Racecourse Manager

Hawkesbury Race Club has built a reputation as a premier racecourse on the provincial racing circuit in NSW.

The race track is located 1 hour west of Sydney's CBD and we offer a premier destination for thoroughbred racing, functions, events, weddings, festivals and exhibitions - along with a 4-star motel, with 30 luxuriously appointed rooms on course.

About the role

The Racecourse Manager is responsible for ongoing maintenance and continuous improvement of the physical condition of the Hawkesbury Racecourse tracks and associated facilities so as to provide at all times a safe and attractive high quality venue for all stakeholders and patrons of the Course.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the development and implementation of track and racing and training facility management plans and practices for the Hawkesbury Racecourse
• Implement industry standards for the preparation of training and racing tracks and facilities
• Provide expertise in the maintenance of quality turf & artificial surfaces for the purpose of racing & training
• Prepare an optimum racing surface for the attraction of the best possible class of horses to all race meetings
• Ensure that the grounds and gardens are well maintained
• Ensure that all associated plant and equipment are well maintained and in the best possible condition to achieve optimum performance
• Develop and manage an annual racecourse maintenance plan detailing programs for track watering, fertilizing, mowing and gardens
• Lead staff and effectively supervise and communicate the management and preparation of quality turf & artificial surfaces for the purpose of racing & training
• Ensure staff receives appropriate training, induction and supervision to enable them to complete tasks safely and efficiently and to the required standard
• Develop monthly track management reports for the CEO and make a presentation to the Board as required

About you

• Minimum 5 years of senior Racecourse Management experience
• Turf Management qualifications (Trade Qualifications minimum)
• A thorough knowledge of race day & training track maintenance & preparation procedures
• Ability to implement effective work systems to agreed quality standards and within operational and budgetary constraints
• Good understanding of the requirements and practical applications of Occupational Health and Safety legislation and codes
• Ability to work independently and be self motivated
• Ability to operate required machinery including turf maintenance equipment
• Experience in developing and implementing track maintenance programs
• Ability to communicate with a wide variety of people
• Ability to deal with any conflict that may arise and make autonomous decisions if required

Working Relationships

Reports to

Chief Executive Officer

Most Frequent Contacts

• Chief Executive Officer (Internal)
• HRC Track & Grounds Staff (Internal)
• Racing NSW Stewards and officials (External)
• Trainers, Strappers & Jockeys (External)
• Contactors & Suppliers (External)

If you meet the above requirements and this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please forward your application letter and resume to; Lea Porteous CEO - [email protected]