Stable Hand

**Stable Hand - South Coast NSW**
- **Large animal care**:

- **Located in Bawley Point**:

- **Full time Position**

Working with the Stock Horse Manager, you will be assisting with all aspects of Equine care and upkeep, including maintenance of all equipment. Maintenance and cleaning duties are a daily task at a leading Australian facility.

We are seeking people with a genuine love of animals, passionate stable hands that can take responsibility of the animals as if they are your own, whilst adhering to the strict requirements of each individual animal. Previous experience in a support role in animal care and operations is a huge advantage, though not a specific requirement.

And as a huge bonus, working at a large purpose built property on the South Coast of NSW, doesn’t mean you have to live in the middle of the country Enjoy coastal living in the nearby regional town - it’s only a thirty minute drive away.

Stable Hands are responsible for ensuring the following tasks are carried out;
- Grooming, feeding, handling, stabling and exercising of the horses
- Cleaning, care and maintenance of stables and associated training equipment like rugs, rug rooms, vehicles
- The caring of and leading of horses
- Monitoring horses for health and soundness.
- Help with breeding and foaling and helping with problematic animals.
- Assisting the vet and farrier by holding the horses.
- Under the direction of the Property Veterinarian and Stock Horse Manager, administration of prescribed medications and general first aid.
- Perform general industry duties as directed by management.
- Including general labouring, cleaning, minor maintenance duties incidental or peripheral to cleaning, ordering supplies, receiving deliveries and basic clerical work.
- Organise, saddle and tie up horse for trainers, wash down, re-rug and return to paddocks after exercise.
- Place and monitor horse in the horse walker, retrieve and retire horses to yards.
- Ensure all yards and paddocks are free from any timber or obstacles.

**What you will bring to the team**

To be successful in this role, there are a few things we are looking for:

- Genuine passion for horses
- High attention to detail, ensuring that each individual horse is cared for in accordance with their specific requirements
- Physically fit and able to carry out all daily tasks
- Reliable, autonomous and able to work as part of a team
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Be a respectful part of the broader team across all areas of operations
- Professional presentation - being mindful that you are representing the business at all times
- Strong organisational and time management skills to ensure tasks are complete on time

Additionally, you will demonstrate emotional intelligence, physical stamina and the ability to work calmly under pressure.

If you don’t meet all of the above requirements - but believe you have something special you could bring to this role - we still want to hear from you

**I would not wait to apply**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $45,718.32 - $65,731.31 per year

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Bawley Point NSW: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person