DESCRIPTION

Forge On Park has a position available for a senior team leader – foreperson to join our spelling and pre training centre. We are a family owned and run thoroughbred agistment farm servicing many of Western Australia’s leading owners and trainers. Located in Coolup Western Australia (One hour south of Perth) Forge On Park has been in operation for more than fourteen years.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful applicant will assist the farm owner – manager and work with and alongside our farm staff.

When needed be required to liaise with clients, float companies, vet’s, farriers, feed merchants etc.

Comply with farm policies and procedures relating to safety and animal welfare.

At various times be able to competently manage all facets of the farm, in the absence of the owner.

CRITERIA

Possess strong and confident horse handling skills with experience in handling horses of various education levels. From broodmares and foals to racehorses, there is no horse back riding involved.

Have an excellent understanding of horse health care and welfare requirements.

Be confident to administer day to day horse treatments and  recognise signs of injury or ill health .

Possess good communication skills be able to take instruction and positively pass on instructions, to staff in a constructive and appropriate manner. And importantly lead by example.

A history of employment as a senior staff member within a racing stable, breeding farm, or similar would be an advantage, all equestrian related applicants will be considered.

Experience in general property repairs and maintenance and the use of general farm equipment to carry out these duties would also be advantageous.

We are seeking a passionate horse person that is reliable, fit and hardworking, you must be flexible have a positive attitude, good work ethic, and be willing to pitch in with all stable and farm duties along with being able to work independently.

Hold a current driver’s license, with a preparedness to work out of hours if required and some weekends. (Rostered weekends are typically two weekends off and one on)

REMUNERATION – OVERVIEW

The position requires the successful applicant to live on the farm in the accommodation supplied, the position is a permanent role.

Annual salary $100,000 plus superannuation.

Rent Free accommodation (Excl. utilities) in a comfortable four bedroom farm house that can be partly furnished if required.

Four weeks paid annual leave and public holidays off.

Please apply with a covering letter and CV via email to Nigel at [email protected]

Applications will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence.

Website www.forgeonpark.com.au