Casual Stablehand

About the role 

OTTWA is looking for an experienced and positive person to join our small, committed team in North Dandalup.

To achieve success in the role you will need to demonstrate your experience in:

• Undertaking day-to-day duties for care of horses including checking, feeding and rugging.
• Your attention to detail in maintaining high levels of horse care.
• Ensuring the general wellbeing of horses is high, including identifying where horses may be injured or require medical attention and escalating such concerns as and when they arise as directed by your manager
• Assisting in all aspects of Off the track estate programs where required 

About You

• Minimum two years experience working with horses in a similar role (preference with thoroughbred or standardbred horses)
• Experience in assessing a horse’s level of handling and temperament.   
• Knowledge of general horse care and husbandry 
• Ability to work individually or unsupervised and manage time autonomously and as a proactive team member
• Self-motivation and initiative
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks.
• Prepared to work outside of normal business days/hours, including at short notice if required.  
• Current ‘C’ class driver’s license  
• Be physically fit and able to cope with the physical demands of the role
•  Attention to detail and a high standard of care
• Proficiency with farm machinery and an understanding of maintenance standards required for a horse property - preferred.
• An understanding of WA thoroughbred or harness racing industry- beneficial.

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 are unable to offer Work Sponsorship Visa's.

Additional benefits

• Health and wellness initiatives to support you inside and out
• Reward and Recognition Program 

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.     

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

                   Applications close Monday 5 January 2026