Harness Racing New South Wales (HRNSW) conducts the commercial and regulatory functions of the harness racing industry in NSW. Operating under the Harness Racing Act 2009, HRNSW is chartered to operate autonomously of government in managing the strategic and commercial development of harness racing in NSW as a not-for-profit corporate body.
HRNSW has a fantastic opportunity for a suitable candidate to join the team and assist both the Racing and Integrity teams. The primary role of the Administrative Assistant will be to assist the Registration and Futurities areas.
POSITION SUMMARY
Due to the substantial growth of activities within HRNSW the Racing and Integrity teams require additional support. The successful candidate will provide wide ranging assistance to the Racing and Breeding teams, reception, administration and will also provide assistance to the registrar and futurities co-ordinator.
Broad Strategies
- Assist with the administration of the NSW Breeding Schemes (this includes the issue of Owner Bonus Certificates, Foal Nominator Bonuses, annual sustaining and withdrawals and daily stakeholder liaison by phone, email and written correspondence);
- Answer registration and licencing queries, inclusive of processing licences, horse names and incoming overseas clearances;
- Assist and cover the Registrar position as required.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Administration of racing functions
- Providing statistics and analysis for breeding and racing
- Carnival of Cups club payments
- Reception cover
- Backup for the stakes system
- Assist Futurities Co-Ordinator manage the futurities system
- Assist Registrar and cover for Registrar when required.
- Support multi-faceted work streams
Desirable Skills and Qualifications
- Candidates will be expected to have an appropriate familiarity with word processing and a high level of written and spoken literacy.
- Good knowledge of Spreadsheets and functions in the development of statistics.
- The role requires liaison with a broad range of harness racing participants, so strong inter-personal skills are essential.
- Some understanding of harness racing is desirable but not essential.
Salary
An attractive remuneration package will be available to the successful candidate, dependent upon experience.
Applications
Please send applications by 5pm, Friday 17 May 2024.
Please send resume and cover letter to jobs@hrnsw.com.au
For further information please call Mr Brett Scelly on (02) 9722 6600
jobs@hrnsw.com.au
Manager – Racing, Product Development and Infrastructure
HRNSW
PO Box 1034
Bankstown NSW 1885
Applications Close on Friday 17 May 2024.
