Seasonal Stud Hand

Godolphin – one of the world’s leading thoroughbred breeding and racing operations, invites applications for Seasonal Stud Hands to join the team at Northwood Park in Victoria for the 2026 breeding season. 

Reporting to the Broodmare, Yearling and Spelling Manager, you will play a key role in the day to day care and welfare of resident bloodstock, supporting all aspects of daily stud work and maintaining the highest standards of safety, professionalism and horse husbandry.   

Key Responsibilities include:

• Provide daily care and handling of broodmares, foals, weanlings and yearlings
• Feeding Grooming, Treatment of injured horses and routine daily checks.
• Assist outside specialists such as veterinarians, farriers, dentists etc.
• Ensure care is provided for pre and post foaling mares.
• Maintain a clean and tidy workplace ensuring that all hazards and incidents are reported to your manager/Supervisor as soon as practicably.
• Co-operate with all WHS policies to ensure the safety of yourself and others in the workplace.

Criteria:

• Sound horse handling skills, with experience and confidence handling thoroughbreds of different classes, ages and temperaments.
• Effective communication of all information relevant to individual horses on transfer / movements.
• Practical understanding of horse health care and welfare requirements.
• Have a basic understanding of thoroughbred reproductive principles and practices with foaling experience preferred, but not essential.
• Reliable with a good work ethic.
• Work effectively in a team environment.
• Current drivers license.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Lunch provided Monday – Friday.
• On farm accommodation. 
• A chance to work at one of Godolphin’s premium breeding locations.

All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.

Applications close Friday 21 August 2026

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.