Senior Assistant Trainer | Lead Stable Operations and Welfare

horsejobsaus; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McEvoy Racing in Ballarat is seeking a full-time Assistant Trainer to lead daily stable operations and manage staff across a top-tier racing stable. You will drive horsemanship standards, coordinate training progress, and represent the team at race meetings and trials.

The role requires strong leadership, proven stable management experience, and relevant Racing qualifications. You will be responsible for welfare, compliance, and smooth race-day operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing within a racing stable environment.
• Certificate IV in Racing.
• Current driver"s license and Racing Victoria licensing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily stable operations and morning routines.
• Lead, manage, and mentor stable staff and track riders.
• Prepare daily worklists and allocate riders via Prism.
• Monitor horse condition, training progress, and overall presentation.
• Administer and assist with veterinary treatments and medications in line with trainer and veterinary direction.
• Attend race meetings, trials, and jump-outs as a stable representative.
• Coordinate race day logistics, staffing, and transport.
• Maintain high standards of horse welfare, safety, and compliance.
• Support staff development, performance management, and team culture.

Skills

Leadership

Horse handling

Training knowledge

Medication protocols

Communication

Education

Certificate IV in Racing

Tools

Prism

Job description

McEvoy Racing in Ballarat is seeking a full-time Assistant Trainer to lead daily stable operations and manage staff across a top-tier racing stable. You will drive horsemanship standards, coordinate training progress, and represent the team at race meetings and trials.

The role requires strong leadership, proven stable management experience, and relevant Racing qualifications. You will be responsible for welfare, compliance, and smooth race-day operations.