Track Work Supervisor
Darwin Turf Club / Silks | Fannie Bay Racecourse
Work outdoors, operate machinery and help prepare the racing surface at Fannie Bay Racecourse.
Play a key role in the safe operation of morning track work, trials and racecourse activity at Fannie Bay Racecourse.
Darwin Turf Club / Silks is home to the famous Darwin Cup Carnival and one of the Top End's most recognisable racing, hospitality and events venues.
We are looking for a reliable and experienced Track Work Supervisor to join our racecourse operations team.
This role is ideal for someone who understands horses, racing environments and the importance of safety, structure and clear communication during early morning track work.
You will play an important role in supervising training and trial activity on the racecourse, ensuring the track is opened and closed safely, participants follow Darwin Turf Club Track Regulations, and any safety or maintenance concerns are identified and reported quickly.
Reporting to the Facilities & Racing Operations Supervisor, you will help maintain a safe and professional training environment for riders, trainers, industry staff and horses using the racecourse.
What you will be doing
In this role, you will:
Open and close the track for morning track work and training activity.
Record the number of horses working on the track.
Assess whether the track is safe for use, including weather, visibility and track condition.
Monitor compliance with Darwin Turf Club Track Regulations.
Help ensure safe conduct by riders, trainers and industry staff.
Activate warning lights and close the track in the event of an emergency.
Provide first aid support in the event of an accident or injury.
Report safety or maintenance concerns through the appropriate logbooks and directly to management.
Act as Race Starter during trials.
Support additional operational duties when required, including grounds maintenance and supervision of the equine pool.
Pitch in across the venue during busy racing periods, race days and the Darwin Cup Carnival.




About you
You will suit this role if you:
Have experience with horses and the thoroughbred racing industry.
Understand the importance of safety in a live racing and training environment.
Are confident communicating with riders, trainers and industry staff.
Are reliable, punctual and able to manage early morning starts.
Can stay calm and make practical decisions under pressure.
Take pride in maintaining a safe and professional track environment.
Are comfortable working outdoors in varying conditions.
Are flexible with hours, including weekends and peak racing periods.
Experience we are looking for
Ideally, you will have:
Experience with horses and thoroughbred racing.
A current manual driver's licence.
A First Aid Certificate, or the ability to obtain one.
Experience working in a racing, equine, farming, facilities, grounds or outdoor operations environment.
Solid attention to detail and a safety-first approach.
Good communication skills and the confidence to enforce rules when required.
Highly regarded, but not essential
The following would be an advantage:
Experience supervising morning track work or trials.
Race starter experience.
Experience in racing operations, stable operations or racecourse maintenance.
Knowledge of track safety procedures and racing industry environments.
Availability
This role involves early morning work, including 4:00am starts.
Weekend work, trials, race days and event work may be required.
Availability during the peak racing season from June to August is important, including the Darwin Cup Carnival period.
Please note that leave may not be approved during this busy period.
Why join us?
This is a chance to work in a hands-on racing role that is active, practical and important to the safe operation of the racecourse.
You will be part of the team that supports morning track work, trials, race meetings and one of Darwin's biggest sporting and social events.
If you understand racing, enjoy working with horses and take pride in creating a safe and professional track environment, we would like to hear from you.
Apply now.

📌 Track Work Supervisor (Darwin)
🏢 Darwin Turf Club
📍 Darwin