Employment Opportunities
(Watershed Farm – Young, NSW)
Watershed Farm, near Young NSW, constantly requires horse stud and stable hand workers to assist with horse care, sale preparation and each breeding season. These positions involve a variety of roles, including helping with foal down/night watch; assisting with daily vetting; checking and feeding paddock horses; record keeping; treating and medicating stock, etc. Sale preparation involves lunging, grooming, feeding, leading, educating, washing, cleaning stables and caring for young horses.
The farm is located approximately 20 minutes from Young, which has a population of 7,100 people. There are lots of facilities for entertainment and shopping — Big W, Bunnings, Woolworths, boutique shops, movie theatre, restaurants, cafes and pubs.
Hourly pay, overtime and accommodation negotiable.
Foreign working holiday makers (with valid visas) are very welcome. We qualify for the 88 day-2nd visa regional work provision. We also have sponsored horse workers over the years for permanent residency after completing six months of work (see testimonials below), and train and build-up skills working with horses in diverse areas to enhance long-term careers in the industry. Furthermore, we welcome more experienced and capable horse workers who can be provided with the same long-term opportunities in Australia.
If you are an experienced horse person with an Australian working visa and are looking for an employment opportunity in the thoroughbred industry, please email your resume to office@bownessstud.com.au or call James on (+61-0) 428 821 390 for more information.
Alternatively, feel free to provide your details via messenger on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/BownessStud).
TESTIMONIALS
YOUNG TOWNSHIP
ABIGAIL BRIGG
(Sponsored from the UK)
“I have worked and continue to work for Bowness Stud for the past 7 years. This family run farm is an absolute pleasure to work for, I cannot thank everyone involved enough for the memories and experiences I have had over the years and continue to have.
“At Bowness, we take pride in what we do and strive for the best care for all of the horses on the property. We all work hard to ensure that every possible need from these horses are met to the highest standard. I can easily say that I will be here for many more years to come. ”
EVE MANSFIELD
(Australian employee)
“Bowness is a great family run operation to work for which gives employees the opportunity to work right across the board from foaling down, vet work, covering barn, handling young ones, sale preparation and general farm work.
“James and Joss are such friendly and approachable people to work for. There is never a dull moment and always a laugh to be had. I feel very fortunate to call Bowness home.”
A handsome country town in a deep valley, Young offers the full urban experience, with comfy motels, B&B’s and self-catering accommodation as well as a central caravan park. Its award-winning cafes and boutiques are among grand 19th century buildings. The town shopping strip is surrounded by fine 20th century streetscapes with some gorgeous gardens.
Young is in the heart of the Hilltops Region, less than two hour’s drive from Canberra. The town offers the amenities of an urban centre, award-winning coffee, scrumptious eateries near formal parks and lakes along the creek.
Leave shopping malls behind and step into the sunlight of Young’s vibrant centre, with exclusive boutiques, hair and beauty salons, three supermarkets, top-level gourmet butchers, and great homewares and DIY shopping. Visit the Information Centre, in the elegant 1885 railway station building, to ask about the town’s Heritage Walks, combing exercise with interest for history-lovers.
Note the architectural styles of our fine churches, banks and official buildings. The Town Hall is the largest in country NSW, its clock tower a magnificent WW1 War memorial. It’s on the site of the 1889 generating station; Young had the first electricity supply in the British Empire: before the State Capitals, even before London. In 1904 Australia’s (and the world’s) first national Labor Government was led by the member for Young, Chris Watson.
SOURCE:
JOHN NORTH 0428 846 270 or JAMES DALY 0428 821 390