Matthew Dunn Racing is seeking an experienced horse trainer/educator to manage thoroughbred racehorses within his racing stables.
A full-time position working 38 hours a week located at Murwillumbah NSW
The salary will be above the award, in the range of $74k- $75k per annum, depending upon skill level.
Essential Skills:
It is desirable to have qualifications or at least a minimum of 2 years full time professional experience in the role overseas or in Australia.
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 with and to lead a team independently
· 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.
Duties
The duties of the role include:
- teaching animals to obey verbal and non-verbal commands and addressing behavioural problems
- training animals to accept riders and pull vehicles
- training animals to perform in competitions
- bathing, cutting, combing, blow-drying and styling pets' coats, clipping their nails and cleaning their ears
- inspecting, preparing, cleaning, disinfecting and maintaining comfortable animal cages and enclosures
- transporting food, filling water troughs and feeding animals according to their individual needs
- maintaining animal health records, treating minor injuries and reporting serious conditions to Veterinarians
- exercising and playing with animals, answering visitor questions, and transferring animals between enclosures by leading or carrying them
- dusting and spraying insecticides on animals and immersing them in insecticide baths, to control insect pests
Qualification
Certificate III in Horse Care is recommended or on the job experience of at least two years.
Summary of role requirements.
- Looking for candidates available to work:
- Monday: Morning, Afternoon
- Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon
- Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon
- Thursday: Morning, Afternoon
- Friday: Morning, Afternoon
- Saturday: Morning, Afternoon
- Sunday: Morning, Afternoon
- 2 years of relevant work experience required for this role
- Working rights required for this role
- Expected start date for role: 08 August 2024
- Expected salary: $74,000 - $75,000 per year
How to Apply
Please email a detailed resume which will include your current address in Australia, with two written references to email address
Summary of role requirements:
- Looking for candidates available to work:
- Monday: Morning, Afternoon
- Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon
- Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon
- Thursday: Morning, Afternoon
- Friday: Morning, Afternoon
- Saturday: Morning, Afternoon
- Sunday: Morning, Afternoon
- 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
- Working rights required for this role
- Expected start date for role: 08 November 2024
- Expected salary: $74,000 - $75,000 per year