Administrative Assistant

Harness Racing NSW

Bankstown, NSW
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago
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Harness Racing New South Wales (HRNSW) conducts the commercial and regulatory functions of the harness racing industry in NSW. Operating under the Harness Racing Act 2009, HRNSW is chartered to operate autonomously of government in managing the strategic and commercial development of harness racing in NSW as a not-for-profit corporate body.HRNSW has a fantastic opportunity for a suitable candidate to join the team and assist both the Racing and Integrity teams. The primary role of the Administrative Assistant will be to assist the Registration and Futurities areas.POSITION SUMMARYDue to the substantial growth of activities within HRNSW the Racing and Integrity teams require additional support. The successful candidate will provide wide ranging assistance to the Racing and Breeding teams, reception, administration and will also provide assistance to the registrar and futurities co-ordinator.Broad Strategies

Assist with the administration of the NSW Breeding Schemes (this includes the issue of Owner Bonus Certificates, Foal Nominator Bonuses, annual sustaining and withdrawals and daily stakeholder liaison by phone, email and written correspondence);
Answer registration and licencing queries, inclusive of processing licences, horse names and incoming overseas clearances;
Assist and cover the Registrar position as required.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Administration of racing functions
Providing statistics and analysis for breeding and racing
Carnival of Cups club payments
Reception cover
Backup for the stakes system
Assist Futurities Co-Ordinator manage the futurities system
Assist Registrar and cover for Registrar when required.
Support multi-faceted work streams

Desirable Skills and Qualifications

Candidates will be expected to have an appropriate familiarity with word processing and a high level of written and spoken literacy.
Good knowledge of Spreadsheets and functions in the development of statistics.
The role requires liaison with a broad range of harness racing participants, so strong inter-personal skills are essential.
Some understanding of harness racing is desirable but not essential.

SalaryAn attractive remuneration package will be available to the successful candidate, dependent upon experience.ApplicationsPlease send applications by 5pm, Friday 17 May 2024.Please send resume and cover letter toFor further information please call Mr Brett Scelly on (02) 9722 6600Manager – Racing, Product Development and InfrastructureHRNSWPO Box 1034Bankstown NSW 1885Applications Close on Friday 17 May 2024.

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