Horse trainer / educator

**Kingsportz MJD Services P/L**
- Published- August 30, 2024- Expires- October 4, 2024- Location- murwillumbah- Category- Other- Job Type- Full time- Skills- Knowledge and experience of horse training and handling methods specific to thoroughbred racing- Country- Australia- State- New South Wales**DESCRIPTION**:
Matthew Dunn Racing is seeking an experienced horse trainer/educator to manage thoroughbred racehorses within his racing stables.

A full-time position working 38 hours a week located at Murwillumbah NSW

The salary will be above the award, in the range of $74k
- $75k per annum, depending upon skill level.

Essential Skills:
It is desirable to have qualifications or at least a minimum of 2 years full time professional experience in the role overseas or in Australia.

In addition, the following will be required:
Knowledge and experience of horse training and handling methods specific to thoroughbred racing
- Proven ability to train and educate young horses
- Oral and written communication skills of a level to take instruction and provide information
- Ability to work with and to lead a team independently
- Knowledge of safe operation of all equipment and use of personal protective equipment.
- Sound knowledge of health and safely obligations and demonstrated skills in safe operation of equipment relevant to the training and preparation of racehorses.

**Duties**

The duties of the role include:

- teaching animals to obey verbal and non-verbal commands and addressing behavioural problems
- training animals to accept riders and pull vehicles
- training animals to perform in competitions
- bathing, cutting, combing, blow-drying and styling pets' coats, clipping their nails and cleaning their ears
- inspecting, preparing, cleaning, disinfecting and maintaining comfortable animal cages and enclosures
- transporting food, filling water troughs and feeding animals according to their individual needs
- maintaining animal health records, treating minor injuries and reporting serious conditions to Veterinarians
- exercising and playing with animals, answering visitor questions, and transferring animals between enclosures by leading or carrying them
- dusting and spraying insecticides on animals and immersing them in insecticide baths, to control insect pests

**Qualification**

Certificate III in Horse Care is recommended or on the job experience of at least two years.

**Summary of role requirements.**
- Monday: Morning, Afternoon
- Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon
- Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon
- Thursday: Morning, Afternoon
- Friday: Morning, Afternoon
- Saturday: Morning, Afternoon
- Sunday: Morning, Afternoon
- 2 years of relevant work experience required for this role
- Working rights required for this role
- Expected start date for role: 08 August 2024
- Expected salary: $74,000 - $75,000 per year

**How to Apply**

**Summary of role requirements**:

- Monday: Morning, Afternoon
- Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon
- Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon
- Thursday: Morning, Afternoon
- Friday: Morning, Afternoon
- Saturday: Morning, Afternoon
- Sunday: Morning, Afternoon
- 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
- Working rights required for this role
- Expected start date for role: 08 November 2024
- Expected salary: $74,000 - $75,000 per year

📌 Horse Trainer / Educator
🏢 Kingsportz MJD Services P/L
📍 Murwillumbah