Racing Assistant

We have an exciting opportunity for an administration professional to join our busy team providing high level administrative support to our Racing Manager.

Darby Racing is a high profile, highly successful Thoroughbred Racehorse Syndication Company. Administration and industry experience will be required.

The role is full-time and will be a combination of in-office work based at our Head Office in Narellan NSW and some home-based work once established. The ability to work flexible hours and some weekends and public holidays is required.

The successful applicant will possess the following qualities and skills :-

• Highly organised
• Thorough and meticulous
• Focused
• Self-motivated
• Ability to follow a task through to completion
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team
• Prompt, patient & attentive when dealing with clients
• Experience with MiStable, Ardex or Prism an advantage but not essential
• Mid-level Microsoft Word & Excel skills
• Video and photography skills desirable but not essential

Key Responsibilities include: -

• The efficient processing of daily updates to clients
• Managing the timing and frequency of updates
• Assisting the Racing Manager in obtaining and delivering regular client updates
• Responding promptly to client queries
• Liaising with key partners on behalf of clients
• Managing the racing diary and identifying upcoming opportunities for clients to attend barrier trials, visit stables and our spelling frame with our Racing Manager

Whilst this is primarily an administration position there will be opportunity to attend race days, trials and the spelling farms dependent on the Racing Manager’s workload.

The opportunity also exists for the right applicant to grow the role and progress within the company.

The salary will be highly competitive and commensurate with experience. Ideally you will be available to start on or before 13/12 and be available to work flexi time through the Christmas New Year period.

Please email a letter of application detailing your skills and experience and why you believe this job is for you along with a copy of your CV to paula@darbyracing.com.au.

Applications close 23/11/2021