STABLEHANDS WANTED - Immediate Start

Thoroughbred Racing PTY; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Thoroughbred Racing PTY is seeking motivated Stable Hands for our on-course complex at Pakenham Race Course. You will brush, groom and exercise horses, feed them, and lead them to stables, with responsibility for gear and stable upkeep. The role requires physical fitness and self-motivation.

Own vehicle and a valid driver's license are preferred to access remote locations and early starts. Hours include early morning shifts with biweekly Sundays and additional weekday shifts based on needs.

Qualifications

• Experience with horses preferred.
• Must be physically fit and self-motivated.
• Own vehicle and valid driver’s license preferred.

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, preparing and storing bedding.
• Load and unload horse walkers.
• Saddle horses for track work.
• Swim horses.
• General stable duties (sweeping & cleaning).

Skills

Horse handling

Stable duties

Physical fitness

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
• Swimming horses
• General stable duties (sweeping & cleaning)

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