Full-time Stablehand Based At Randwick Racecourse
John Thompson Racing Randwick, Sydney
Job Description
Location: Randwick Racecourse, Sydney, NSW
Employer: John Thompson Racing
Start Date: Immediate Start Available
Commitment length: At least 2 months
John Thompson Racing is currently seeking a dedicated and reliable full-time Stablehand to join our professional team at Randwick Racecourse. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone with prior horse handling experience, a strong work ethic, and a genuine passion for racing and horse care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Hosing down horses after trackwork
- Taking horses to and from the walker
- Swimming horses as required
- Mucking out stables and maintaining clean bedding
- Ensuring horses are provided with feed, hay, and clean water
- Trotting up horses for the trainer and vet for inspections
- Attending race days and transporting horses to the races
- General barn and stable maintenance (sweeping, tidying, etc.)
Essential Requirements:
- Prior experience handling racehorses or performance horses
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced stable environment
- Punctuality and reliability
- Good communication skills and ability to follow instruction
- Must be physically fit and capable of early starts
- Australian working rights (this position does not count towards 88-day visa requirements)
Please Note:
Accommodation is not available with this position.
Working Hours:
Monday to Saturday (Morning): 4:00am – 9:00am
Sunday (Morning): 5:30am – 8:30am
Afternoons (Daily): 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Roster Includes: One afternoon off per week + every second Saturday afternoon and Sunday off
How to Apply:
Call 0477 005 889
Or email your CV to:
Join a respected and established racing stable with a strong commitment to horse welfare and team culture. We look forward to hearing from you!
Postcode: 2031 (Randwick, Sydney)
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John Thompson Racing
Member since: June 2025
Employer's email matches the johnthompsonracing.com.au website.
Description:
John Thompson has proven himself to be an elite trainer of racehorses, so far preparing eight Group One winners including champion mare Winx’s conqueror First Seal, and shown that he is equally adept managing a precocious two-year-old as he is overseeing the careful campaign required for a high-class stayer.
Thompson has first-class facilities at Randwick, the epicentre of Sydney racing, and is a regular visitor to the interstate carnivals chasing stakes success.
Industry:
Farming, Animals & Conservation