Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) is the statutory authority responsible for regulating, conducting and promoting greyhound racing in Victoria, a sport that annually generates around $500 million in economic activity and over $3 billion in wagering and directly involves over 15,000 people. Our vision is “Victorian Greyhound Racing is a vibrant, entertaining and thriving sport with animal welfare at its heart.”
The Greyhound Racing Integrity Unit (GRIU) Stewards Panel is key in upholding the integrity of the industry through ensuring transparent and fair conduct of racing.
About the Opportunity
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join the GRIU Stewards Panel.
The primary purpose of the role is to uphold the integrity of the industry. GRV Stewards are responsible for race meetings being conducted in accordance with the Rules of Racing and GRV policies and guidelines for participants. You may be part of a race day team or, in charge, chairing the race meeting.
Stewards also assist with investigating incidents and potential breaches of the Rules of Racing. This includes assisting GRIU Prosecutions with cases heard at the Victorian Racing Tribunal and appeals at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
The role requires flexible working with a combination of day, afternoon, evening, and weekend shifts determined by the GRV race meeting schedule.
About You
We are seeking a candidate who has:
- demonstrated interpersonal and customer service skills
- experience in coordinating the work of others and providing clear direction
- a strong appreciation of the importance of rules and regulations
- a Victorian driver’s licence
- a good understanding of the racing industry (desirable)
- demonstrated experience in race-day stewarding or transferrable skills of a similar nature.
- sound MS Office skills and the ability to prepare standard reports
Conditions & Benefits
GRV is committed to continuing to find new ways to contribute to our people’s employment life cycle. Benefits provided include:
- ongoing professional development
- 5 weeks annual leave (pro rata)
- Employee Assistance Program
- comprehensive Wellbeing Program
- discounted Health Insurance and other corporate discounts
To apply, go to the careers.vic.gov.au website, search Greyhound Racing Victoria, select the position and click ‘apply now’. Your application must include a cover letter addressing the selection criteria (skills, knowledge, experience) and a copy of your resume, by close of business Wednesday 9 November 2022.
For more information, contact Meaghan Westbrook, P&C Business Partner at mwestbrook@grv.org.au
Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) is committed to building a workplace that not only respects but embraces difference and sees diversity as an essential part of our success. GRV is an organisation that is driven by values and strives for a culture of inclusion where all people feel respected, valued, listened to, inspired and that they belong.
All offers of Employment will be subject to a satisfactory police check
All employees must reside in Australia and have the right to work in Australia