Senior Assistant Trainer – Stable Leadership & Welfare

Wrkplace Horse; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

McEvoy Racing in Ballarat is seeking a full-time Assistant Trainer to join our Ballarat stable in a senior role. This hands-on position focuses on daily operations, horse welfare, staff management, and maintaining high stable standards.

You will oversee stable routines, mentor staff and riders, schedule workouts, monitor horse condition, assist with veterinary directions, and coordinate race-day logistics. The role requires early starts, weekend work, and a proactive leadership approach.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing within a racing stable environment.
• Strong leadership and ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Excellent horse handling and training knowledge.
• Sound knowledge of medication protocols, including withdrawal periods and compliance.
• Experience administering treatments under direction.
• High attention to detail in horse care and stable presentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily stable operations and morning routines.
• Lead, manage, and mentor stable staff and track riders.
• Prepare daily worklists and allocate riders.
• Monitor horse condition, training progress, and overall presentation.
• Administer and assist with veterinary treatments and medications as directed.
• 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 and team culture.

Skills

Leadership

Horsemanship

Horse handling

Medication protocols

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Certificate IV in Racing

Job description

McEvoy Racing in Ballarat is seeking a full-time Assistant Trainer to join our Ballarat stable in a senior role. This hands-on position focuses on daily operations, horse welfare, staff management, and maintaining high stable standards.

You will oversee stable routines, mentor staff and riders, schedule workouts, monitor horse condition, assist with veterinary directions, and coordinate race-day logistics. The role requires early starts, weekend work, and a proactive leadership approach.