Rosehill Gardens Racecourse Manager

Australian Turf Club
- 1 active job (view)
- Published
- April 11, 2025
- Expires
- May 16, 2025
- Location
- Randwick
- Category
- Other
- Job Type
- Full-time
- Skills
- Tertiary qualifications in turf management, green keeping, science or horticulture or a related discipline.
- Country
- Australia
- State
- New South Wales

**Description**:
**ROSEHILL GARDENS RACECOURSE MANAGER**

**AUSTRALIAN TURF CLUB STORY**

With over 110 racedays and hundreds of events each year, our five venues (Royal Randwick, Rosehill Gardens, Canterbury Park, Warwick Farm and Rosehill Bowling Club) make ATC a uniquely exciting place to work.

Our people are at the heart of our success. At Australian Turf Club we are guided by our corporate values Collaborate, Care, Innovate and 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.

**THE PERKS**
- Join a supportive and collaborative team
- 2 complimentary member annual race day passes
- An additional day off each year for Wellbeing Leave
- Wellbeing initiatives such as fruit boxes, mental health talks, and fitness challenges
- Company funded Employee Assistance Program for the whole family
- Recognition for outstanding work through our reward & recognition program
- End of carnival team celebrations and regular social events
- Opportunities to give back to the community through our volunteering program
- Close and convenient location - easily accessible from public transport
- Free onsite parking

**THE OPPORTUNITY**

This once in a lifetime opportunity will develop, maintain and manage Sydney’s premier racecourse, grounds and gardens at Rosehill Gardens racecourse. 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 responsibilities**:

- 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 Rosehill Gardens Racecourse to present an attractive venue to patrons and contribute to their enjoyment of the facilities.
- Communicate with trainers based at Rosehill Gardens 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 Rosehill Gardens track, grounds and gardens.
- Implement WHS 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;
- WHS 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 demonstrate our values, come and join us.**

**Applications close on 8 May, however we will be continuously interviewing before this date, until we find the right person.