JOBS

Bowness Stud & Watershed Farm is seeking dedicated and passionate Foaling Attendants to join our team for the upcoming foaling season (start 21st July 2025 through to mid to end of November 2025). Ongoing employment may be provided beyond November 2025.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-paced and dynamic thoroughbred breeding operation, where you will gain hands-on experience and develop a broad range of equine skills while assisting in the safe arrival of the next generation of racehorses.

Role Responsibilities:

Monitor foaling alarms and oversee pregnant mares on a nightly basis.
Provide immediate post-foaling care, including necessary treatments for the mare and neonatal care for the foal.
Maintain accurate records of foalings, treatments, and any health observations.

What We’re Looking For:

Experience in foaling and neonatal care preferred but not essential—training can be provided for the right candidate however it is essential to have extensive horse handling experience.
A strong sense of responsibility, patience, and attention to detail.
Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends on a rotating roster.
A team player with a genuine passion for horse care and welfare.

What We Offer:

A hands-on role within a respected and supportive team.
Attractive pay rate and on-farm accommodation options available.
The chance to work with high-quality thoroughbred mares and foals in a professional and rewarding environment.

Excellent English speaking & listening skills is essential. As we’re regional Australia, we qualify for 2nd & 3rd working holiday visas.

Applicant must be able to attain a visa with full working rights in Australia.

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If you have a keen interest in thoroughbred breeding and foaling and are looking for an exciting seasonal role, we’d love to hear from you!

Seasonal Role starting July/August 2025

• Be part of Australia’s largest Equine Hospital
• Experienced medicine specialists, surgeons, nurses, and support people working with you
• Located in the beautiful Hunter Valley town of Scone, horse capital of Australia.

SCONE EQUINE HOSPITAL ICU
The Intensive Care Unit has a large team of specialist veterinarians, interns, nurses, and barn crew working together to provide 24-hour care for critically ill neonates, adults, and post-operative patients. Approximately 1000 patients are seen annually, including a high caseload of neonatal and adult medicine and post-surgical cases.

THE ROLE
There are a variety of nursing roles that are stimulating and fast paced but well supported by an experienced team of specialists, interns, nurses and a hospital coordinator. These positions would suit both early-in-career nurses and experienced nurses looking to take the next step in their equine nursing careers and to gain experience in a high case load hospital.

THE CULTURE
Our vision at Scone Equine Hospital is to have the best patient care, the best at client relationships and be the best place to work.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
• Qualifications or experience in equine nursing
• Experience in working with a variety of horses
• Enthusiasm, motivation, and passion for patient care
• Strong teamwork and the ability to work autonomously.

BENEFITS
• Peer group support, senior nurses and on-site manager
• Increase your skills and competencies with leading Internal Medicine Specialists
• Full training and education for the roles is provided.
• Flexible seasonal roster with paid penalty rates e.g. shift allowances and overtime.
• Shared accommodation can be provided

Please apply by sending your CV and cover letter to hr@sconeequine.com.au or
Scone Equine Hospital
Attn: Human Resources
PO Box 280
Scone NSW 2337
Australia

Rheinwood is a boutique thoroughbred stud farm located in Mittagong, in the NSW Southern Highlands. The farm is 1 ½ hrs from the Sydney CBD and just 40miutes from the beautiful South Coast beaches. The Southern Highlands is a picturesque location that offers a great lifestyle with lots of restaurants, wineries & scenic locations. There is lots to see and do on weekends off.

We have an exciting full-time position vacant for an enthusiastic, dedicated & highly skilled horse person to join our team in a 2IC/Senior Stud Hand role. We are looking for someone wanting to step up to a 2IC role and progress their career. You will work closely with our stud manager and will be provided on the job mentoring and training, assisting you to gain new skills along the way.

Join Silverdale Farm – Where Excellence in Thoroughbred Breeding Begins

Silverdale Farm, located in the picturesque Southern Highlands, is seeking passionate and experienced Stud Hands to join our dynamic team. This is a unique opportunity to work at one of Australia’s premier boutique breeding farms, known for its world-class facilities, attention to detail, and supportive team environment.

