job description

Noblet Racing in Melbourne is seeking a dedicated Stable Hand to care for racehorses, prepare for trackwork, and assist with daily welfare. You will feed, groom, monitor health, and help with movement and equipment in a fast-paced training environment.

The role includes early mornings, weekends and public holidays, with strict adherence to safety and biosecurity standards, teamwork within a professional stable, and experience in racing or equine work plus a certificate in racing or working