Steward

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Steward (Racing) - Full Time

• Work in a Position of Integrity
• Travel Included in Role
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence Required
• Motor Vehicle and Phone Provided
• Rotating Roster (38 hours per week)

Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) is in the business of governing, operating and promoting greyhound racing of the highest integrity to wagering operators nationally and internationally and to Victorian clubs for the enjoyment of members, wagerers and on-course racegoers. GRV is committed to attracting, selecting and retaining the best calibre of people to achieve the highest level of performance and behavioural standards required for each position.

GRV is seeking to appoint a Steward to assist with the fair and transparent conduct of greyhound racing throughout the state of Victoria and in the improvement of integrity throughout the sport.

While the successful incumbent will need to demonstrate the capability to carry out all aspects of the stewarding role, with an increasing number of out of competition tests and race day samples being carried out, the primary responsibility of the steward appointed will be to -

•    Ensure the race meeting is being conducted in accordance with the rules of greyhound racing.

•   Oversee kenneling procedures, including security procedures adhered to.

•   Conduct out-of-competition and race day sampling for prohibited substances in greyhounds;

•   Ensure safe delivery of samples taken for prohibited substance testing; and

•   Present evidence at formal inquiries related to prohibited substance detection

•    Attending inquiries to coordinate proceedings or to provide evidence including attendance to appeals at Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT)

If you are a person of high integrity with a strong work ethic, good communication skills and a flexible approach to problem solving that enjoys travel within their role, then the role of full time steward may be what you are looking for.

•   Highly developed communications skills, verbal and written

•   Strong customer service and conflict resolution skills

•   Proven ability to work as part of a team and show leadership where required

•   Well developed time management and self management skills

•   High level of organisational skills

•   Data entry/keyboard skills

•   Sound literacy and numeracy skills

To apply, please go to the vacancies on careers.vic.gov.au website, search Greyhound Racing Victoria and select the position and click apply now.  All applications must include a cover letter addressing the selection criteria together with a copy of your resume by close of business Monday 23 July 2018.  For further information please contact Heidi Lester, Chief Steward on (03) 8329 1161.

GRV is an EEO employer

GRV's Values, Respect - Integrity - Transparent - Collaborative - Safety - Responsive - Progressive

All offers of Employment will be subject to a satisfactory police check

All employees must reside in Australia and have the right to work in Australia