Jockey

at  Thoroughbred Racing Northern Territory

THOROUGHBRED RACING NORTHERN TERRITORY

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www.trnt.org.au
Published
August 11, 2024
Expires
September 15, 2024
Location
Darwin
Category
Other
Job Type
Full-time
Base Salary (AUD)
73150
Country
Australia
Street Address
Darwin Turf Club
State
Other

DESCRIPTION

Thoroughbred Racing NT (TRNT), based in Darwin, Northern Territory, has a full-time position for a Jockey
$73,150 plus superannuation per annum base salary

Skills required:

• Relevant formal Australian qualification Cert IV in Racing (Jockey), or overseas equivalent and 2 years full-time or equivalent experience, or at least 3 years equivalent experience
• Able to be licensed in Northern Territor

• Ride horses in trackwork, race trials and races in Northern Territory
• Receive instructions from Trainers
• Judge the abilities of horses and best tactics/gear to use to win races
• Discuss performance of horses and advise of issues or possible gear changes with Trainers
• Report anything that may have affected the horse’s performance in a race or training to Trainers, Stewards and others as required
• Study races to improve performance and to determine the best way to ride certain horses, after discussion with Trainers
• Properly maintain riding equipment, including saddles and boots
• Adhere to the Australian Rules of Racing and NT Local Rules which govern the racing industry
• Maintain a high degree of expertise in horse riding
• Maintain the required standard of fitness
• Some Club and stable work may be required

Skills required:

• Relevant formal Australian qualification Cert IV in Racing (Jockey), or overseas equivalent and 2 years full-time or equivalent experience, or at least 3 years equivalent experience
• Able to be licensed in Northern Territory

Formal expressions of interest should should be received by the Chief Executive, Thoroughbred Racing NT, by close of business on Tuesday, 10 September 2024. All correspondence should be clearly marked “Private and Confidential” and can be delivered via:
Post: Chief Executive, TRNT, GPO Box 589, Darwin NT 0801
Email: trnt@trnt.org.a