EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

TRACK MAINTENANCE TEAM MEMBER – TWEED RIVER JOCKEY CLUB

The Tweed River Jockey Club has an exciting opportunity to join our small Track Maintenance Team with an immediate start.

Located in the picturesque Tweed Valley, the Club conducts 11 race meetings per annum and provides training facilities for up to 110 racehorses on both grass and sand training tracks daily.

Being a part of the Track Maintenance team, you will report to the Track Manager.

Specific Responsibilities:

·        Ensure training tracks, gardens, grounds and surrounds are maintained to the highest possible standard. This includes mowing, brush cutting, gardening and use of tractors.

·        Assist with track renovations as required.

·        Assist with race day duties as required.

·        Ensure you are working in line with occupational health and safety procedures set by TRJC.

·        Grounds irrigation maintenance as required.

·        Continued positive and professional culture amongst all staff.

·        Additional duties as required.

The successful applicant will have proven experience and knowledge in the following areas:

·        Desirable, or willing to obtain First Aid & CPR.

·        An understanding of WHS matter related to risk management, manual labour, handling of chemicals used on the racecourse.

·        General mechanical knowledge of machinery.

·        Current driver’s licence essential.

A greenkeeping/horticulture background is favourable but not essential, in addition a knowledge of the racing industry could be an advantage.

The successful applicant will be employed on a Full-Time basis and is subject to a 6 month trial period. The position is based on 38 hours per week with a need for flexible work hours dependent upon racing dates and some weekend work.

If you feel that you are the desired applicant for this position, please send a single page cover letter and CV to the Chief Executive Officer.

Applications should be emailed and addressed to:

Timothy Booth

Chief Executive Officer

Tweed River Jockey Club

secretary@tweedriverjockeyclub.com.au