About UsGeelong Grammar School is one of the world's leading co-educational boarding and day schools.
Offering exceptional educational opportunities across four campuses from Early Learning to Year 12, Geelong Grammar School is committed to making a positive difference for students, staff, and the community.
We believe in prioritising wellbeing, adventure, creativity, and academic rigour, and we value wisdom.DescriptionGeelong Grammar School is one of the world's leading co-educational boarding and day schools.
Offering exceptional educational opportunities across four campuses from Early Learning to Year 12, Geelong Grammar School is committed to making a positive difference for students, staff, and the community.
We believe in prioritising wellbeing, adventure, creativity, and academic rigour, and we value wisdom.Geelong ▸ Victoria ▸ AustraliaFull TimeAbout The RoleThe Equestrian Facility and Programme Manager is a key leadership position responsible for the coordination, delivery and ongoing development of Geelong Grammar School's Equestrian Program.
This role oversees horse management, coaching programs, facility operations and event coordination to ensure a safe, high-quality and enriching equestrian experience for students.You will lead the Equestrian Centre, ensuring the wellbeing of horses, the safety of students, and the smooth running of daily operations.
You will also play a central role in building the School's profile in equestrian sport, including supporting student participation in interschool competitions and major events.What You Will Be DoingLiaise with parents for the onboarding of recent horses and studentsManage biosecurity risks relating to horsesManage the Equestrian Activities Assistants for the daily operations of the CentreLiaise with the Farm Manager on pasture management and maintenanceManage and be available for all horse welfare and safetyManage and roster staff for feeding all horsesArena management for student sport and activities as requiredOrganise vet,



farrier and other allied providers and supervise as neededCoordinate and supervise student lessons as required.Pastoral support of students in the Equestrian programProvide Equestrian Coaching and horse care guidance for studentsOrganise two key events per year hosted at Werribee Park and coordinate events for outside schoolsManage the governance of the equestrian centreLiaise with students, parents and visitors as requiredComplete administrative tasks relating to Equestrian Centre, equestrian as a sport, as well as standard school reporting requirementsManage the annual budget to ensure alignment and costsWhat We Are Looking ForAdvanced horse husbandryEquestrian competition participation requirements and training for the sameAble to coordinate and run equestrian competitions hosted by the schoolAble to coordinate equestrian coaching program for studentsAbility to handle student horses, including feeding, changing rugs, holding for vets and farriers etc, providing basic horse first aid and knowing when to call the vetAbility to handle complex situations, including involving horses (making sure horse welfare maintained while navigating regulations and lockdowns) or an outbreak of an equine diseaseExperience working with young people and their wellbeingEssential RequirementsFirst Aid CertificateWorking with Children / Working with Vulnerable People CheckApplications close at 12:00pm on 31 August ****.Geelong Grammar School is committed to the safety of all students and has a zero tolerance of student abuse.The School's Student Safeguarding Framework, which includes the Student Safeguarding Strategy, Student Safeguarding Policy and Student Safeguarding Code of Conduct, is available on the GGS website, under 'Student Safeguarding'.
The School expects that all staff members (and School Community members) comply with the Student Safeguarding Framework policies and procedures and the Child Safe Standards, as applicable to their role.
Any queries in respect of this Framework or the School's expectations should be directed to .
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📌 Equestrian Facility And Programme Manager (Geelong)
🏢 Geelong Grammar School
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