Career Paths
Racing Industry Careers
The NSW Thoroughbred Racing industry is a major industry which contributes significantly to the economy of New South Wales and is one of the state’s major employers.
The industry has over 54,000 participants and 27,600 full-time equivalent employees.
In NSW alone there are 128 race clubs conducting 780 race meetings each year at 125 race tracks. Prize money distributed each season is more than $250 million.
Our objective is to increase the safety, sustainability and professionalism of the thoroughbred racing industry through the provision of training and workforce development services across New South Wales.
Team Thoroughbred NSW can help with training and education assistance to assist you with employment in many of the following career paths:
Participants
Jockeys * Owners * Stablehands * Trackwork Riders * Racehorse Trainers
Administration
Accountants * Communications * Computer Technicians * Handicappers * Insurance Brokers * Judges * Legal Services * Newsagents * Photo Finish Technician * Security Firms * Solicitors * Starters * Stewards
Breeding
Agistment Farms * Auctioneers * Breeders * Farmers * Stud Masters
Hospitality
Event Management * Racecourse Hospitality
Horses / Transport
Chiropractors * Float Drivers * Float/Coach Builders * Fuel Outlets * Horse Shoe Manufacturers * Mechanics * Produce Suppliers * Saddlers * Transport Operators Technicians * Vehicle Suppliers * Veterinarians * Veterinary Suppliers
Media
Journalists * Printers * TV Camera Staff * TV Producer * Video Operator
Racecourse
Ambulance Officers * Barrier Attendants * Bookmakers * Builders & Tradespersons * Carpark Attendants * Chefs * Clerk of Course * Clerk of Scales * Doctors * Gardeners * Hospitality * TAB Personnel [Current Courses]
Racing Jobs
Position vacancies are regularly advertised on the www.RacingJobs.com.au web site.