Senior Harness Racing Steward – Integrity & Rules

Harness Racing Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted health insurance

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) is seeking a senior stewarding professional to oversee racing integrity across Victoria. The role involves regular interaction with HRV staff and external industry stakeholders, ensuring compliance with Australian Harness Racing Rules and HRV policies.

Strong leadership and communication skills are essential. The successful candidate will lead or contribute to stewarding portfolios, uphold HRV values, and deliver timely reports and documentation for investigations

Qualifications

• Understanding of the Australian Harness Racing Rules (AHRRs) including race day procedures, handicapping guidelines, field selection, and licensing policies.
• Demonstrated race reading and race video analysis skills.
• Experience at conducting race meetings and related activities.
• Knowledge of the rules of evidence across jurisdictions and proven Appeals advocacy experience.
• Knowledge of equine drug use, analytical processes and veterinary procedures.

Responsibilities

• Raceday duties: supervise harness racing to ensure compliance with AHRR and HRV policies.
• Exercise stewarding powers to ensure fair, safe, and transparent outcomes.
• Officiate at race meetings and trials as Chair, Panel Member or Starter as required.
• Oversee integrity operations including swabbing, audits and testing procedures.
• Analyze race footage to identify breaches and make evidence-based determinations.
• Maintain professional relationships with licensed participants, clubs and stakeholders.
• Prepare stewarding reports, inquiry documentation, and appeal materials in line with procedures.
• Uphold HRV values of integrity, accountability, safety, service and continuous improvement.

Skills

Rules & regulations

Race reading

Video analysis

Race meetings experience

Appeals & advocacy

Job description

Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) is seeking a senior stewarding professional to oversee racing integrity across Victoria. The role involves regular interaction with HRV staff and external industry stakeholders, ensuring compliance with Australian Harness Racing Rules and HRV policies.

Strong leadership and communication skills are essential. The successful candidate will lead or contribute to stewarding portfolios, uphold HRV values, and deliver timely reports and documentation for investigations