Casual Horse Float Driver & Barrier Attendant

Your ticket to a winning career

Australian Turf Club operates Sydney’s four racecourses; Royal Randwick, Warwick Farm, Rosehill Gardens and Canterbury Park. We provide world-class Thoroughbred racing all year round with Autumn and Spring Carnivals being our pinnacle showcase times for fashion, social and racing. When we aren’t racing we are a renowned award winning culinary, events and entertainment venue.

At Australian Turf Club ‘The Heart of Sydney Racing’ we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are seeking candidates who are true team players, customer focused and thrive on meeting challenges. In return you will be rewarded with a unique, diverse and exciting employment experience.

About the role

Reporting to the Starter and working across all four venues, the Casual Horse Float Driver / Barrier Attendant will work with the Starter to ensure that:

• The Horse Float is driven to the appropriate venue as needed and is operated as required throughout the event
• The Horse Float is driven back to the designated base after each event
• The Horse Float is fully operational at all times and to report any problems immediately
• Adhere to the operating procedures applicable to the role at race meetings and barrier trials
• Assist in implementing relevant starting procedures at barrier trials and jump outs
• Ensure that they are being safety conscious at all times including wearing the applicable safety equipment in their role/s
• Willing to work as a casual barrier attendant at jumpouts, barrier trials and race meetings as rostered
• Ensure that they are wearing the correct uniform at all times
• Attend Racing NSW Stewards enquiries where required

ATC welcomes applications from individuals who meet the following criteria:

 Previous experience as a Barrier Attendant, Float Driver or similar role

• Excellent driving skills and a satisfactory driving record and has a valid driver’s licence
• Experience with towing and reversing trailers / horse floats
• Experience with transporting horses
• Excellent horse handling skills and ability to work under pressure
• Knowledge of the thoroughbred racing industry – Racing Operations, WHS and the Rules of Racing

The availability to work as a casual barrier attendant at early morning jumpouts, barrier trials and racemeetings as rostered will be an advantage to an individual’s application.

To apply, please email your resume to recruitment@australianturfclub.com.au