Barrier Attendant

Racing and Wagering WA have positions available for Barrier Attendants, primarily located at Lark Hill and Perth Racing’s metropolitan racetracks of Ascot and Belmont Park. Additional shifts may also become available at additional racetracks in WA in the near future.  

What is a Barrier Attendant you ask?

Their job is to load horses into barrier stalls safely, timely and efficiently on race day, trials and jump outs.  

It’s a time critical role and one that requires extensive experience and knowledge on how to handle horses safely and with ease. As you can imagine, loading a horse into a barrier stall on a race or trial day needs to be done quickly and correctly with the safety of yourself, the horse and everyone around you your top priority.  

As well as the loading horses into the barriers, Barrier attendants also:  

• Identify the need for and control horses for gear adjustment, farrier attention, etc 
• Aid in the correct placement of the barrier stalls on the track  
• Aid the jockeys as required  
• Report all incidents, hazards and breaches of the rules that they witness and are sometimes also required to give evidence at Stewards inquiries 
• Assist with the catching and handling of riderless and injured horses 
• Ensure that no horse or rider is given or offered any unfair assistance  
• Adhere to all Rules of Racing that are relevant to the duties of Barrier Attendant.  

We are looking for candidates with: 

• Extensive experience in handling horses – such as approaching, catching and leading 
• The ability to work when trials and race days are conducted – this isn’t a 9-5pm role and will require some early morning, weekend and regional work.  
• A strong understanding of safety at the barrier for both horses and officials  
• Knowledge and understanding of the Rules of Racing relevant to Barrier Attendants and starting of trials and races would be an advantage  
• Sound communication and interpersonal skills with the Ability to work as part of a team, under the direction of the Starter or their delegate.  

What are you waiting for?

Apply now with your CV and cover letter telling us why you’re the perfect fit for this opportunity.

For more information visit Careers at RWWA or contact us at [email protected]

As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening, which will include two reference checks, police clearance and Australian Working Rights check.

Please note this role is only open to applicants that hold Australian Working Rights and we do not offer Work Sponsorship Visa's.

At Racing and Wagering WA, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity of gender, thought, experience, and ethnicity. We are committed to providing a safe work environment and making reasonable adjustments in which everyone is included and treated fairly.