STALLION GROOMS - NSW&VIC

Godolphin is the largest thoroughbred breeding and racing entity in the world. Encompassing seven countries and two hemispheres.

Godolphin has an exciting opportunity for Stallion Grooms to join our Darley Stallion team for the 2022 breeding season, working with a roster that consists of 18 G1 -winning stallions, standing at our Kelvinside property in New South Wales and Northwood Park in Victoria, with positions available at both locations.

Reporting to the respective Stallion Manager the Stallion Groom is responsible for assisting with the routine care and welfare of our stallion roster and will also provide assistance during the covering process in accordance with workplace procedures and requirements.

The successful applicant should be a passionate, reliable and driven individual with thorough attention to detail, a positive attitude, good work ethic and be willing to go above and beyond in the role.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Ensure all horses receive the highest quality of care during the covering process
• General routine breeding procedures and daily duties required in the stallion barn
• Routine health checks, monitoring basic health and welfare horses, recognising signs of injury and/or illness and reporting concerns,
• Assist with feeding and exercise regimes on a daily basis
• Ability to communicate effectively and work in a team environment
• Compliance with all organisational policies, procedures and processes and legislative standards and requirements

Criteria:

• Excellent horse handling skills, with sound knowledge and practical experience handling and caring for working thoroughbred stallions.
• Demonstrated competence and confidence handling a variety of stallions of different temperaments during the covering process.
• Understanding of the thoroughbred industry and operations.
• Current Drivers Licence

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive remuneration package
• Quality uniforms
• Accommodation may be available for the successful applicant
• Opportunity to work with Godolphin’s world renowned G1 winning stallions – including Exceed and Excel, Blue Point, Ghaiyyath, Lonhro, Bivouac, Too Darn Hot
• A chance to work at one of Godolphin’s premium breeding locations

A detailed job description is available on request. Please specify which location you are interested in in your application.

All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.

Please apply in writing by 20th July 2022 to:

au-recruitment@godolphin.com