Job Board

Silverdale Farm - Assistant Stud Manager

Silverdale currently has an exciting and unique opportunity for an Assistant Stud Manager to join its expanding team. Become a part of a growing and forward-thinking business that aspires to be an employer of choice in the thoroughbred industry.

This position would also ideally suit a couple (with family) should the partner have skills in horse care, gardening, photography, social media, administration skills, etc.

Candidates must be motivated, have a 'can-do' attitude and be passionate about working with horses. Previous experience working on stud farms is a must.

• Opportunity to use your experience and skills working with horses.

• Use your leadership skills.

• Unique state-of-the-art horse breeding farm and facilities.

• Great benefits for successful applicant.

• Modern accommodation and great staff facilities.

• Potential opportunity for a couple looking to both work and live on a farm.

• Work vehicle provided.

The Assistant Stud Manager role:

• Work closely with Rob Petith, our Stud Manager, in the day-to-day running of a commercial thoroughbred farm.

• Management of staff rostering, daily planning, and assigning daily tasks.

• Preparation of yearlings and weanlings for sales.

• Assist farriers and veterinarians – booking and coordinating.

• Experience in foaling mares (including post-natal care).

• Handling, exercising and caring for horses of various ages.

• Overseeing the daily care and supervision of horses, paddocks and stable work.

• Feeding, grooming, mucking boxes, general farm cleaning and tidying.

• If a couple is applying, a combination of horse and aligned skills is considered.

• Managing daily worksheets, billing and record keeping.

• Responsible for training of new staff.

• Participation and planning with the Silverdale Academy Intern Programs and coordination of Silverdale Intern Program – on-site learning skills.

Desirable Experience:

• Strong ability to lead a team.

• Focused attention to detail.

• Able and willing to be ‘hands-on’.

• Must have experience in areas of broodmare management, handling and yearling sales preparation.

• Must have proven experience in similar operations with health and safety management practices.

• Ability to effectively organise and supervise a small team.

• Equine nursing skills are an advantage.

Benefits:

• In return for your skills, expertise, and commitment, you will be rewarded with a generous salary commensurate with your qualifications, experience and skill level.

• Relocation costs for successful applicants interstate.

• Incentives offered for further training and upskilling.

• Utilise our great staff facilities, including accommodation, gym, rock climbing wall, tennis court, swimming pool and staff pavilion with a full-sized pool table.

Silverdale Farm is a unique 260-acre private elite thoroughbred farm located in the beautiful Southern Highlands region in NSW, southwest of Sydney near Bowral. Living and working in the Southern Highlands has many benefits, such as excellent schools, top medical providers, a supportive community, and close proximity to Sydney and Wollongong beaches, racetracks, and extensive shopping and entertainment facilities.

Please send a resume with a brief cover letter to: dtiller@silverdalefarm.com.au

Mount Coote Stud - Team Member

Could this be you?

One of Ireland’s leading private stud farms is looking for someone to join its small but committed team for the forthcoming breeding season, for the whole of 2024, or even possibly on a more permanent basis.

The position may suit an experienced person; equally a younger person with ambition and a strong work ethic.

With over 40 broodmares on site and 30+ yearlings prepped and consigned annually to the principal UK and Irish yearling sales, this is a golden opportunity to acquire knowledge whilst working in a busy, but friendly environment.

- Salary and benefits commensurate with experience.

- Accommodation available on site.

- Every second weekend off.

Applications, with full CV and contact details to:

Luke Lillingston, Mount Coote Stud, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick

Email: alex@kernlillingston.com