Lead Horses, Manager

4 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeRacehorse Full time $98,800 - $124,998
Racehorse Operations Lead

We are seeking an experienced Racehorse Operations Lead to oversee day-to-day barn activities, providing exceptional care and management of our horses.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage Barn Team
  • Horse Welfare & Presentation
    • Feed, groom, exercise schedules, and box management;
    • Maintain individual horse care plans.
  • Health & Compliance
    • Daily trot-ups and soundness checks;
    • Record treatments;
    • Liaise with vets and farriers;
    • Ensure WHS/biosecurity protocols are followed.
  • Programming & Logistics
    • Coordinate morning work, swimming, treadmill, and rehab;
    • Manage race day gear;
    • Organize race-day staffing and float logistics.
  • Records & Communication
    • Keep accurate work, meds, and feed records;
    • Provide clear updates on progress, issues, and targets.
  • Young Horse Education
    • Confidently handle, educate, and improve manners of inexperienced horses.
  • Race-Day Representation
    • Presentation of horses professionally;
    • Communicate with officials and media as required.
Requirements:
  • Proven experience in a professional racing stable (min. 3 years);
  • Strong leadership, people management, and communication skills;
  • Calm under pressure;
  • Deep knowledge of racehorse care, soundness, training routines, and gear;
  • Confident handling colts and sharp horses;
  • Outstanding organisation and attention to detail;
  • Proactive problem-solver;
  • Tech-savvy with stable systems and accurate record-keeping.
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience;
  • Clear career progression within a high-performance operation;
  • Supportive culture that backs professional development and high standards;
  • Quality horseflesh, modern facilities at Flemington Training Centre, and exposure to metropolitan racing.
Roster & Compliance:
  • Early-morning starts;
  • Rotating weekends/public holidays;
  • Must be eligible to work in Australia and comply with Racing Victoria rules and stable WHS policies;
  • References will be required.

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