The Sovereign Hill Museums Association is a not-for profit community-based organisation that includes: Sovereign Hill Outdoor Museum, Sovereign Hill Hotel, AURA and Narmbool, the Australian Centre for Rare Trades and Arts and the Australian Centre for Gold Rush Collections. It cares for a nationally and internationally significant collection of over 150,000 objects and protects the tangible and intangible cultural heritage of the Victorian gold rush.We are an Australian tourism icon that attracts some 500,000 visitors annually. The Outdoor Museum is internationally renowned as a living museum featuring rare trades, and programs and experiences that interpret a pivotal point in Australia’s history. In all, some 350 staff work to bring our gold-rush story to life. They are supported by over 250 volunteers.About the role:The Horse Driver is responsible for contributing to the Horse Department’s day to day operations in Sovereign Hill’s large horse complex, paddocks and stables by assisting with the care of horses, cleaning of the stables, driving non passenger and passenger vehicles and moving horses to their required locations.Responsibilities:Assist with medication and physical exercise required for ill or injured horses in line with vet specified care or as directed by Horse Operations ManagerObtain and apply the skills and knowledge to safely and professionally drive 2 horse non-passenger and passenger horse drawn vehiclesDriving of Sovereign Hill passenger and non-passenger vehicles excluding the Drag and CoachUndertake unsupervised complex and stables workFeed and groom horses in the various stables, complex and paddocked areasAssist with general harnessingDesired Qualifications and Experience:Experience in driving 2-4 horse drawn vehicles is essential, with at least 3 years’ experience preferredConfident public speaking and communication skillsDemonstrated experience in administering basic medications, as instructed.Ability to work across flexible rosters including weekends, public holidays and school holidaysExcellent horse handling skills with a knowledge and understanding of horse behaviourChild Safety and Criminal History Checks– Sovereign Hill is committed to child safety. We want children to be safe, happy and empowered. We support and respect all children as well as our staff and volunteers. Our recruitment and selection processes ensure certain pre-employment screening and compliance clearances are undertaken before employment is offered.If you apply for a role with Sovereign Hill you will be asked to make certain declarations regarding OHS, Child Safety and you will also be required to complete a National Police Check and attain a valid Working with Children’s Check.Diversity and Inclusion– Sovereign Hill welcomes and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds and provides equal opportunities to all who wish to apply.’
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