Stable Hand

ABOUT DENISTOUN PARK

Denistoun Park is a boutique thoroughbred pre-training and spelling business located in Tuerong, on the Mornington Peninsula. We offer a range of pre-training, starting, spelling and rehabilitation services to a small handful of trainers, who prefer a highly personalised level of care for their thoroughbreds.

Located on one of Victoria's premier thoroughbred properties, we have a state of the art facility that spans across 70 acres of tree lined and picturesque land, coupled with a 1400m grass track, 1750m sand track, sand arena, 100 stables, a horse pool and 2 treadmills.

We are seeking additional team members so we can continue to provide the 5-star care our clients expect.

THE ROLE

With approx. 70+ horses, the primary purpose of your role is to assist with the day-to-day care, exercise and welfare of the horses in our care.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Handling horses of various ages
• Feeding, grooming, rugging and mucking boxes
• Tacking up / down of horses after exercise
• Assisting farriers and vets, maintain animal health records and treating minor injuries
• General upkeep and maintenance of the property general farm cleaning and tidying

WHAT'S OF OFFER:

If you love working in the racing industry but are exhausted by the 4:00am starts and would like a role with much better working conditions, then look no further…

We are able to offer a range of flexibility and roster options to suit your lifestyle, including:

• Morning shift 6:00am to 12:00pm
• Afternoon shift 2:00pm to 4:00pm
• Up to 38 hours each week
• Full time, Part time or Casual

Award rates of pay, with onsite accommodation available.

You will also enjoy working alongside a great group of people, we value teamwork, sharing our horse knowledge and genuinely enjoy working together to ensure our horses receive 5-star care.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Candidates must have at least 2 years of horse handling experience with any type of horses.

Those with a basic knowledge of horse health care, common diseases and first aid including bandaging, wound care, administering medications will be highly regarded.

Additionally, you must also be:

• Physically fit
• Able to follow and carry out instructions
• Self-motivated, observant and proactive

If you are undertaking any horse related studies, are an aspiring trainer or an equestrian looking to give the racing industry a go, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Backpackers and other visa holders with full time working rights are welcome to apply. You must be located in Australia.

PLEASE NOTE: Our location does not qualify for the regional 88 day work/holiday visa extension

MORE INFORMATION

Please email resumes to [email protected]