- Salary
- Negotiable
- Work Type
- Permanent
- Work Time
- Full-time
- Live-In
- Live-In Required
- Bring Own Horse
- Training Available
- Non-Smoker
- Job No
- 424201
- Status
- Looking
- Updated
- 13/11/2024
- Expires
- in 3 months
- Views
- 133
Fernhill has a position available for a full time live in showjumping groom to work along side and travel to shows with Tom McDermott. Our showjumping and thoroughbred farm is situated 1hr west of Sydney, NSW.
The role includes all normal stable duties and turning horses out to a high level at competitions. The ability to work as a member of our home team is essential but must also be capable and honest to work alone.
Pastoral Award rate depending on age. Accommodation (your own room), food, share staff car and wifi is available. Backpackers are encouraged to apply but you must have a current visa and speak reasonable English and understand and follow instructions in English. We have a team of 9 people that live on the farm.
Able to sign off 2nd and 3rd year visas for backpackers but experience is essential. Please send your cv and details of horse and grooming experience to fernhillmcdermottfarms@gmail.com
- Employer No
- 262295
- Location
- Mulgoa, New South Wales, Australia
Equestrian Employer Details
Fernhill is the home of Australian Showjumping Champion Tom McDermott. The farm is situated west of Sydney and is 500 acres and is a listed heritage farm. We breed and compete showjumpers and also agist, break in and pre train thoroughbreds.
We require a rider with a strong background riding performance horses in showjumping or eventing. If you are a capable rider we can teach you to educate and ride pre training racehorses. It is of upmost importance that you are conscientious and pay attention to detail eg if a horse has any injury, wound or is unwell. We are able to sign off 2nd/3rd year visas. Accommodation, food, share car and wifi can be provided. Wage is fulltime Pastoral Award depending on age. A current WHV is required and the ability to speak reasonable English and can follow and understand instructions in English.