The Opportunity

Tasracing, Tasmania's Principal Racing Authority, is seeking an experienced Stipendiary Steward to help maintain fairness, transparency, and compliance across all codes of racing. If you have a deep understanding of racing operations, strong decision-making skills, and a passion for upholding integrity, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact.

As a Stipendiary Steward, you’ll ensure compliance with the Rules of Racing and support the Chairman of Stewards. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity of race days, trials, inspections, and inquiries.

About Us

At Tasracing, racing is our passion. Tasracing is Tasmania's Principal Racing Authority, entrusted with the comprehensive development and promotion of the state's racing industry. As the governing body, we oversee the ongoing growth of racing and breeding, market Tasmanian racing to local, national, and international audiences, fund race clubs, provide stakes and prize money, manage racing venues, and ensure the smooth operation of race day activities. Our commitment to animal welfare, industry integrity, and growth is at the heart of everything we do.

With over 150 years of history and a team of over 250 employees, we’re committed to building a united and vibrant industry Tasmania can be proud of.

Key Responsibilities

Support the conduct of race meetings, trials, and inspections, ensuring compliance with the Rules of Racing.

Assist in the Tasracing Integrity Unit inquiries and investigations.

Monitor betting activities, conduct post-race reviews, and support the appeals process.

Lead swabbing procedures and manage the preparation and despatch of samples.

Mentor and guide less experienced stewards on regulatory and compliance matters.

Provide advice and support to clubs, officials, and industry participants on regulatory issues.

Manage administrative tasks related to stewards' records, race field information, and regulatory databases.

About You

To excel in this role, you’ll need:

Good understanding of the Rules of Racing, procedures for race meetings, inquiries, and appeals.

Ability to guide and mentor less experienced stewards, fostering a collaborative environment.

Confidence to make operational decisions while applying policy, rules, and regulations.

Excellent interpersonal, conflict resolution, and written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and concise reports.

Be a strong team player.

Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate records.

Why Join Tasracing?

At Tasracing, you’re not just starting a job – you’re joining a vibrant, people focused workplace that celebrates growth, wellbeing, and community.

What We Offer

Parental Leave: 12 weeks of fully paid, gender-neutral parental leave.

Career Development: Access to our RACE professional development program.

Wellbeing Support: Annual wellness rebate, discounted private health insurance, gym memberships, and free fruit at all sites.

Team Culture: High engagement scores (77% in our latest survey) and regular team-building events like morning teas and BBQs.

If you're ready to embrace a role where your skills and passion merge seamlessly, apply now to be a part of our winning team!

At Tasracing, we promote and respect the unique contribution of all people, and strongly encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, people from diverse backgrounds, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans, parents, and individuals differently abled to apply.

Closing date 23 April 2025.