• Home
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Registration & Forms

Follow Us

  • Racing
    • Thoroughbred Hub
      • CRIS
      • Thoroughbred Race Dates & Programming
      • Post Race Interviews
      • Apprentice Jockey Riding Claims
      • Stable Returns
      • Trainer and Owner Reforms
      • Westspeed
      • Westspeed EPONA
      • Industry Information
    • Harness Hub
      • Racing Office
      • Harness Racing
      • Harness Trial Replays
      • Harness Business Model
      • WestBred
      • Industry Information
      • Harness Sectionals
    • Greyhound Hub
      • Greyhound Feature Event Nomination Forms
      • Greyhound Programming
      • Race Replays
      • WestChase
      • Greyhound Grading
      • Industry Information
      • Train the Trainer
  • Industry
    • Registrations & Forms
      • Public Promoters of Syndication
      • How to Pay
      • Contact Details
    • Integrity
      • Stewards Inquiries
      • Pending Inquiries & Appeals
      • Rules & Policies
      • Suspended & Injured Riders
      • Integrity Notices
      • Gear
      • Veterinary Notices
      • Complaints to RWWA
      • Harassment & Discrimination
      • Disqualifications
    • TABtouch
      • Responsible Wagering
      • Legislation & Rules
  • Clubs & Events
    • Race Clubs
    • The Races WA
      • WA Fashions on the Field
      • Showcasing the Regions
    • RWWA Awards
    • WA Racing Hall of Fame
      • Nominees
      • Competition
      • Sponsors
      • Inductees
      • Criteria
      • Selection Panels
      • About
      • Contact
  • Our Community
    • Ownership
      • Owning a Thoroughbred
      • Owning a Standardbred
      • Owning a Greyhound
    • Community TAB
      • Community TAB
      • Racing Industry
      • Community Sport
      • Community Partnerships
      • Corporate Social Responsibility
  • News & Media
    • WA Racing Update – COVID-19
    • WA TAB Sale – Industry Information
    • News
    • Publications
    • Media Enquiries
    • TABradio
  • Welfare
    • Greyhounds as Pets
      • About GAP
      • Adopt a Greyhound
      • Foster a Greyhound
      • Greyhounds Available to Adopt
      • Owners & Trainers
      • Contact GAP
    • Off The Track WA
      • Clinics & Events
      • Event & Rider Sponsorship
      • Education & News
      • OTT Horse Buy & Sell
      • OTT Re-Trainers
      • About OTTWA
      • Contact OTTWA
    • Animal Welfare
      • Our Commitment
      • Governance
      • Equine Welfare
      • Greyhound Welfare
        • Racing animals
    • Industry Welfare
      • Racing Assist
      • Jockey Assist
      • Maternity Assistance Program
      • Accident and injury support
  • About
    • About Us
    • Governance
      • RWWA Board
      • RWWA Executive Team
      • Public Interest Disclosure
      • Corporate Governance Disclosure
    • Corporate
      • Corporate Reports
      • Corporate Social Responsibility
    • History
      • Thoroughbred History
      • Harness History
      • Greyhound History
    • Contact
      • Racing Contacts
      • Wagering Contacts
      • Social Media
    • Careers
      • Working at RWWA
      • Careers In Racing
      • Job Opportunities
Home Greyhound Careers

Greyhound Careers

You May Have A Dog In Your Backyard That Chases After The Odd Stick Or Tennis Ball But Have You Ever Seen Them Hit Speeds Of 65 Kilometres Per Hour?

That’s the speed greyhounds clock up during their races and if you have ever contemplated a career with the ‘longtails’ this will outline some of the possibilities.

The greyhound racing industry is an ever-growing business that employs hundreds of people in Western Australia each year.

Like all business, greyhound racing has a broad range of career opportunities, both part-time and full-time.

Racing Industry Training
Name:     Racing Industry Training
Email:     training@rwwa.com.au
Phone:     (08) 9445 5483

Administration

In addition to the specialised greyhound racing roles, there are jobs involved in finance, operations, marketing and media, food and beverage and secretarial, with standard tertiary education being the general requirement to acquire such positions.

Catcher

After the running of each race, the greyhounds stop in an area called the Catching Pen. Once they reach the catching pen they are greeted by a catcher who puts a collar and lead on them and escorts them off the track into the kennels.
Many young people catch greyhounds to earn a bit of extra pocket money.

