Racing Coordinator - Greyhound

About Us:

At Tasracing Pty Ltd, racing is our passion! We're all about achieving excellence, fostering clear communication, and promoting collaborative teamwork. As the primary racing authority in Tasmania, we're entrusted with providing strategic direction and funding for thoroughbred, harness, and greyhound racing across the state.

We're on the lookout for an exceptional Racing Coordinator - Greyhound to join our friendly and supportive team at Elwick Racecourse. If you're ready to make a positive impact, this is your chance.

The Role:

As a key member of the Racing Operations team, the Racing Coordinator - Greyhound is responsible supporting the Code Lead - Greyhound in the operational execution of greyhound racing and training activities across the state. The primary purpose of this position is to provide administrative and operational support to the greyhound code by coordinating and delivering on all code administration and reporting, liaising with industry on relevant matters, coordinating casual staff for race day operations and liaising with industry. 

Key Responsibilities:

• General administration support
• Race Day & Training Functions
• Relationship Management           
• Race Programming & Product Development
• Code Management
• Rules & Policy Development
• Animal Welfare
• Wagering & Field Analysis
• Reporting & Communication
• Workplace Health & Safety

Qualifications and Experience:

• Professional, respectful, and proud attitude towards the racing industry
• Proven interest in, and understanding of the greyhound code of racing
• High level administration skills including report writing and minute taking
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and an ability to build rapport with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
• Highly developed organisational skills with an ability to juggle competing priorities
• Ability to manage time effectively and filter industry and participant contact to achieve the broader objectives of the role when required
• Demonstrated communication skills including oral and written skills, and contemporary standard of computer literacy
• Current driver’s license
• Ability to work a range of hours to meet the needs of the racing calendar, and travel across the state for racing events and manage workload outside of a traditional Monday to Friday work week

How to apply

If you're ready to embrace a role where your skills and passion merge seamlessly, we invite you to join the Tasracing team and become part of our exciting journey. Apply now to be a part of our winning team!

At Tasracing, we promote and respect the unique contribution of all people, and strongly encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, people from diverse backgrounds, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans, parents, and individuals differently abled to apply.

Should you require any further information, reach out to the Racing Operations Manager, Liam Swan ******@tasracing.com.au 

To apply for the position of Racing Coordinator - Greyhound, please submit your resume and a covering letter outlining your previous experience through the Seek website.   

Applications close 9:00am Monday 29 January 2024.