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SalarySilverdale currently have an exciting and unique opportunity for an Assistant Manager to join their expanding team. Become a part of a growing and forward-thinking business who aspire to being an employer of choice in the industry. This position would also ideally suit a couple (with family) should partner have skills in horse care, gardening, photography, social media, administration skills etc.
Candidates must be motivated and have a “can do” attitude and be passionate about working with horses. Previous experience working on stud farms is a must.
The role:
- Work closely with the Rob Petith, General Manager in the day to day running of a commercial Thoroughbred Farm.
- Management of staff rostering, daily planning, assigning daily tasks
- Preparation of yearlings and weanlings for sales
- Assist farriers and veterinarians - booking and coordinating.
- Experience in foaling mares (including post natal care)
- Handling, exercise and caring for horses of various ages
- Overseeing the daily care and supervision of horses, paddocks and stable work
- Feeding, grooming, mucking boxes, general farm cleaning and tidying
- If couple applying, a combination of horse and aligned skills considered
- Managing daily worksheets, billing, record keeping.
- Responsible for training of new staff
- Participation and planning with the Silverdale Academy Intern Programs and coordination of Silverdale Intern Program - On-site learning skills
- Strong ability to lead a team
- Focused attention to detail
- Able and willing to be 'hands on'
- MUST have experience in areas of broodmare management, handling and yearling sales preparation.
- MUST have proven experience of similar operations, with health and safety management practices.
- Ability to effectively organize and supervise a small team.
- Equine Nursing skills an advantage
- In return for your skills, expertise and commitment, you will be rewarded with a generous salary commensurate with your qualification, experience and skills level.
- Accommodation to suit applicant or family
- Work Vehicle provided as part of package
- Relocation costs for successful applicant's interstate.
- Incentives offered for further training and upskilling.
- Utilise our great staff facilities including accommodation, gym, rock climbing wall, tennis court, swimming pool, staff pavilion with full size pool table.
