Horse Trainer - Skilled Horse Staff Required
Chris Waller Racing is currently seeking highly experienced and capable staff to join our stable. Positions are full-time and available in all locations in NSW and Victoria and QLD.
• Young Horse Trainer/Rider - able to ride 8 -10 horses per morning (with particular emphasis on riding pace/timed work and jump outs).
• Young Horse Educator/Rider/2nd Foreperson – able to educate our young horses on the ground, plus swimming and barrier education.
• Horse Trainer/2nd Foreperson – able to educate our young horses on the ground with ability to manage a small team of horses and staff under the direction of the head foreperson.
The salary will be above award – in the range of $54,600 to $80,000 per annum depending upon the level of responsibility.
Essential Skills:
All applicants must have a relevant qualification and 2 years full time or equivalent part-time professional experience or, in the absence of a qualification a minimum of 3-years full time or equivalent part-time professional experience in the role.
All applicants must be able to prove you are reliable workers with excellent horsemanship skills.
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 relevant to a racing business
• Sound knowledge of health and safety obligations and demonstrated skills in safe operation of equipment relevant to the training and preparation of racehorses
Desirable Qualification:
• A Certificate III or equivalent International qualification
Please send detailed resume and two written references to kerrie@cwallerracing.com
