Casual - Grounds Staff I Mornington Racecourse

2 days ago


Mornington VIC, Australia Melbourne Racing Club Full time $45,000 - $60,000 per year

We are currently seeking motivated and enthusiastic Casual Grounds Staff to join our team at Mornington Racecourse. This hands-on role offers variety each day, with responsibilities including track repair work, preparing and cleaning horse stalls for training days, and ensuring all facilities are kept clean, safe, and well-presented.

The Melbourne Racing Club (MRC) is proud to be recognised as a 2022, 2023 & 2024 Winner of The Australian Business Awards for Employer of Choice. We are one of Australia's most prestigious Sports, Events and Property Development companies. As well as running elite horse racing at Caulfield, Sportsbet Sandown and Mornington Racecourses, we own 15 pub venues under the Pegasus Leisure Group (PLG).

What will my duties include?

  • Assist with the preparation and maintenance of the racetrack surface, to ensure safe and optimal racing conditions.
  • General race day duties inclusive of track repairs, horse stall cleaning, and locking and unlocking of gates as required.
  • Weed garden beds, lawns, and landscaped areas when required.
  • Maintain cleanliness across public areas, carparks, and surrounding grounds.
  • Assist with seasonal tasks, repairs, and special projects.
  • Undertake other reasonable duties in line with operational requirements of the venue.

The role involves manual tasks and prolonged periods of physical activity, including standing, walking, lifting, and working outdoors in various weather conditions.

What we are looking for:

  • Work well as part of a team or autonomously
  • Capacity to perform safe manual handling of objects weighing up to 20kg
  • Experienced in operating a whipper snipper
  • Availability to work early mornings and weekends is essential
  • Suitable for local residents or those willing to travel
  • No prior experience with horses required, as training is provided. Previous experience will be seen as advantageous
  • Willingness to perform duties in outdoor conditions year-round
  • Successful candidate will have a can do attitude and demonstrate a strong work ethic, consistent reliability, and be adaptable to the varied demands of race day operations and grounds maintenance tasks

What's in it for you?

  • Competitive hourly rates
  • Dynamic culture that supports work-life balance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Free onsite parking at all venues

Melbourne Racing Club values differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation and encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.

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