Senior Steward (Thoroughbreds)
Company
Queensland Government
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
12 days ago
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Job Description
Are you ready to take the reins of your career and make your mark in Queensland's vibrant Thoroughbred racing industry?The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) is seeking a passionate and dynamic Senior Steward to join our Thoroughbred team and uphold the integrity, fairness, and excitement of racing in the Sunshine State.From the golden beaches of the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast to the vibrant city life of Brisbane, and the picturesque ranges of Toowoomba, South East Queensland offers the perfect balance of career opportunities and lifestyle.Whether you're looking to relocate from intrastate or interstate, or you're ready to step up into a Senior Steward role, this is your chance to thrive in one of Australia's most exciting racing jurisdictions.Why Join QRIC?Safeguarding the integrity of Queensland's racing industry.Be part of the high-profile race day operations across the stunning South East Queensland region.Thrive in a diverse and dynamic environment where no two days are the same.Enjoy flexible work arrangements and the opportunity to travel across South East Queensland.What You'll DoOversee race day operations, ensuring compliance with the Rules of Racing and QRIC policies.Manage high-pressure, high-stakes race meetings with professionalism and integrity.Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain transparency and uphold the reputation of Queensland racing.Provide expert advice, lead investigations, and support appeal hearings as a subject matter expert.What We're Looking ForA strong understanding of the Rules of Racing and relevant regulatory frameworks.Proven leadership and mentoring skills to inspire and guide a team of stewards.Exceptional decision-making and analytical abilities to handle high-risk situations.A commitment to animal welfare, integrity, and ethical behaviour.A current driver's licence and the ability to travel across Queensland.The role description will outline any qualifications, licences and specific requirements of the role. If you are interested in this job we encourage you to read the attached role description and talk to the contact officer.Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies (identical or similar).Appointments are subject to criminal history checks in accordance with section 52 of the Public Sector Act 2022 .Prior to appointment, current and previous public sector employees are required to disclose any history of serious disciplinary action in accordance with section 71 of the Public Sector Act 2022 .All employees are required to disclose any interest/s that conflict, may conflict or may be perceived to conflict with the discharge of their duties in accordance with section 89, 182 or 183 of the Public Sector Act 2022 .APPLICANTS ARE REQUESTED TO APPLY ONLINE - scroll down and click the 'APPLY ONLINE' button***Please note any documents attached to Smart Jobs should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Please do not upload zipped files.Occupational group Sport & Recreation
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