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Amelia Park - Full-Time Yearling Preparation Manager

Amelia Park Farm is a professional boutique racing and breeding operation located in the southwest of Western Australia. Located just 10 minutes from the beaches in Western Australia's wine and surf country, it is a beautiful place to spend the summer.

We require a full-time yearling prep manager from the end of November until the end of February for the Perth Sales.

With an expected draft of 15-20 yearlings, the candidate will require:

- Experience handling, prepping and educating young stock on the ground for the purpose of presenting them at sales.

- Confidence and experience with colts.

- The ability to manage a small team and work among a larger team of staff.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a short-term employment opportunity with a very successful and highly regarded breeding operation. Above award wage with accommodation and other incentives to be discussed with the right candidate.

The opportunity for permanent employment after sales is also available for the right candidate and can be discussed.

Very limited weekend work is required of this position.

For more information, please call Sarah +61 438 851 068 or email

sarahbronsondingo@outlook.com

Scone Race Club - Chief Executive Officer

The Scone Race Club is a leading country race club in NSW, located in the heart of thoroughbred breeding in Australia. Scone is a major racing and training centre with over 200 horses currently in training and conducts 18 race meetings annually, including a Metropolitan Saturday over the two-day Scone Cup Carnival in May. Scone Race Club is earmarked for significant investment in the coming years.

Scone Race Club is looking to appoint a Chief Executive to develop and grow the organisation in line with the strategic direction and values of the Scone Race Club. The successful applicant will possess excellent communication skills, demonstrate strong leadership and have the capacity to adopt the club’s strategic plan and work with our partners, who are the leaders in the thoroughbred racing and breeding industry.

The Role

The Chief Executive Officer, reporting to the Board of Directors, will be responsible for the management of the Scone Race Club affairs and activities, including the effective administration of the business, overseeing all racing and training activities, events and functions, managing and overseeing capital projects and will lead and mentor all staff and contractors.

About You

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

- Excellent racing knowledge, exceptional organisation, communication and public relations skills.

- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

- Capacity to engage with people at all levels to build positive working relationships.

- Ability to motivate staff and provide leadership within a team and manage staff at all levels.

- Knowledge of and involvement in Australian Racing and Racing NSW and their respective rules.

- Capacity to work with the Racing Industry Governing Body and comply with all standards, policies and procedures.

- Thorough understanding of Work, Health and Safety legislation and ability to manage risks.

- Ability to oversee and manage capital works projects.

- Capacity to oversee budget preparation, financial analysis, project management, strategic planning, marketing, compliance/governance and event management.

The Scone Race Club Chief Executive Officer position description will be provided on request. This is a full-time position with the requirement to work weekends to facilitate race days.

A competitive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful applicant.

To apply, please supply a current resume & cover letter via Seek by 5 pm AEST on Friday, June 30, 2023. All enquiries in relation to this role should be made to Nicole Furness – nicole@behumanhr.com.au