Steward - Metro

Employment Type: Ongoing

Work Location: Greater Sydney Region, NSW

Classification / Grade / Band: Grade 5/6

Remuneration: Base salary from $99,938 – $110,271 plus superannuation and leave loading

Applications Close: 28 September 2025

Step into the fast-paced world of greyhound racing and play a critical role in upholding integrity, animal welfare, and fair play across race events in NSW.

We're looking for a highly motivated Race Day Steward to officiate at greyhound race meetings, oversee on-track operations, and enforce industry regulations. If you're passionate about animal welfare, have experience in racing or regulatory environments, and thrive under pressure, this role offers a dynamic and rewarding career.

What You'll Do:

• Chair and oversee greyhound race meetings across NSW.
• Manage on-track operations and ensure races are conducted fairly and safely.
• Lead kenneling and swabbing procedures, ensuring compliance with welfare and integrity protocols.
• Investigate and report race incidents, conduct inquiries, and issue penalties.
• Collaborate with vets, racing clubs, inspectors, and industry participants.

What You'll Bring:

• Experience as a Racing Steward or in a regulatory compliance environment.
• Strong knowledge of race day procedures and industry legislation.
• High attention to detail, sound judgement, and resilience in challenging situations.
• NSW Class C Driver License
• Willingness to travel and work evenings, weekends, and public holidays under shift provisions.
• Certificate III in Racing Services (Steward) or willingness to obtain.

About The Greyhound Welfare & Integrity Commission

At the Greyhound Welfare and Integrity Commission, we take immense pride in our role of safeguarding the integrity of greyhound racing. As a Steward, you will play a crucial part in upholding high standards of animal welfare and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Your work will contribute to the welfare of greyhounds and the overall reputation of the industry.

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to collaborate with a dedicated team, where your skills and passion for animal welfare will be highly valued. Apply today to be a part of our mission

Interested in working with us?

We would love to learn more about you

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTQI+ and diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Read the role description to learn more about the role and submit your application ONLY via the I Work for NSW jobs platform.

How we get to know you:

• an up-to-date resume detailing your knowledge, skills, and experience in relation to the role.
• complete several pre-screening questions as part of the application process.

Talent Pool

A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool represents a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role or similar roles and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for ongoing employment at GWIC, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident of Australia.

GWIC does not provide relocation expenses, nor can we support employer-sponsored work visas unless specifically referenced in the advertisement.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo background checks and provide confirmation of tertiary academic qualifications before commencement.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Flexibility

• GWIC is committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve through an inclusive and flexible workplace.
• We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTQI+ and diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds

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