Job Description

Racecourse Manager – Mornington and Sandown

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Join to apply for the Racecourse Manager - Mornington and Sandown role at Melbourne Racing Club.

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We are seeking an experienced Racecourse Manager for our Mornington and Sandown Racecourses on a permanent full-time basis. In this role, you will oversee the day‐to‐day management, preparation, and presentation of the racecourse, training tracks, and associated grounds and racing infrastructure. You will play a key role in ensuring all surfaces are secure, compliant with Racing Victoria standards, and ready to deliver exceptional racing and training experiences.

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You'll lead a team dedicated to maintaining world‐class facilities, where attention to detail, pride in presentation, and a passion for the racing industry come together to create a first‐class environment for all participants and horses.

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What will your responsibilities be?

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- Take overall responsibility for delivering high-quality racing and training surfaces and racing facilities, ensuring compliance with Racing Victoria requirements
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- Monitor turf health, irrigation, drainage, and soil conditions, implementing maintenance programs to ensure optimal performance.
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- Manage racecourse operations, including logistics for race days, training sessions, jump outs, gallops and official trials.
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- Lead, support, and develop the track and facilities team, ensuring accountability and consistent performance standards.
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- Oversee the effective administration of all on site contractors.
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- Work closely with Racing Victoria stewards and racing officials to deliver seamless race day operations.
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- Manage the racecourse budget, including staff costs, turf materials, equipment, and contractor services.
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- Monitor expenditure, prepare forecasts, and ensure efficient allocation of resources.
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- In consultation with the Head of Racecourses, plan and manage seasonal renovations, fertilising, and turf replacement programmes.
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- Strong turf and track surface management knowledge.
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- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary operational teams across multiple sites.
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- Sound budgeting, planning, and resource allocation skills.
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- Exceptional stakeholder management and communication abilities.
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Qualifications & Experience

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- Formal qualifications in Turf Management, Horticulture, Agronomy, or related field.
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- OH&S; Certification or training (Desirable)
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- Experience working within a racing club or governing body.
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- Valid Driver's Licence.
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What's in it for you?

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- Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
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- Access to our year‐round well‐being initiatives including our Employee Assistance Program for staff and family.
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- Racing Industry Member passes, discounts across our family of brands and free tickets to a wide range of events.
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- Free onsite parking.
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Melbourne Racing Club values differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation and encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.

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Seniority level

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- Mid‐Senior level
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Employment type

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- Full‐time
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Job function

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- Management and Other
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Industries

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- Spectator Sports and Hospitality
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📌 Racecourse Manager - Mornington and Sandown
🏢 Melbourne Racing Club
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