09/03/2025
🛑 🔊 I have a couple of people coming out for a trial so this position is potentially filled. Thank you all for your messages!
Ground Staff Wanted at Katanga Lodge located in Pakenham South.
Racing stable looking for a reliable new team member!
We’re a small, farm-based racing stable with a relaxed environment and a flexible approach to work. Horses are kept in yards and paddocks, and we head to the track only 3-4 days a week—the rest of the work is done at home (bush or arena).
Position Details:
• Full-time, Part-time, or Casual
• Monday to Saturday
• Flexible on start time – minimum of 4 hours per morning shift
• Some afternoon shifts available if wanted
• Extra hours also available for general farm work
• Opportunities to ride quiet horses at home if interested
Duties Include:
• Cleaning yards/waters, filling hay bags
• Changing rugs as needed
• Making feeds
• Cleaning boxes (max 4)
• Checking and feeding spelling horses/mares/foals
• Holding horses for vet/farrier as needed
• Helping saddle/hose last few working horses at home
Perks:
• Opportunity to come with us on beach trips (wading a horse and breakfast provided!)
• Small, friendly team
• Relaxed atmosphere
• Big lolly jar! And a stocked drinks fridge! We also get breakfast delivered a couple of times a week!
• Do as much or as little handling of horses as you like!
• Work as many extra hours as you like!
• Horses are mostly well behaved 🤣
Requirements:
• Must be reliable and have own transport
• High attention to detail
• Willing to obtain a Racing Victoria stable licence
If this sounds like a good fit, contact Shannon via DM, call 0432 582 860, or email [email protected]
