Position Vacant - Equine Health & Welfare Coordinator

07 October 2016
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Located in Flemington Victoria, Harness Racing Australia (HRA) is the peak body for the business of harness racing in Australia.  HRA maintains responsibility for the stud book, naming of horses, central recording of breeding information and the recording of all racing results.  HRA also provides the coordination and forums at which national issues such as handicapping, harness racing rules, equine health and welfare, promotion, wagering, product development, insurances, risk mitigation and other measures are formulated and recommended to its members.

The Role

Reporting to the Chief Executive (CE), the Equine Health and Welfare Coordinator will assist in the development, implementation and coordination of Harness Racing Australia's (HRA) equine health and welfare strategies, designed to continually improve welfare outcomes for Standardbred horses.

The Equine Health and Welfare Coordinator will manage the horse clearance functions as well as contributing significantly to HRA's equine health and welfare strategy, legal obligations, external relationships and the proactive communication and promotion of these activities across the community via digital platforms.

To be successful in this role you will have an interest in policy development, excellent communication skills as well as strong relationship and stakeholder management experience across a broad range of organisations and people to achieve shared outcomes.

You will have demonstrated skills in coordinating social media content as well as the implementation of new and traditional media strategies.

You will possess high levels of personal and professional integrity, as well as a desire to learn and grow. You will utilise your abilities to multitask and prioritise effectively in an environment characterised by short time frames and pressure.

Our ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and or transferrable experience relevant to the role, as well as some equine or racing knowledge.  High energy, resilience, tenacity and ethics will contribute to success in this highly sought after role.

This is an exciting opportunity to make your mark and contribute to the growth and success of this well respected Australian industry.  You'll be rewarded with an attractive remuneration package and the opportunity to grow and develop your career.

For more information, please contact Andrew Kelly on 03 9227 3000 or hra@hra.harness.org.au.

Applications close on the 28th of October 2016.

Equine Health & Welfare Coordinator - Position Description

 

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