STABLEHANDS WANTED - Immediate Start

Phillip Stokes Racing; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillip Stokes Racing at Pakenham Race Course in Melbourne is seeking motivated Stable Hands with strong horse handling skills and a love for horses. You will assist with grooming, feeding, exercising, and leading horses to stables.

Permanent and casual positions are available. Applicants should be physically fit, self-motivated, and have their own vehicle with a valid license. Availability on every 2nd Sunday is required, with additional shifts based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Experience with horses is preferred.
• Applicants should be physically fit and self-motivated.
• Ability to work with young horses and colts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Brush and groom, feed, handle and exercise horses, and lead them to their stables.
• Assemble, prepare and store horse gear as directed.
• Clean and maintain stables and training equipment, bedding, and storage.
• Load and unload horse walkers.
• Saddling horses for track work.

Skills

Horse handling

Physical fitness

Driver's license

Reliability

Job description

We have opportunities available for motivated and reliable Stable Hands with great horse handling skills and a love for horses at our established complex on course at Pakenham Race Course. Some of the tasks for this position may include but are not limited to:

• Brush and groom, feed, handle, and exercise horses, and lead them to their stables
• Assemble, prepare, and store horse gear as directed
• Clean and maintain stables and training equipment, preparing, and storing bedding
• Loading and unloading horse walkers
• Saddling horses for track work

We would prefer applicants to have experience working with horses as you may be required to handle young horses and colts. You will need to be physically fit enough to perform this work and be able to carry out instructions by being self motivated and proactive. You would also have your own vehicle and current drivers licence.

Hours of work:

• MUST be available to work every 2nd Sunday (biweekly)

Additional shifts may be scheduled during the week based on availability and business needs

• Monday to Saturday
• AM shift - 3.30am to 9am (approximately)
• PM shift - 1.30pm to 4.30pm (approximately)

Permanent & Casual Positions Available based on the Horse and Greyhound Training Award