Senior Stud Hand and Staff Training Role

A new position is available for a Senior Stud Hand and Staff Training role at Bowness Stud & Watershed Farm, located near Young, NSW 2594 Australia.

The role involves overseeing, accompanying and training stud and stable staff in basic tasks such as the feed run, drenching, treating, identifying injuries, catching and moving horses, teaching how to identify horses from paddock lists, keeping records, checking horses off paddock lists, ensuring tasks are done properly, safely and also to build the confidence and competency of the stud workers.

The role is to ensure treatments and other instructions are followed correctly, the day sheet is filled in correctly, complete staff inductions and staff assessment and the overall organisation/reporting of day to day tasks outside the barn.

It does require someone who is a team player, a people person, has patience & leadership skills, kindness and very good teaching skills, along with extensive past horse experience. The role does involve doing the horse work with the stud and stable staff to build competency across the farm.

Applicant must have current working rights in Australia and be looking for long term work. We are regional Australia so qualify for 2nd & 3rd working holiday visas. Excellent English speaking & listening skills are essential.

Please forward resumes to office@bownessstud.com.au outlining past equine experience and employment, plus provide contact details for equine related referees. This position has accommodation available for the right applicant and a competitive salary.