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Form of workWould you like to work with racehorses?
Skillinvest has partnered with Racing Victoria to recruit Stable Hands for the thoroughbred racing industry.
There are full-time or part-time entry-level roles available now throughout Victoria with a focus in the Mornington Peninsula area.
As a Stable Hand, you will:
- ensure horses are brushed, groomed, and fed
- exercise horses by riding, walking, swimming and leading
- prepare and store bedding clean stables and training equipment
- participate in pre-race preparation, including washing and drying horses before attending race meetings
- undertake post-race procedures.
A paid, pre-employment induction will give you an understanding of the day-to-day operation within a racing stable.
Once successfully placed in local stables, you will undertake an industry program. This program provides first-hand knowledge and exposure to the job while you complete the licensing requirements for stable employees via a traineeship in either a Certificate II or III Racing qualification.
Successful candidates will have a workplace buddy for up to 12 weeks and be provided with full pre- and post-placement support by an allocated industry mentor for the first 12 months.
ABOUT YOU:
- These jobs are suited to hard-working, resilient individuals.
To be successful, you will be:
- keen to work within the horse racing industry
- confident to work with horses unsupervised
- a good communicator able to work in a team and independently
- able to work early mornings.
- Knowledge, skills and experience of racehorses including feeding, handling and preparation is desired but not essential.
With roles commencing throughout 2023, this is a great opportunity to gallop into a new career.
APPLY NOW
TO APPLY: Written applications including a resume and cover letter to be submitted by clicking apply now.
Skillinvest is an equal opportunity employer
