At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage racecourse operations and ensure top-notch racing surfaces for an exceptional experience.
- Company: Join the Melbourne Racing Club, a leader in the racing industry.
- Benefits: Enjoy ongoing learning, well-being initiatives, discounts, and free event tickets.
- Other info: Diverse workplace that values all backgrounds and offers career growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a passionate team creating world-class facilities for racing enthusiasts.
- Qualifications: Turf Management qualifications and experience in racing clubs are preferred.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
Racecourse Manager – Mornington and Sandown
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We are seeking an experienced
Racecourse Manager for our Mornington and Sandown Racecourses on a permanent full-time basis .
In this role, you will oversee the day‑to‑day management, preparation, and presentation of the racecourse, training tracks, and associated grounds and racing infrastructure.
You will play a key role in ensuring all surfaces are safe, compliant with Racing Victoria standards, and ready to deliver exceptional racing and training experiences.
You’ll lead a team dedicated to maintaining world‑class facilities, where attention to detail, pride in presentation, and a passion for the racing industry come together to create a first‑class environment for all participants and horses.
What will your responsibilities be?
- Take overall responsibility for delivering high-quality racing and training surfaces and racing facilities, ensuring compliance with Racing Victoria requirements
- Monitor turf health, irrigation, drainage, and soil conditions, implementing maintenance programs to ensure optimal performance.
- Manage racecourse operations, including logistics for race days, training sessions, jump outs, gallops and official trials.
- Lead, support, and develop the track and facilities team, ensuring accountability and consistent performance standards.
- Oversee the effective administration of all on site contractors.
- Work closely with Racing Victoria stewards and racing officials to deliver seamless race day operations.
- Manage the racecourse budget, including staff costs, turf materials, equipment, and contractor services.
- Monitor expenditure, prepare forecasts, and ensure efficient allocation of resources.
- In consultation with the Head of Racecourses, plan and manage seasonal renovations, fertilising, and turf replacement programmes.
- Strong turf and track surface management knowledge.
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary operational teams across multiple sites.
- Sound budgeting, planning, and resource allocation skills.
- Exceptional stakeholder management and communication abilities.
Qualifications & Experience
- Formal qualifications in Turf Management, Horticulture, Agronomy, or related field.
- OH&S Certification or training (Desirable)
- Experience working within a racing club or governing body.
- Valid Driver’s Licence.
What’s in it for you?
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
- Access to our year‑round well‑being initiatives including our Employee Assistance Program for staff and family.
- Racing Industry Member passes, discounts across our family of brands and free tickets to a wide range of events.
- Free onsite parking.
Melbourne Racing Club values differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation and encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.
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Racecourse Manager in Mornington employer: Melbourne Racing Club
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