Horse Trainers / Educator

Location

Sydney NSW

Full job description

Portelli Racing pty ltd

portelliracing.com.au

Published

July 10, 2025

Expires

August 14, 2025

Location

Sydney

Category

Stable Staff & Track Riders

Job Type

Full-time

Base Salary (AUD)

75000

Country

Australia

State

New South Wales

Description

Portelli Racing is currently seeking two highly experienced Horse Trainer/Educators to join our highly successful team at Warwick Farm NSW.

The salary will be above award at $74,000 - $75,000 per annum depending upon the skill level.

All applicants must have a minimum of 3-year full time professional experience in the role and be able to prove they are reliable workers with excellent horsemanship skills.

In addition the following will be required:

The Position is full time – 38 hours per week.

The duties of the position includes:

Knowledge and experience of horse training and handling methods - thoroughbred racing

Proven ability to ride/train and educate young and older horses

Oral and written communication skills of a level to take instruction and provide information to other staff and owners;

Ability to work in a team and independently (or proven management experience if the position is for a foreperson role)

Knowledge of safe operation of all equipment and use of personal protective equipment

Sound knowledge of health and safety obligations and demonstrated skills in safe operation of equipment relevant to the training and preparation of racehorses on riding pace/timed work and jump outs

Able to educate our young horses on the ground, plus vet; swimming and barrier education

Able to educate our young horses on the ground with ability to manage a small team of horses and staff under the direction of the head foreperson.