Australia has more racing clubs and racecourses than any other country in the world. All of these clubs require administration and customer service staff, providing employment opportunities in both regional and metropolitan areas.
Most full-time administration jobs require some experience and qualifications in their relevant fields such as general office administration, finance, sales, marketing, event management, etc. Effective communication skills and computer skills are also requirements.
Jobs within racing clubs are usually extremely competitive and gaining race day experience and making contacts within the industry will help improve your chances when applying for jobs.
Administration job opportunities in the racing industry include positions such as:
The busiest time for racing in Western Australia is the Summer Racing Carnival during which a number of casual positions will often require filling. These include roles such as:
The basic skills required for the above casual positions are good customer service skills, computer skills and cash handling skills. The length of employment will vary between different race clubs, however the experience will help you learn more about the racing industry, giving you race day experience and the opportunity to meet people within the industry.
For further information in relation to jobs in Racing Administration and Customer Service please contact:
RWWA – Human Resources
Phone: (08) 94455544
Web: http://www.rwwa.com.au/
Email: info@rwwa.com.au
Perth Racing
Phone: (08) 92770777
Web: http://www.waturf.org.au/
Or
Contact your local race club.
