b'EVENT GUIDE MELBOURNE CAREER EXPO17Three for ThreeT he racing industry offers award. Be respectful, approachable and wide variety of employmentmake a strong network of contacts. opportunities. Faced withWho in the industry do youthree questions, three members ofadmire? our racing workforce have providedI have great admiration for thea glimpse into their roles. Enjoy! commitment of jockeys, trainers* **** and stable staff who work suchKIRSTIE VANDERZEIL is along (and early) hours with theFuture members of the racing workforce?VET Equine Studies studentsStipendiary Steward at Racing horses that they care about. watching the starting process during their race-day tour at Sandown.Victoria. Kirsties working weekISABELLA ANDERSON ismay take her from attending track- a member of the Racing.com Yard on Twitter, career opportunitiesper week, usually from 4am-10am. work, jump outs or official trials, broadcast team. She can be seen appeared. I joined the ThoroughbredIn the afternoons I either ride at race to officiating at race meetings, com- at race meetings across Victoria, inIndustry Careers Explorer Cadetshipmeetings, or I return to the stables to pleting administrative duties andher role as Mounting Yard AnalystProgram, worked for Magic help with the afternoon shift. undertaking stable inspections.and On Course Correspondent. Millions on the Gold Coast, and What do you love about your job?Kirstie, how did you become aBella, what do you love aboutwas then offered a position by The thrill of partnering a horse Racing Steward? your job? Racing.com.to win is something very special, I have always had horses in my lifeThe horses. I am employed to study,What career advice would you especially if Ive been working but wasnt involved in the racinganalyse and admire thoroughbredsoffer those interested in joiningwith that horse regularly at morning industry until after completing any horse girls dream! I also lovethe racing industry? trackwork. I love the culture at the an Equine Science degree andchatting to industry participants andBelieve in yourself, work hard andstables because the staff become like spending time working on studs.racegoers and am passionate aboutput yourself out there. Your passiona second family. This gave me the foundation for aeducating our audience on the will shine through, and opportunitiesDescribe your path to becoming role at Racing Australia and nowmagnificent animals that are thewill appear.an apprentice jockey. Racing Victoria. I love that everyfoundation of our industry.MATTHEW CHADWICK is anAfter completing my VCE I beganday is different and that I get to What has your career path apprentice jockey. Matthew rode a university degree at La Trobe.meet and interact with a huge involved thus far? in his first race in 2021 and has My parents interest in thoroughbred variety of industry participants. After graduating from high school,subsequently ridden in 58 races racing led me to the racetrack, andWhat advice would you give thoseI completed a university Businessfor 11 wins and nine placings.I discovered a passion for ridingwho would like to join the racingDegree. I had never considered aMatthew, what does your typicalfast horses! industry? career in racing; however, when Iworking week involve?Dont be afraid to put yourself for- started tweeting my Pick of theI ride horses in trackwork six days Want a career in the racing industry?Opportunities across a breadth of disciplinesThe nature of thoroughbred horse racing makes it one of the most diverse and exciting industries to be involved in.Racing provides a broad range of career options for job seekers. Whether your interests lie in being involved hands on with horses, working outdoors, pursuing an international career or getting involved in the administration of racing; with the right training, commitment and experience, theres many varying career paths to follow.Career categoriesRacingIncludes: Thoroughbred trainer, assistant trainer, foreperson, pre-trainer, horse breaker, barrier attendant, stablehand, trackwork rider, jockey, track supervisor, track maintenance and racecourse manager.BreedingIncludes: Stud hand, stud groom, stallion handler, stud manager and bloodstock manager.Veterinary / Remedial / OtherIncludes: Race day veterinarian, equine nurse, equine dentist, equine acupuncture and farrier.AdministrationIncludes: Steward, racing administrator, licensing/registration clerk, jockey manager, race programmer and handicapper.Race DayIncludes: Photo finish operator, judge, race caller, starter, clerk of scales and clerk of course.For more information, visit www.racingvictoria.com.au or contact careers@racingvictoria.net.auPhone 1300 139 401400 Epsom Rd, Flemington RacingVictoria@RacingVictoriaRacingVictoriaRacingVictoria'