The Stable Hand is responsible for the daily care, handling and welfare of horses and supporting the efficient operation of the racing stable. The role contributes to maintaining high standards of horse welfare, stable presentation, safety and operational effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities
- Feed, water, groom and care for horses in accordance with stable procedures.
- Prepare horses for trackwork, veterinary treatment, transport, trials and race meetings.
- Monitor horses for signs of illness, injury or changes in behaviour and report concerns promptly.
- Clean stables, yards, horse walkers, wash bays and surrounding work areas.
- Safely handle horses and assist with horse movements within the stable and training facilities.
- Assist with saddling, unsaddling and general horse husbandry duties.
- Maintain stable equipment and report maintenance requirements.
- Comply with all workplace health and safety, biosecurity and animal welfare requirements.
- Any other duties or responsibilities within the postholder’s scope.
General Responsibilities
- Follow all lawful and reasonable directions.
- Comply with all stable policies, procedures, workplace health and safety, biosecurity and animal welfare requirements.
- Maintain a professional standard of presentation, conduct and communication.
- Work respectfully and cooperatively with colleagues and contribute positively to team culture.
- Represent Noblet Racing professionally at all times.
Scope of Job
The role involves early morning starts, weekend and public holiday work and attendance at race meetings, trials, jump outs or industry events as required.
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
- Previous experience within the racing industry, thoroughbred training environment or similar equine industry role.
- Sound confident horse handling and horsemanship skills.
- Certificate I in Racing (Stablehand) / working towards Certificate II.
- Ability work safely around horses and stable equipment.
- Strong work ethic, reliability and stable attention to detail.
- Team player and work effectively both within a team and individually.
- Current driver’s licence essential.
Desired Behavioural Expectations
- Professional attitude, reliable and accountable.
- Maintains high standards of horse welfare and workplace safety.
- Communicates respectfully and professionally with others.
- Willing to learn, develop and follow instruction.
- Demonstrates initiative and a positive attitude.
- Adapts to changing operational requirements.
- Contributes positively to the team and workplace culture.
