About Perth Racing
The Western Australian Turf Club (trading as Perth Racing) has a remarkable history of hosting thoroughbred horse racing for nearly 160 years. Perth Racing is a multi-faceted racing, entertainment and event business. At our two premier metropolitan tracks, Ascot Racecourse and Belmont Park, we host around 95 race meetings every year as well as frequent non-raceday events.
The role
Working in conjunction with the Facilities Manager as their 2IC, this full-time leadership role is responsible for organising and coordinating the operational management and directing and overseeing a large team of Facilities Attendants to ensure the delivery of quality facilities to adequately accommodate significant numbers of patrons of Perth Racing. The Facilities 2IC is also responsible for managing and sustaining a safe and productive environment for all patrons of Perth Racing.
A key focus of the role is to provide support to the Food & Beverage Team with the set up and pack down of race day and non-race day events and functions at Ascot and Belmont Park Racecourses.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced facilities maintenance person with an ability to tackle a variety of duties. You will work within a professional, friendly environment within beautiful grounds, in an exciting, fast paced industry and be rewarded with a competitive salary along with a range of employee benefits.
Primary duties
The Facilities 2IC undertakes the following duties and responsibilities:
• Plans, organises, co-ordinates and oversees administrative and operational activities of Perth Racing’s facilities, including directing the moving and setting up of:
o furniture (tables and chairs);
o umbrellas;
o bookie stands;
o temporary fencing inside and outside grandstand.
• Co-ordinates the implementation of repairs, maintenance and renovations, as well as compiling reports on operating expenses.
• Ensures the presentation, maintenance and keeping in order of grounds or enclosures at Perth Racing.
• Manages the day-to-day operations of casual staff and provides instructions and guidance to Casual Facilities Attendants on what, when and how to perform their duties.
• Demonstrates leadership and motivates their team to achieve objectives.
• Oversees and ensures Perth Racing facilities, within their remit, are presented to a consistently high standard and within allocated timeframes.
• Delegated responsibility for hiring and training other Facilities Attendants, scheduling workloads, resolving operations problems, monitoring the quality of work produced and counselling staff for performance and work-related matters.
• Performs work in a safe manner and in accordance with Perth Racing values and policies and procedures.
Skills and experience
We are seeking a highly motivated and talented individual with the following skills and experience:
• Certificate III in Facilities Management (desired)
• Previous facilities management experience
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Sound planning, project management and budgeting skills
• Ability to lead and coordinate a large team
• Ability to work as part of a team or independently to achieve objectives
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively to meet time frames
• Capable of identifying hazards and taking immediate action and then reporting to relevant parties
• Physically capable of performing the inherent requirements of the role
Perth Racing Offering
An annual salary of $70,000 plus super will be on offer to the right candidate based on skills and experience.
Why join Perth Racing?
Perth Racing is a vibrant and highly supportive organisation with a proud history and an exciting future. We offer a diverse working environment, an inclusive culture and significant opportunity for professional growth and development.
We offer free on-site car parking, complimentary admission tickets for Race Day Events and other employee discounts. Our Employee Recognition Program celebrates individual and team success. Perth Racing also supports flexible working arrangements.
The perks of Perth Racing include:
• PPE will be provided
• Free entry tickets for carnival
• Perth Racing Social Club
• Discounted hospitality
• Daytime hours
• Free onsite parking
• Close proximity to public transport
• Training provided
Apply now
Applications should be addressed to the Facilities Manager please include a CV and cover letter outlining why you feel you’d be the ideal candidate for this role.
If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted by telephone by our People & Culture team. We would like to thank all other applicants for their interest in Perth Racing.
Only candidates with current and valid working rights for Australia will be considered. Direct applications only - at this time we will not be considering candidates from recruitment agencies.
The Western Australian Turf Club (trading as Perth Racing) has a remarkable history of hosting thoroughbred horse racing for nearly 160 years. Perth Racing is a multi-faceted racing, entertainment and event business. At our two premier metropolitan tracks, Ascot Racecourse and Belmont Park, we host around 95 race meetings every year as well as frequent non-raceday events.
The role
Working in conjunction with the Facilities Manager as their 2IC, this full-time leadership role is responsible for organising and coordinating the operational management and directing and overseeing a large team of Facilities Attendants to ensure the delivery of quality facilities to adequately accommodate significant numbers of patrons of Perth Racing. The Facilities 2IC is also responsible for managing and sustaining a safe and productive environment for all patrons of Perth Racing.
A key focus of the role is to provide support to the Food & Beverage Team with the set up and pack down of race day and non-race day events and functions at Ascot and Belmont Park Racecourses.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced facilities maintenance person with an ability to tackle a variety of duties. You will work within a professional, friendly environment within beautiful grounds, in an exciting, fast paced industry and be rewarded with a competitive salary along with a range of employee benefits.
Primary duties
The Facilities 2IC undertakes the following duties and responsibilities:
• Plans, organises, co-ordinates and oversees administrative and operational activities of Perth Racing’s facilities, including directing the moving and setting up of:
o furniture (tables and chairs);
o umbrellas;
o bookie stands;
o temporary fencing inside and outside grandstand.
• Co-ordinates the implementation of repairs, maintenance and renovations, as well as compiling reports on operating expenses.
• Ensures the presentation, maintenance and keeping in order of grounds or enclosures at Perth Racing.
• Manages the day-to-day operations of casual staff and provides instructions and guidance to Casual Facilities Attendants on what, when and how to perform their duties.
• Demonstrates leadership and motivates their team to achieve objectives.
• Oversees and ensures Perth Racing facilities, within their remit, are presented to a consistently high standard and within allocated timeframes.
• Delegated responsibility for hiring and training other Facilities Attendants, scheduling workloads, resolving operations problems, monitoring the quality of work produced and counselling staff for performance and work-related matters.
• Performs work in a safe manner and in accordance with Perth Racing values and policies and procedures.
Skills and experience
We are seeking a highly motivated and talented individual with the following skills and experience:
• Certificate III in Facilities Management (desired)
• Previous facilities management experience
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Sound planning, project management and budgeting skills
• Ability to lead and coordinate a large team
• Ability to work as part of a team or independently to achieve objectives
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively to meet time frames
• Capable of identifying hazards and taking immediate action and then reporting to relevant parties
• Physically capable of performing the inherent requirements of the role
Perth Racing Offering
An annual salary of $70,000 plus super will be on offer to the right candidate based on skills and experience.
Why join Perth Racing?
Perth Racing is a vibrant and highly supportive organisation with a proud history and an exciting future. We offer a diverse working environment, an inclusive culture and significant opportunity for professional growth and development.
We offer free on-site car parking, complimentary admission tickets for Race Day Events and other employee discounts. Our Employee Recognition Program celebrates individual and team success. Perth Racing also supports flexible working arrangements.
The perks of Perth Racing include:
• PPE will be provided
• Free entry tickets for carnival
• Perth Racing Social Club
• Discounted hospitality
• Daytime hours
• Free onsite parking
• Close proximity to public transport
• Training provided
Apply now
Applications should be addressed to the Facilities Manager please include a CV and cover letter outlining why you feel you’d be the ideal candidate for this role.
If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted by telephone by our People & Culture team. We would like to thank all other applicants for their interest in Perth Racing.
Only candidates with current and valid working rights for Australia will be considered. Direct applications only - at this time we will not be considering candidates from recruitment agencies.
