Senior Stable Trainer & Team Leader

Thoroughbred Racing PTY; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McEvoy Racing in Ballarat is seeking an experienced, full-time Assistant Trainer to join our premier stable. This hands-on role combines daily operations, horse welfare, and staff management, with a strong focus on leading people and maintaining high stable standards.

You will work closely with the senior trainers, oversee morning routines, and ensure top presentation of horses across training sessions, trials, and race day preparations.

Qualifications

• Experience managing within a racing stable environment.
• Proven leadership and mentoring ability.
• Certificate IV in Racing 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 presentation.
• Coordinate race day logistics, staffing, and transport.
• Maintain horse welfare, safety, and compliance.
• Support staff development and team culture.

Skills

Leadership skills

Horse handling

Training knowledge

Medication protocols

Staff management

Communication skills

Education

Certificate IV in Racing

Tools

Prism

Job description

McEvoy Racing in Ballarat is seeking an experienced, full-time Assistant Trainer to join our premier stable. This hands-on role combines daily operations, horse welfare, and staff management, with a strong focus on leading people and maintaining high stable standards.

You will work closely with the senior trainers, oversee morning routines, and ensure top presentation of horses across training sessions, trials, and race day preparations.