Casual Stablehand

The racing world is not just exciting, it brings communities together across the state. Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) is at the centre of this world and more than 24,000 people choose to join us in our quest to forge a sustainable future for racing in WA.

OTTWA is looking for an experienced and positive person to join our small, committed team in North Dandalup for casual weekend work as a Stablehand. To achieve success in the role you will need to demonstrate your experience in:

• Undertaking day-to-day duties for care of horses including checking, feeding and rugging at weekends.
• Your attention to detail in maintaining high levels of horse care.
• Ensuring the general wellbeing of horses is high, including identifying where horses may be injured or require medical attention and escalating such concerns as and when they arise as directed by your manager.
• Assisting in all aspects of Off the track estate programs where required.

About You

• Minimum two years experience working with horses in a similar role (preference with thoroughbred or standardbred horses).
• Experience in assessing a horse’s level of handling and temperament.
• Knowledge of general horse care and husbandry.
• Ability to work individually or unsupervised and manage time autonomously and as a proactive team member.
• Self-motivation and initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks.
• Prepared to work outside of normal business days/hours, including at short notice if required.
• Current ‘C’ class driver’s license.
• Be physically fit and able to cope with the physical demands of the role.
• Attention to detail and a high standard of care.
• Proficiency with farm machinery and an understanding of maintenance standards required for a horse property - preferred.
• An understanding of WA thoroughbred or harness racing industry - beneficial.

As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening, which will include two reference checks, police clearance and Australian Working Rights check. Please note this role is only open to applicants that hold Australian Working Rights and we are unable to offer Work Sponsorship Visas.

At Racing and Wagering WA, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity of gender, thought, experience, and ethnicity. We are committed to providing a safe work environment and making reasonable adjustments in which everyone is included and treated fairly. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply. We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.