Horse Trainer

Adrian Bott and Gai Waterhouse are currently seeking highly experienced and capable staff to join our stable on a full-time basis. Positions are available at Randwick NSW and Flemington VIC.

Young Horse Trainer/Rider - able to ride 8 -10 horses per morning (with particular emphasis on riding pace/timed work and jump outs)

Horse Trainer/Junior Foreperson - able to educate our horses on the ground with ability to manage a small team of horses and staff and prepare horse training reports for the head trainer and owners

The salary will be above award – in the range of $58,000 to $80,000 per annum depending upon your skill level and the level of responsibility.

Essential Skills:

All applicants must have a minimum of 3-year full time or equivalent part-time professional experience in the role.   In addition, the following will be required:

• Knowledge and experience of horse training and handling methods specific to thoroughbred racing
• Proven ability to train and educate young horses
• Oral and written communication skills of a level to take instruction and provide information
• Ability to work in a team and independently (or proven management experience if the position is for a foreperson role)
• Knowledge of safe operation of all equipment and use of personal protective equipment
• Sound knowledge of health and safety obligations and demonstrated skills in safe operation of equipment relevant to the training and preparation of racehorses

Desirable Skills:

• A Certificate III or equivalent international qualification

Please send detailed resume listing your horse training experience as well as two written references to camille@gaiwaterhouse.com.au