Gollan Racing Seeking Thoroughbred Trainer/Educator

Gollan Racing is currently seeking highly experienced staff to join our racing stable. The position is full time – 38 hours per week and some of the duties are:

• Knowledge and experience of horse training and handling methods specific to thoroughbred racing
• Proven ability to train and educate young and older horses
• Oral and written communication skills of a level to take instruction and provide information to other staff and owners;
• Ability to work in a team and independently (or proven management experience if the position is for a foreperson role)
• Knowledge of safe operation of all equipment and use of personal protective equipment
• Sound knowledge of health and safety obligations and demonstrated skills in safe operation of equipment relevant to the training and preparation of racehorses on riding pace/timed work and jump outs
• Able to educate our young horses on the ground, plus swimming and barrier education
• Able to prepare dietary requirements
• Able to apply veterinarian techniques
• Able to educate our young horses on the ground with ability to manage a small team of horses and staff under the direction of the head foreperson within a racing stable.

SKILLS: Qualifications not essential but at least three years of relevant experience in horse management is essential. Please state if you are living in Australia or based overseas. Salary of $80,000 plus Superannuation entitlements. Please forward resumes with work references and a copy of your visa if not an Australian citizen or resident to stables@gollanracing.com.au