Trail Ride Guide/ Stable Attendant

About Country Club:

Country Club Tasmania sits amongst beautiful parkland and remains Launceston’s leading destination for accommodation, dining and entertainment. With five restaurants, four bars, 88 hotel rooms, 16 suites, 78 villa units, extensive conference and event spaces, casino gaming, and the exciting launch of our brand-new golfing entertainment precinct, The Range, there’s always something happening.

With the Championship Course set to open in December, we are looking for experienced horse trail guides to join our team and help us get ready for Summer 2026/2027.

What you can expect in a day in the role:

Working with some of the best Arabian horses in the country, you will play an integral part of the stables team. Daily tasks could look like, but not be limited to:

• Preparing horses and leading guests on guided trail rides and group riding experiences.
• Accompany guests and customers on tours and whilst on horseback
• Engage with community groups, including children and adults with disabilities and disadvantaged youth
• Responsible for maintaining clean stables through daily mucking out, and providing general care for the horses, including feeding, grooming, water supply, etc
• Assist with equipment management and cleanliness

What you’ll bring to the role:

Joining our Stables team means no two days will be the same! A positive attitude and flexibility are key to success in this role. As a Trail Ride Guide/ Stable Attendant, you’ll bring experience and knowledge, while also showing a willingness to learn and adapt to our unique style and team. We are looking for:

• Experience and ability to assist others on horses whilst riding including leading trail rides, or areas rides
• Confident and knowledgeable about riding a range of horses, including Arabians and Warmbloods and being able to adapt to our riding style
• Extensive knowledge in general horse care, including grooming, general health and wellbeing, handling, etc
• Extensive experience and knowledge in handling horses safely and confidently on the ground, including in large herd settings
• Understanding of loading and unloading horse transport and equipment
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance to a high standard, along with cleanliness
• High standards of stable presentation and cleanliness
• Strong assurance and knowledge of safety for guests, with a passion for providing excellent customer service and experience
• Effective communication and teamwork skills with a strong desire to learn
• Ability to work shifts across a 7-day week roster, especially weekends, and willing to be flexible on start and end times for business requirements
• Full Driver’s License (or provisional), a Working with Vulnerable People Check (or able to obtain)

An appointee to this role may be subject to pre-employment and ongoing screening checks.

What you can expect from us:

Country Club Is a part of Federal Group (including Wrest Point, Safire, and Macq01) and offers:

• Staff discounts across Federal Hospitality properties
• Access to hundreds of discounts across many brands, helping you save on everyday expenses, including phone bills, fuel and groceries, fashion, restaurants, and entertainment
• Free Parking onsite and fully laundered and tailored staff uniform
• Free Meal on every shift
• Supportive work environment with learning and development opportunities

Interested? Take the next steps to apply:

Click “Apply” and follow the steps to send us your resume.

For any further information, please contact McKeag Jensen, Talent Acquisition Advisor at: [email protected].

If this isn’t the right role for you but you’re interested in working at one of the Federal Hospitality properties, please check out our other current vacancies on our group website www.federalhospitalitycareers.com.au.