What We Offer:

– The chance to be part of a progressive, professional team
– Exposure to all aspects of stud work including yearling preparation, foaling, and general stable duties
– Beautiful, state-of-the-art facilities designed for horse and human wellbeing (Gym, tennis courts, rock climbing wall)
– On-site accommodation available for the right candidates

Opportunities to grow your career in a respected and forward-thinking operation
Come be part of something special. At Silverdale Farm, we take pride in developing both our horses and our people.

Newgate Farm has Stallion Groom positions available for the upcoming breeding season.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain meaningful and plentiful, hands-on experience with thoroughbred breeding stallions in the leading stallion team and breeding shed in the Southern Hemisphere.

Position would begin from early to mid-August and for interested applicants there will also be the chance to join the yearling prep and sale team at the completion of the breeding season.

Watershed Farm & Bowness Stud are looking for highly capable and confident horse handlers to join our team at a busy farm located near Young, NSW. This role is for people with extensive, hands-on experience handling young, unbroken horses — particularly those with a background in the breeding, racing or performance industry.

The role includes:
Assisting with the upcoming breeding season – foaling, vet work, care of broodmares and foals;
Educating and handling well-bred, unbroken weanlings and yearlings
Leading, grooming, and preparing horses for sales and inspections
General horse care, feeding, maintenance and farm duties

You must have:
Strong horse handling experience – especially with young or green horses
The ability to work safely, calmly, and confidently around valuable livestock
A proactive, hardworking attitude and willingness to help across all areas of the farm
Good communication, honesty and teamwork skills

Details:
Minimum commitment: 4+ months – please only apply if you can stay for this period or longer
Accommodation available
Attractive pay with overtime
Eligible for 88-day regional work (Working Holiday Visa)
Australian applicants welcome too

If you’re a skilled horse person seeking a rewarding, hands-on role that helps you gain a wide diversity of experience, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a brief summary of your relevant experience to office@bownessstud.com.au.

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Graebar Park Thoroughbreds are looking for an experienced full time Trainer/Track rider to start in our stable at Mornington, applicants must have experience working in a racing stable and be able to ride timed fast work.

Very good working conditions and above award wages to the successful applicant. Accommodation available. Minimum salary $77k p.a+Super

Mogumber Park is wishing to recruit additional staff for the 2025 stud season and upcoming yearling prep. We are specifically looking for an experienced stud hand but will consider an enthusiastic junior.

We are currently seeking a Junior Stallion Groom to join our team and assist in the care of our four thoroughbred stallions.
This role is ideal for someone with a genuine interest in stallions and a desire to build their experience in a safe and supportive environment.

Twin Hills Stud, situated at Cootamundra in New South Wales, stands stallions and is home to a significant number of mares and foals. We consign horses to Australia’s major thoroughbred sales. We offer a kind, safe working environment, plus competitive remuneration, excellent accommodation and the opportunity to join a progressive and ambitious business.

An exciting opportunity has become available for a full-time Farm Hand to join the Cressfield farming team, located just 10 minutes north of Scone.

Cressfield is a 2,200-hectare Thoroughbred breeding enterprise that also runs lucerne hay and beef cattle operations, all managed with a strong focus on regenerative agriculture.

Reporting to the Farming Manager, your responsibilities will include:

Operation and maintenance of irrigation and stock water systems

Operation and basic servicing of farm machinery

Hay and silage production across 50 hectares

Fencing and general farm upkeep

Cattle husbandry, supporting a herd of 250 Angus breeders

We’re looking for someone with a genuine interest in agriculture, a strong work ethic, and great attention to detail. The ability to work independently and contribute positively to a small, established team is essential.

While prior farming experience is preferred, it’s not required — full training will be provided for the right candidate.

Michael Freedman Racing Pty Ltd are currently seeking highly experienced and capable staff to join their stable. Positions are full-time and available at Randwick.

The successful applicant/s must be able to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of industry best practice, with either international experience or a thorough understanding of the global trends of the thoroughbred industry.

