Horse Trainer / Educator

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.
• 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
• Summary of role requirements
• 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