Hawkesbury Race Club

Hawkesbury Race Club
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- Published
- January 20, 2025
- Expires
- February 13, 2025
- Location
- Clarendon
- Category
- Other
- Job Type
- Full-time
- Country
- Australia
- Street Address
- 15 Racecourse Road,
- State
- New South Wales

**Description**:
Hawkesbury Race Club has built a reputation as a premier racecourse on the provincial racing circuit in NSW.

The race track is located 1 hour west of Sydney's CBD and we offer a premier destination for thoroughbred racing, functions, events, weddings, festivals and exhibitions - along with a 4-star motel, with 30 luxuriously appointed rooms on course.
- **Overall Purpose of Position**

The Racecourse Manager is responsible for ongoing maintenance and continuous improvement of the physical condition of the Hawkesbury Racecourse tracks and associated facilities so as to provide at all times a safe and attractive high quality venue for all stakeholders and patrons of the Course.

The following key elements apply
- Oversee the development and implementation of track and racing and training facility management plans and practices for the Hawkesbury Racecourse.
- Implement industry standards for the preparation of training and racing tracks and facilities.
- Effectively communicate with Racecourse users, staff and stakeholders and ensuring all racecourse staff are effectively managed.
- Demonstrate commitment to Health Safety & Wellbeing, Ethical Behavior, Efficiency, Participation and Service of Stakeholders.
- Investigate options for continual improvement of environmental practices.
- **Key Actions and Activities**

**Racecourse Maintenance**
- Provide expertise in the maintenance of quality turf & artificial surfaces for the purpose of racing & training.
- To prepare an optimum racing surface for the attraction of the best possible class of horses to all race meetings.
- To ensure that the grounds and gardens are well maintained.
- To ensure that all associated plant and equipment are well maintained and in the best possible condition to achieve optimum performance.
- To ensure that any necessary repairs and maintenance of racecourse infrastructure are attended to or reported to the Chief Executive Officer or Asset & Maintenance Supervisor for action so that they are maintained in good condition at all times.
- Assist with the development and implementation of capital works projects within the Hawkesbury Racecourse Grounds relating to tracks and racing and training facilities.
- Assist in the development of annual budgets and management plans to facilitate the maintenance, production, construction & preparation of all racing and training tracks and facilities to the required levels agreed with CEO and HRC Board.
- Develop and manage an annual racecourse maintenance plan detailing programs for track watering, fertilizing, mowing and gardens
- Liaise with Stewards in regard to track monitoring and performance.
- Ensure all horse infrastructure including parade ring and horse stalls are professionally presented at all times and in accordance with Racing NSW minimum standards.
- Monitoring of compliance by trainers, riders and stable hands with the Rules and Regulations of the Industry and the Hawkesbury Race Club.
- Develop monthly track management reports for the CEO and make a presentation to the Board as required.
- Ensure that all duties as outlined are performed with respect to safe working practices in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004.

**General**
- Lead staff and effectively supervise and communicate the management and preparation of quality turf & artificial surfaces for the purpose of racing & training.
- Ensure staff receives appropriate training, induction and supervision to enable them to complete tasks safely and efficiently and to the required standard.
- Recruit staff as required and in accordance with standard NSW employment policies.
- Oversee the engagement of Official Starter and Barrier Attendants at all HRC Racedays and Barrier Trials and jumpouts.
- To conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times.
- Other general duties as could be reasonably expected in this role.
- **Knowledge and Skills Required (To effectively perform in the role the position holder must have the following skills, experience, qualifications)**
- Minimum 5 years of senior Racecourse Management experience.
- Turf Management qualifications (Trade Qualifications minimum).
- A thorough knowledge of race day & training track maintenance & preparation procedures.
- Ability to implement effective work systems to agreed quality standards and within operational and budgetary constraints
- Ability to work independently and be self motivated.
- Ability to operate required machinery including turf maintenance equipment.
- Ability to attend to general maintenance of buildings, facilities and surrounds.
- Have ability to deal with any conflict that may arise and make autonomous decisions if required.
- Experience in developing a