Position: Horticulture Graduate or Trainee
Location: Silverdale Farm, Southern Highlands, NSW
Type: Full-time
Start Date: Immediate start available
Accommodation: On-farm accommodation available if required

Are you passionate about the great outdoors and interested in developing your skills in horticulture? Silverdale Farm, a renowned thoroughbred breeding farm located in the beautiful Southern Highlands, is offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual who has completed horticulture qualifications to join our team and grow a rewarding career in horticulture. The Silverdale team will assist in supporting and mentoring you as you start a rewarding career.

What We Offer:
• Support for recent horticulture graduates
• Full training and mentorship from experienced horticulturists and farm staff.
• The opportunity to work in a beautiful, dynamic farm environment with a close-knit team.
• Opportunity to learn about Thoroughbred Breeding and pastures.
• Competitive trainee wages, with potential for growth and permanent employment post traineeship.
• Access to industry networking within both horticulture and thoroughbred breeding.

Pride Racing is seeking a reliable and motivated Assistant Admin to join our team at Warwick Farm. This is a part-time position to start, with the potential to move into a full-time role for the right candidate.

Racing industry knowledge is preferred but not essential – we’re happy to train the right person on site. What matters most is a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.

Milburn Creek is a Boutique Thoroughbred Stud situated in the Southern Highlands of NSW. We have a Broodmare band of 45 mares and prepare yearlings for the major Sales in Australia.

Milburn Creek is looking for a person to join our team for the 2025 breeding season. A suitable candidate will perform checks on mares and will assist with foaling and post foaling asa well as perform other farm duties.
While the candidate does not need prior foaling experience they should be proficient in handling a horse.
This job may be part time or combined with day work to offer full time employment.

We are currently hiring experienced full time ground staff to join our team.

Rotating roster with 1 full day off every week, a full weekend off every 6 weeks plus every second Sunday afternoon off

Shifts are as follows:
5:00 – 10:00 Mon – Sat mornings
2:00 – 4:30 Mon – Fri afternoons
5:00 – 8:30 Sun morning
3:00 – 4:00 Sat and Sun afternoons

All salaries are above award wage and are dependent upon experience and suitability to position.

Unfortunately our location does not qualify under the specified work/88 days for those with Working Holiday Visas.

If you’d love join our team please apply by emailing your CV to Rachel@raracing.com.au

Currently seeking experienced and capable track work riders.

Hours will be 5:20 – 9:00 Monday – Saturday mornings.

Approximately 6-7 horses a morning. Extra shifts / Full Time available if required. Salary dependent upon experience and suitability.

To apply please forward your resume to Rachel@raracing.com.au

Archibald Neasham Racing Pty Ltd is currently seeking highly experienced and capable staff to join our team. Positions are full-time and available at Warwick Farm, Rosehill & Scone NSW, Flemington VIC and Eagle Farm QLD.

• Horse Trainer/Forepersons (senior and 2nd Forepersons) – able to educate our young horses on the ground, plus responsibility for a team and barn or horses. The salary will be above award – in the range of $70,000 to $100,000 per annum depending upon the level of responsibility.

• Young Horse Trainer/Rider – able to ride 8 -10 horses per morning (with particular emphasis on riding pace/timed work and jump outs).The salary will be above award – in the range of $70,000 to $90,000 per annum depending upon the level of responsibility.

Cavallo Park Stud (Trading) Pty Ltd is currently seeking highly experienced and capable staff to join our team. Positions are full-time and available in Hawkesbury NSW

We are seeking an experienced horseperson to join Twin Hills Stud as a stud hand. We are looking for a positive and enthusiastic individual with experience in all aspects of stud work. If you are interested in joining an enthusiastic team at Twin Hills, please get in touch with us.

Twin Hills Stud, situated at Cootamundra in New South Wales, is an established horse stud that is involved in all aspects of the thoroughbred breeding industry. We consign horses to Australia’s major thoroughbred sales. We offer a kind, safe working environment, competitive remuneration, excellent accommodation and the opportunity to join a progressive and ambitious business. If you are upbeat, hard-working and have the necessary experience we’d love to talk to you.