Beginner's Guide to ... Careers in Racing

As Australia’s second largest employer, there are many exciting career opportunities that exist in the racing industry.

The NSW Thoroughbred Racing industry is a major industry which contributes significantly to the economy of New South Wales and is one of the state’s major employers.

The industry has over 54,000 participants and 27,600 full-time equivalent employees.

Racing NSW can help with providing information about training and education to assist you with employment in many career paths so if you’ve always dreamed about working in the racing industry, or are curious about a career change, email us at careers@racingnsw.com.au or phone 1800 200 724 for further information.

A thrilling and challenging career could be waiting for you!

For more information check out - teamthoroughbred.com.au/training/career-paths

Stablehand
This qualification is part of the RGR Racing and Breeding Training Package. It reflects the role of employees who work under supervision and in known routines but with a defined amount of responsibility and limited judgement. It is for those employed in a thoroughbred racing stable and whose prime function is to care for the animals and to meet their individual needs of feeding, grooming, exercising and transporting; as well as keeping the environment safe, clean and hygienic.

Trackwork Rider
The qualification is taken from the RGR Racing and Breeding Training Package and covers the role of self-employed or employed persons who work independently with limited supervision in a defined range of varied contexts that may be complex and non-routine. It is for people who wish to be independently engaged or employed to exercise thoroughbred horses on the instruction of a trainer.