About us

What makes CMR one of Australia’s leading training organisations is a mix of passion, discipline, unique methods and the insights that come from our daily commitment to improvement.

With over 500 horses across five locations, Ballarat remains our largest training facility, including Cranbourne and Warwick Farm in Sydney, CMR oversees operations at a pre-training and spelling site in Pakenham, and hand-picked beach facilities in the Mornington Peninsula to ensure CMR remain the best in the industry.

Purpose of role

• The Stablehand will assist the Foreperson with day to day management of all practical elements of horse training along with general stable representation.

Key Responsibilities

• Knowledge of the safe operations of equipment and gear associated with the job

• Knowledge of safe horse handling

• Knowledge of health & Safety and co-operate at all times with management to ensure these obligations are complied with

• Using and maintaining the required Personal Protective Equipment

• Liaise with the foreperson regarding concerns of any horse while performing your duties

• Always follow all instructions given by the Foreperson and/or supervisor

The above list is not exhaustive, and the role may change to meet the overall objectives of the organisation.

Other duties as lawfully directed.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Qualifications and Experience

• Certificate in Stablehand or be willing to attain certificate

• Experience in stablehand work is desirable

Knowledge

• The successful applicant will ideally be passionate for the industry and animals. They will have a thirst for knowledge of all areas of horse training and a willingness to learn and adapt.

Skills & competencies

• Customer service focused: committed to providing exceptional customer service across all stakeholders.

• Verbal And Written Communication: the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, varying communication style depending upon the audience.

• Attention to detail: excellent attention to detail and written skills when communicating with others, both internally and externally.

• Commerciality: ability to apply knowledge in a practical, commercial manner.

• Tech Savvy: open to the use of new technologies

• Teamwork: willingness to assist and support others as directed, support and actively engage in ensuring fostering of behaviours that demonstrate values and strategic goals.

• Time management/organisation: accomplish objectives effectively within time frame given and carry out administrative duties in an efficient and timely manner.

Personal attributes

• Resilience - Maintain a positive attitude and consistently deliver quality work in the face of challenging situations.

• Flexibility and adaptability - Adjust approach in line with changing priorities, is open to acquiring and developing skills and knowledge, adapt to new ways of working or organise work to deliver results.

• Outcomes Thinking - Think and work in different ways to create better public value for Victorians; Establish ways to clearly and effectively measure the impact of government activity.

• Working collaboratively - Builds trust and rapport with others; Sets common goals through a high degree of empathy; Display willingness to share control and responsibility with peers the service, external partners, and community) in the delivery of work and outcomes.

• Self awareness - Has conscious understanding of the impacts of own behaviours, emotions, and thought processes; takes action to improve personal effectiveness.

Other

• Early mornings and weekend work may be required to fulfil the requirements of the role.

• A clean and current driving licence is mandatory.

NB: This job description serves to illustrate the scope and responsibilities of the post and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. You will be expected to perform other job-related tasks requested by management and as necessitated by the development of this role and the development of the business.

Ciaron Maher Racing

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