Senior Track Manager
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a diverse team of track professionals and ensure the best possible racing surface is presented for each race meeting and daily horse training at Sydney's premier racecourse.
The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record in turf management, equine racing and training surfaces, and have strong leadership skills to motivate and develop a team of groundspersons, greenkeepers and gardeners.
Responsibilities include managing ongoing maintenance of the on-course stabling complex, developing skills training programs, supporting continuous improvement culture, and communicating with trainers based at Royal Randwick.
A key objective of this role is to provide leadership and guidance to ensure that the work and objectives of the Tracks team align with strategic plans. The successful candidate will also manage capital works programs, assist with budget preparation, and implement Health, Safety, and Wellbeing initiatives.
To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate strong negotiation and influencing skills, sound budgetary and financial management skills, and a tertiary qualification in turf management, green keeping, science or horticulture or a related discipline.