• Free onsite parking at all venues
• Working with a passionate, professional, and dedicated team
• Inclusive and people-focused culture

AUSTRALIAN TURF CLUB

With over 110 racedays and a host of hundreds of Business and Social events every year, each of our five venues – 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 Achieve, Care, Collaborate & Innovate. 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

• Flexibility of a casual position
• Working with a passionate, professional, and dedicated team
• Free onsite parking
• Close and convenient location – easily accessible from public transport

THE OPPORTUNITY

• Seeking casual Clerk of Course riders for race meetings and barrier trials, with possible involvement in the care and training of horses at Warwick Farm.
• Role may include transporting horses between ATC racecourses using ATC vehicles/floats; appropriate licences are required.
• Responsible for supporting the safe, orderly, and efficient running of race meetings and official racing activities.
• Must work in line with the Rules of Racing, WHS requirements, and operational procedures.
• Provides mounted support to stewards, jockeys, trainers, and race day officials.
• Expected to maintain high standards of horse welfare, rider safety, and professional conduct.
• Shifts predominately at Warwick Farm Racecourse with additional shifts offered at the other Track venues form time to time.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Escort jockeys and racehorses between the mounting yard, parade ring, barriers and track.
• Support stewards and starters during pre-race, race start and post-race procedures.
• Respond to loose horses, rider incidents and on-track emergencies.
• Maintain high standards of horse welfare, safety, horsemanship and presentation.
• Communicate clearly with race day officials and comply with racing, WHS and animal welfare requirements.

ABOUT YOU

• Experience riding and handling thoroughbred and/or stock horses.
• Calm under pressure with sound judgement and situational awareness.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Availability for weekends, public holidays, early starts and extended hours.
• Previous Clerk of Course or racing industry experience will be highly regarded.

REQUIREMENTS

• Hold or be able to obtain required Racing NSW licences or registrations.
• Meet race club medical, fitness and compliance requirements.
• Follow safe work procedures, use PPE correctly and report hazards or incidents immediately.
• Comply with racing industry drug and alcohol policies and maintain eligibility to work in the thoroughbred racing industry.

APPLY

If you believe you are the right fit and possess and can demonstrate our values day to day, then come join us. To apply, visit: https://www.australianturfclub.com.au/our-careers/

We look forward to reviewing your application.

Australian Turf Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a workplace where our team members feel safe, valued and respected, regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or life stage. We encourage all suitable candidates to apply.