Stable Staff – Eagle Farm

Archibald Racing; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Archibald Racing in Brisbane is seeking a motivated and reliable Stablehand to join our Eagle Farm racing stable on a full-time basis. You will contribute to the highest standard of care for thoroughbreds and support a professional, high-performing racing operation.

Daily duties include feeding, watering, rugging, stable cleaning, preparing horses for trackwork and leading horses to and from the racecourse, with involvement in race meetings and barrier trials when required.

Qualifications

• Previous racing stable or strong horse-handling experience required.
• Ability to work early mornings, afternoons and rostered weekends.
• Good communication and team-player mindset.

Responsibilities

• Daily care, handling and monitoring of thoroughbred racehorses.
• Feeding, watering, rugging and general horse welfare.
• Cleaning boxes, barns and stable areas.
• Preparing horses for trackwork.
• Leading horses to and from the racecourse.
• Loading and unloading walkers.
• Taking temperatures and monitoring horse health.
• Caring for tack, rugs and stable equipment.
• Assisting at race meetings and barrier trials when required.

Skills

Horse handling

Stable hand experience

Job description

We're looking for a motivated, reliable and experienced horseperson to join our Eagle Farm racing stable.

Our staff take great pride in delivering the highest standard of care to our thoroughbreds. We're looking for someone who wants a consistent full-time role within a team environment, takes pride in their work and is keen to contribute to a professional, high-performing racing stable.

THE POSITION

• Full-time Stablehand position
• Previous racing stable or strong horse-handling experience required
• Early mornings, afternoon shifts and rostered weekends
• No staff accommodation available
• Not eligible for 88-day specified regional work
• Opportunity for ongoing employment within a professional racing operation

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Daily care, handling and monitoring of thoroughbred racehorses
• Feeding, watering, rugging and general horse welfare
• Cleaning boxes, barns and stable areas
• Preparing horses for trackwork
• Leading horses to and from the racecourse
• Loading and unloading walkers
• Taking temperatures and monitoring horse health
• Caring for tack, rugs and stable equipment
• Assisting at race meetings and barrier trials when required

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Confident and experienced horse handlers
• Reliable, hardworking and proactive team players
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to horse welfare
• Ability to work early mornings, afternoons and rostered weekends
• Good communication skills and an understanding of workplace safety
• Contactable references and a current CV

International applicants are welcome to apply, provided they hold a valid visa with appropriate Australian working rights and have a good understanding of English.

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship or employment letters for visa purposes. Only applicants who meet the position requirements will be contacted.