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Job description

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 $77k- $87k 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
washing and brushing
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

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 rotational shift on a roster of some not all of:
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 salary: $77 - $78 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