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Working Student / Stable Hand Position
Starts as a volunteer, unpaid position which will move into a casual paid role and eventually a permanent part time position for the right applicant
We are looking for a motivated and reliable applicant to join our busy eventing stables. This role begins as a volunteer, unpaid position with a short probationary learning and trial period. For the right applicant who proves reliable and gains experience, it will move into a casual paid role with the potential to become a permanent part time position.
Whether you're keen to gain hands on experience as a working student or step into a groom position with riding opportunities, this is a great chance to immerse yourself in a professional eventing environment led by an established FEI level rider.
About you
* Experience with horses (essential)
* Own transport (essential)
* Reliable and motivated
* Take pride in your work and enjoy keeping things organised
* Keen to be part of a hardworking and supportive team
What we offer
* Option to bring your own horse
* Coaching and training included
* Lots of riding opportunities (not guaranteed but available for the right rider)
* Opportunities to compete quality horses for the right rider
* Involvement in lessons, clinics, competitions and training days
* A fun, busy and supportive team environment
* Flexibility around hours for the right applicant
* A pathway from a volunteer role into a casual paid role, with the opportunity to move into a permanent part time position
Duties include
* Mucking out stables and cleaning horse boxes daily
* Feeding, rugging, grooming and general horse care
* Sweeping, tidying and keeping facilities organised
* Tacking up, untacking and washing down horses
* Cleaning and maintaining tack and equipment
* Helping with packing and unpacking for lessons, training and events
* Assisting at competitions and clinics
* Lunging performance horses (confidence on the ground is important)
* Plaiting horses for events (training provided if needed)
* Using initiative and being proactive around the stables
This is a very hands on role, ideal for an applicant who can be trusted to work independently once trained.
Hours
* Variable hours depending on the season and schedule
* Part time hours
* Includes early mornings, afternoons and some weekends
* Flexibility for the right applicant
If this sounds like the right environment for you, please apply with your CV and a short cover letter outlining your horse experience and availability.
Job Types: Casual, Volunteer
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
* Employee mentoring program
* Professional development assistance
Application Question(s):
* Do you have reliable transport to & from Sheldon?
Experience:
* horse handling: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person