Senior Stablehand

Kennedy Racing is a racing organisation built on the idea of taking world best practices and incorporating them into all aspects of thoroughbred racing with Caroline Jennings as Head Trainer. A unique opportunity to join a growing team. Experience essential, the ability to ride trackwork a bonus.

The role will require;

• Ability to work within a team and alongside others both senior and junior.
• Required to follow Kennedy Racing protocols and procedures at all times.
• Implementing training techniques and procedures as directed by Head Trainer.
• Ability to work alone in a safe and responsible manner.
• Responsible for care and wellbeing of horses onsite – morning temperature checks, general health, checking legs daily.
• Maintaining the highest level of health and safety for all horses and team members.
• Organise horses daily for their trackwork, to include warm-up, tacking-up, cool down and after care.
• Coordinate team to assist and implement the above (trackwork element), ensuring smooth and safe transitions of horses and riders.
• General stable duties and coordinating team to ensure the highest standards of stables, stable area and surrounding areas.
• Swimming and treadmilling horses as required.
• Race day preparation and attendance when required.

Position Location - on Course, Pakenham Race Club, Full-Time (accommodation available if required)

Our hours are: Monday to Saturday am with one afternoon off each week, working every second weekend with two afternoons off every second week. Times – AM 4.30 am – 9.30am - PM 1pm – 2.30pm

Attractive package for the successful candidate

Please apply online or forward your resume to Caroline.Jennings@kennedyracing.com.au