The Opportunity

Tasracing, Tasmania's Principal Racing Authority, is seeking an experienced Chief Steward (Harness) to help maintain fairness, transparency, and compliance across harness 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.

In this role, you will enforce the Rules of Racing, and play a pivotal part in maintaining 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

• Chair race meetings and trials, and conduct associated inquiries, ensuring compliance with the Rules of Racing.
• Produce timely, accurate and comprehensive Stewards Reports.
• Leading a team of race-day Stewards ensuring operational best practice of all team members.
• Conduct inspections and investigations as directed.
• Monitor betting activities and investigate as required.
• Implement swabbing strategy and manage the preparation and despatch of samples.
• Run positive swab inquiries, represent Stewards at appeals before Tasmanian Racing Appeals Board.
• Mentor and guide less experienced stewards on regulatory and compliance matters.
• Provide advice and support to clubs, officials, and industry participants on regulatory issues.
• Office administration including maintenance of computerised databases and preparation for race meetings.
• Manage administrative tasks related to stewards' records, race field information, and regulatory databases, pre and post-race.

About You

To excel in this role, you’ll need:

• Previous appointment as a Steward in the racing industry with a comprehensive knowledge of the Rules of Racing and an understanding of the principles of natural justice and procedural fairness.
• Previous experience in the conduct of inquiries and investigations.
• Experience in acting as Chief of Stewards at race meetings.
• Excellent race day observation and race reading skills.
• Ability to maintain the highest levels of integrity and confidentiality.
• Ability to interact with a diverse range of key personnel/stakeholders and participants from across the racing industry in a professional manner.
• Well-developed time management, self-management and organisational skills.
• Sound written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to consult and resolve conflict.
• Proven high levels of flexibility and adaptability, including the ability to deal with pressure, ambiguity and change.
• A current motor vehicle driver’s licence.

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: Enjoy 12 weeks of fully paid, gender-neutral parental leave, supporting parents in balancing work and family life.
• 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.