Hawkes Racing is currently seeking highly experienced and capable staff to join our stable.
The positions are full-time with early morning starts and require a person to work weekends on a roster. Positions are available at Rosehill NSW and Flemington VIC.
- Young Horse Trainer/Rider – able to ride 8-10 horses per morning {with particular emphasis on riding pace work/timed work and jump outs}.
- 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 $54,000 to $65,000 per annum depending upon the level of responsibility and/or the level of skill as a horse rider.
Essential Skills:
All applicants must have a minimum of 3 years full time or equivalent part-time professional experience in the role and 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.
- Sound knowledge of health and safely obligations and demonstrated skills in safe operation of equipment relevant to the training and preparation of racehorses
Desirable Qualification:
- A Certificate III or IV as a Horse Trainer or equivalent International qualification
Please send detailed resume outlining your horse training experience as well as two references to jobs@hawkesracing.com.au
