Matthew C. Smith Racing is currently seeking highly experienced and capable staff to join our stable at Warwick Farm. The positions are full-time 38 Hrs with early morning starts and require a person to work weekends on a roster.

Assistant Young Horse Trainer/Rider - able to ride 8 -10 horses per morning with proven ability to ride pace/timed work and jump outs. Young Horse Educator– able to educate our young horses on the ground with ability to manage a small team of horses and staff under the direction of the head foreperson. The salary for both positions will be above award – in the range of $73,150 per annum depending upon the level of skill.

Essential Skills:

All applicants must have a minimum of 3 year full time professional experience in the role and be able to prove they are reliable workers with excellent horsemanship skills. In addition the following will be required:

Demonstrated knowledge and proven experience in horse training and handling methods specific to thoroughbred racing Proven ability to train and educate young horses A vocational level of English to be able to communicate in the work place and take instruction

Desirable Qualification: A Certificate III or equivalent International qualification.

Referees essential. Please forward your applications to admin@matthewsmithracing.com.au

REQUIRED KEY SKILLS Riding Driving license Equine First-Aid Handling Youngstock Schooling Lunging Bandaging Clipping Teaching Exercising Starting/Breaking Natural Horsemanship