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About Us
The racing world is not just exciting, it brings communities together across the state. Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) is at the centre of this world and more than 24,000 people choose to join us in our quest to forge a sustainable future for racing in WA.
As well as controlling thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing in Western Australia, RWWA operates the TAB which has more than 300 off-course retail outlets, a call centre and online betting services. Our motto is Better Your Bet because increasing profits through Western Australia’s own TAB means better returns for the local racing sector and state-wide communities.
Our business is unique, which means we can offer careers which are interesting, challenging and diverse. Our values are important to us so, to be successful, you’ll have to share them. We respect one another, are accountable for our goals, connecting with everyone and bringing excellence to achieve great outcomes. We work hard but have fun while we’re doing it.
Job Description
About the Role
This role is responsible for the development and coordination of partnership activities with the purpose of raising the profile of the OTTWA program and initiatives to encourage increased participation of retired racehorses.
Key Responsibilities
- Promote and drive event, clinic and interstate competitor sponsorship submissions.
- Develop and implement new sponsorship initiatives in alignment with RWWA’s Equine Welfare Strategy
- Continue to develop Herd Heros and other passport partnerships initiatives to increase the uptake of the OTTWA passport.
- Assist the team to develop new initiatives for the enhancement of the OTTWA program for retired racehorses to engage followers to promote these initiatives
- Manage the OTTWA Community Fund
- Manage prize vouchers, OTTWA lesson voucher payments and financial invoicing.
- Liaise with Contractors and assist with the development of the Education Centre
- Assist the OTTWA Administrator with the implementation of the equine welfare initiative – Safehouse.
- Administrate and fulfill sponsorship and partnership agreements including the management of invoices and coordinating the supply of merchandise.
- Represent OTTWA at select events and participate in prize giving presentations.
- Liaise with external partners and internal stakeholders to leverage media opportunities.
- Support OTTWA Marketing Coordinator
- Recognise and capitalise on marketing opportunities relevant to OTTWA’s purpose.
- Produce monthly reports with the Marketing Team Lead on KPIs as required.
Qualifications
About You
- Ability to work autonomously and demonstrate initiative.
- Demonstrated interest and experience in the equestrian community and Off The Track horses.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and professional customer service skills
- Demonstrated success working in a team and collaborating with other departments.
- Highly organised and able to meet competing deadlines.
- Exceptional ability in presenting to a variety of audiences
- Experience creating and managing contracts and agreements.
- Experience in managing sponsorships
- Demonstrated experience working within a budget.
- Intermediate Microsoft Office competency
- An understanding of various equestrian disciplines
Desirable:
- Experience in the animal welfare environment.
- Involvement in the running of equestrian events as a club member and/or experience competing in events.
- Personal experience with owning or caring for Off The Track horses.
Additional Information
What are you waiting for?
Apply now with your CV and cover letter telling us why you’re the perfect fit for this opportunity.
For more information visit Careers at RWWA or contact us at ***************@rwwa.com.au
As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening, which will include two reference checks, police clearance and Australian Working Rights check.
Please note this role is only open to applicants that hold Australian Working Rights and we do not offer Work Sponsorship Visa's.
Additional benefits
- Personal learning and development budget
- Option to work
- 17.5% loading on Annual Leave
- Health and wellness initiatives to support you inside and out
- Generous maternity/paternity leave entitlements
At Racing and Wagering WA, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity of gender, thought, experience, and ethnicity. We are committed to providing a safe work environment and making reasonable adjustments in which everyone is included and treated fairly.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.
We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.
