Ground Staff I Mornington Racecourse

Mornington - Australia

Hourly Salary: $ 33 - 35

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a Full-Time - Permanent Ground Staff to join our team at Mornington Racecourse. This hands-on role offers variety each day with responsibilities including track repair work preparing and cleaning horse stalls for training days and ensuring all facilities are kept clean safe and well-presented.

The Melbourne Racing Club (MRC) is proud to berecognised as a& 2024 Winner of The Australian Business Awards for Employer of Choice. We are one of Australias most prestigious Sports Events and Property Development companies. As well as running elite horse racing at Caulfield Sportsbet Sandown and Mornington Racecourses we own 15 pub venues under the Pegasus Leisure Group (PLG).

What will my duties include

Assist with the preparation and maintenance of the racetrack surface to ensure safe and optimal racing conditions including labouring cleaning tracks gardens and maintenance instructions.
Operate plant equipment such as tractors ride on mowers front end loader forklift power sweepers power harrows brush cutters hedgers push mowers and general spray operations
Weed garden beds lawns and landscaped areas when required.
Maintain cleanliness across public areas carparks and surrounding grounds.
Assist with seasonal tasks repairs and special projects.
Undertake other reasonable duties in line with operational requirements of the venue.

The role involves manual tasks and prolonged periods of physical activity including standing walking lifting and working outdoors in various weather conditions.

What we are looking for:

Demonstrated experience in a similar role preferably in turf management
General operational and mechanical maintenance skills
Appropriate licences to operate specialist machinery such as a manual vehicle front end loader and forklifts (as applicable)
Experience in operating plant and equipment including Bobcat Grader and Excavator would be desirable
Sound knowledge and practical experience of handling and spraying chemicals
A demonstrable ability to work independently and as part of a team
Sound verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Willingness to perform duties in outdoor conditions year-round
Successful candidate will have a can do attitude and demonstrate a strong work ethic consistent reliability and be adaptable to the varied demands of race day operations and grounds maintenance tasks

Whats in it for you

Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
Access to our year-round well-being initiatives including our Employee Assistance Program for staff and family.
Racing Industry Member passes discounts across our family of brands and free tickets to a wide range of events.
Free onsite parking
Paid Parental Leave

Melbourne Racing Club values differences in gender age ethnicity race cultural background disability religion and sexual orientation and encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.

Required Experience:

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We are currently seeking a Full-Time - Permanent Ground Staff to join our team at Mornington Racecourse. This hands-on role offers variety each day with responsibilities including track repair work preparing and cleaning horse stalls for training days and ensuring all facilities are kept clean saf...