You have to be an approved catcher in order to complete this task.

Kennel Staff

At every greyhound race meeting, all of the dogs are checked by the Vet and then taken to an air-conditioned kennel where they stay secure until it is time to get ready for their race.

Kennel staff facilitate this process by weighing greyhounds and recording their details, distributing stretch vests and kennel cards, assisting stewards and the Vet where applicable and maintaining cleanliness in the kennel
block.

There are approximately 6 kennel staff employed at each race meeting and all of them are employed on a casual or part-time basis.

No experience is required to become a part of the Kennel Staff, just a common sense approach and the ability to work whenever the race meetings are on.

Lure Driver

Everyone who has seen a greyhound race will know there is a mechanical bunny which the greyhounds chase, called the lure.

The person who drives the bunny (the lure driver) sits above the track and is instructed to keep the bunny within clear sight of the leading greyhound.

This is a specialised role and requires a licence to operate.

Track Staff

In order to keep the racing surface and the surrounds of the track in pristine condition, the raceclubs employ track staff who attend to a variety of duties including surface preparation, maintenance of grounds and gardens, general repair services and overall upkeep of the grounds.

The racetrack is a vital ingredient of greyhound racing and the majority of the track staffs’ time is spent ensuring the race surface is in fine condition.

The track staff employ a range of people from different backgrounds including horticulturalists, greenkeepers, curators, lawnmowers and gardeners.

Trainer

Most greyhound trainers commence their involvement as a hobby and develop their skills, with many of them making the transition from part-time to full-time once they are established with regular winners.

In order to become a trainer you must pass both a written exam as well as a practical test to show you have the knowledge and experience required to prepare canines for racing. In addition to passing the written and practical tests you must have suitable kennelling facilities for your racedogs, either at your home, property or at a rented facility.

Greyhounds don’t take holidays so it is a genuine full-time role, but the financial rewards for successful trainers can be very attractive.

Veterinarian

At every race meeting and qualifying trial session a fully qualified Vet is in attendance to check over the dogs and attend to any injuries or illness. Every greyhound at every meeting is vetted prior to being kennelled and the vet plays a very hands on role in ensuring the health and wellbeing of greyhounds on race day.

The standard tertiary qualifications plus some working knowledge of greyhounds is required for such a position.

Latest News

McGruddy To Take Full Advantage In Belmont Newmarket. thumbnail

McGruddy To Take Full Advantage In Belmont Newmarket.

August 11, 2022
The Last Word – Marathon Night thumbnail

The Last Word – Marathon Night

August 11, 2022
Kay Plans On Broome Cup Bounce Back thumbnail

Kay Plans On Broome Cup Bounce Back

August 11, 2022

CAREERS IN RACING

This section provides a brief overview of careers within the racing industry that may interest you.

  • Thoroughbred Careers
  • Harness Careers
  • Greyhound Careers

Latest Publications

THE RACES WA MAGAZINE

THE RACES WA MAGAZINE

JUNE - JULY 2022
THE TROTS WA MAGAZINE

THE TROTS WA MAGAZINE

MARCH-APRIL 2022
THE DOGS WA MAGAZINE

THE DOGS WA MAGAZINE

AUGUST 2022

Community TAB Partners

  • Lifeline WA logo
  • HorsePower Australia logo
  • Team Teal logo
  • RSLWA logo
  • SportWest logo
TAB SUPPORTS RESPONSIBLE WAGERING

Call 1800 858 858        Visit gamblinghelponline.org.au

Phone (618) 9445 5333
Email info@rwwa.com.au
Address

14 Hasler Road
Osborne Park WA
6017

Racing News

  • Clubs & Events
  • Racing & Wagering WA

Welfare

  • Industry Welfare
  • Animal Welfare
  • Greyhounds as Pets
  • Off the Track WA

Clubs & Events

  • Clubs
  • WA Racing Hall of Fame
  • The Races WA

About

  • About Us
  • Contact
  • Corporate
  • Governance
  • History

Racing

  • Thoroughbred Hub
  • Harness Hub
  • Greyhound Hub

Our Community

  • Community TAB

Industry

  • Industry Info
  • Integrity
  • Registrations & Forms
  • TABtouch
  • How to Pay
© 2019 Racing & Wagering WA. Website built by CVW Creative.
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Welfare

Follow Us