Royal Randwick Racecourse Manager

Australian Turf Club
- 1 active job (view)
- Published
- June 6, 2025
- Expires
- July 3, 2025
- Location
- Randwick
- Category
- Other
- Job Type
- Full-time
- Country
- Australia
- State
- New South Wales

**Description**:
**THE AUSTRALIAN TURF CLUB STORY**

At Australian Turf Club, people come to experience the harbour city at its best. With over 110 racedays and hosts of hundreds of business events every year, each of our four racecourses - **Royal Randwick, Rosehill Gardens, Canterbury Park, Warwick Farm and Rosehill Bowling Club** - are uniquely exciting.

At the heart of our success is our People. At Australian Turf Club we are guided by our corporate values **Collaborate, Care, Innovate & Achieve.**We are one club by name and nature, empowering our people to lead from the front and deliver results in a safe and supportive workplace. We want to bring out the very best in every person we interact with - our team members, our guests and our communities - creating unforgettable occasions year-round.

**THE PERKS**
- The opportunity to learn from and grow with a passionate, professional, and inclusive team;
- Complimentary race day passes;
- Participation in our reward & recognition program;
- Health and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year such as fruit boxes, mental health talks and fitness challenges;
- One (1) additional day off per year for Wellbeing Leave;
- End of carnival team celebrations;
- Free onsite parking at all venues;
- Opportunities to give back to the community through our community engagement volunteering program.

**THE OPPORTUNITY**

Reporting to the General Manager Racecourses, this once in a lifetime opportunity will develop, maintain and manage Sydney’s premier racecourse, grounds and gardens at Royal Randwick. The role holder will lead a diverse team of track’s team members to ensure the best possible racing surface is presented for each race meeting and daily horse training.

**Key objectives of the role include**:

- To provide leadership and guidance to ensure that the work and objectives of the Tracks team align with the ATC strategic and management plans.
- Manage ongoing maintenance of the on-course stabling complex including ordering & recording stock.
- Development of skills training programs to maximise potential and increase productivity and competencies throughout the Tracks team.
- Support the continuous improvement culture through appropriate resourcing and succession planning.
- Manage the preparation of the grounds and gardens at Royal Randwick Racecourse to present an attractive venue to patrons and contribute to their enjoyment of the facilities.
- Communicate with trainers based at Royal Randwick and foster a professional working relationship to maximise customer satisfaction and increase the number of horses being trained at ATC venues.
- Manage capital works programs, and contractors work, carried out on the tracks and grounds to ensure they are completed with minimum impact on racing and training needs.
- Assist with budget preparation and provide a range of report relating to Royal Randwick track, grounds and gardens.
- Implement HSW initiatives including management of the risk assessment program to identify, eliminate or control risks.

**THE RIGHT FIT**:
To be successful in the role, the right person will possess:

- Previous experience in a similar role
- Turf management and the development and maintenance of equine racing and training surfaces;
- Proven experience managing and motivating a team of groundspersons, greenkeepers and gardeners;
- HSW provisions relating to risk assessment, manual handling and the handling of pesticides and other chemicals used in the day-to-day management of the grounds and track;
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills and the capacity to develop and maintain strong relationships;
- Strong time management and organisational skills;
- Sound budgetary and financial management skills.
- Tertiary qualifications in turf management, green keeping, science or horticulture or a related discipline.

**If you believe you are the right fit and can demonstrate our values day to day, we encourage you to apply.**

**Applications close on Friday 20 June 2025.