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Casual Employment Opportunity: Raceday Swab Official (Nthn Rivers & Mid-Nth Coast) - Closes TODAY!

Racing NSW is the representative body appointed for leadership and regulation of Thoroughbred horse racing throughout NSW.

Its responsibilities include protecting the image, interests and integrity of racing.

One of Racing NSW’s key functions is the management of a rigorous and robust drug testing program to ensure the highest level of integrity, and public confidence, in the industry is maintained.

An excellent opportunity has now arisen for a Raceday Swab Official within the Mid North Coast Racing Association (MNCRA) and Northern Rivers Racing Association (NRRA).

The primary area to be serviced is that between Port Macquarie and Grafton, however, the successful applicant may be required to service all tracks within the NRRA on occasions.

The primary responsibility of a Raceday Swab Official is the collection of urine samples from Thoroughbred horses at race meetings for subsequent drug testing procedures.

The successful applicants will possess the following -

• High standard of integrity
• Diligence
• Professionalism
• Ability to communicate effectively with people
• Ability to handle and be in close proximity with, horses
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• A valid driver’s licence is desired, however, transport is available to race meetings

The Raceday Swab Official is a casual position that requires, on average, two days service a week.

Such commitments being on irregular days, including weekends and public holidays, at varying racecourse locations. As such the successful applicant will require flexible personal commitments to accommodate the role.

As this is an integrity-based role, any potential applicant will be required to disclose any conflict of interest, perceived or otherwise, with industry participants. The successful applicant will undergo a probity check.

Please email any query you have about the position to NRRA Chief Steward, Mr Mark Holloway - mholloway@racingnsw.com.au

If you feel you possess the skills and personal circumstances required for the role of a Raceday Swab Official please outline such detail in a covering letter and provide your résumé to:

Mr Mark Holloway mholloway@racingnsw.com.au by COB on Wednesday, 27 November 2024.

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