Career Opportunities
Working for the South Australian Jockey Club (SAJC)
Morphettville is a vibrant entertainment destination, home to the South Australian Jockey Club (SAJC) and the heart of thoroughbred racing in metropolitan Adelaide.
At Morphettville, fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace is paramount. We believe such an environment enhances our guests’ experiences, makes our team members feel valued, and contributes to positive community outcomes. Our values—Be Real, We Are One, We Create, and We Own It—are deeply embedded in our culture.
Beyond weekly racing events, Morphettville is a versatile entertainment venue. Our newly established Wolf Blass Event Centre, with a seating capacity of over 1000 across two levels, sets a new standard for excellence in events and conferencing. From corporate meetings to elegant receptions, we pride ourselves on delivering unparalleled service and creating unforgettable experiences.
Located on Anzac Highway, The Junction is another diverse venue equipped to host a variety of functions and events. With a bistro, sports bar, TAB, and a 40-machine gaming room open seven days a week, we cater to all entertainment needs.
The SAJC is a great place to work, offering a vibrant and inclusive workplace culture where our people are valued and supported in achieving their career goals. Our values guide our decisions and reflect how we engage with each other and our customers.
Why work with us
- A positive and inclusive work culture.
- Learning & development opportunities for staff.
- Employee Assistance Program – free counselling sessions offered for all staff.
- Staff Discounts for onsite events and food.
- On-line shopping discounts platform with 100’s of brands to choose from.
- Flexible and support work environment
- Team lunches and celebrations
- Wellbeing initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, skin checks)
The opportunity to be a part of a growing business, where exciting developments are taking place
Current Vacancies
Receptionist & Sales Team Assistant
The Reception & Sales Assistant is the first point of contact for all Morphettville staff and customers via telephone or face to face. As such it is essential that the individual in this role is pleasant, courteous, highly professional, and able to interact with a wide and diverse consumer group.
The incumbent will have the ability to deliver friendly, welcoming, high-quality, and efficient service to clients and members, supporting the sales team with bookings, enquiries, and managing all related activities effectively.
Assistant Venue Manager - The Junction
Creating memorable and exceptional experiences for our members, patrons and staff is priority at The Junction. Some say it, but we live it. With this mindset, and a marketing and sales team behind you, this role will grow our functions and events business.
Reporting directly to the Venue Manager, you will have proven operational experience in all facets of venue management, including (but not limited to):
- Day-to-day running of a venue including opening / closing of the venues Sports Bar, Bistro and Gaming, cash balancing, stock control and rostering
- Hands on food & bar service across gaming, sports bar, functions, and bistro service
- Leading, managing, and empowering staff with training
Casual Duty Manager - The Junction
We are seeking enthusiastic, experienced, and reliable Casual Duty Managers to join our team. You will need to be customer focused and committed to always providing an exceptional experience for our members, patrons, and staff. The incumbent must be available to work between 25 – 30 hours per week across both gaming and duty manager shifts.
Main responsibilities will include:
- Overseeing operations to ensure smooth service throughout duration of shift.
- Exceptional demonstration of customer service.
- Potential Opening / closing of the venues Sports Bar, Bistro and Gaming
- Hands on food & bar service across gaming, sports bar, functions, and bistro service
- Compliance with health, safety, and licensing regulations.
- Working closely with the kitchen and front-of-house teams to maintain high standards.
Casual Food & Beverage Attendants
With the Autumn Racing Carnival and the opening of our newly refurbished restaurant and members area just around the corner, we are looking for enthusiastic and experienced Food and Beverage Attendants to join our team in a casual capacity.
There are a variety of casual positions available in a wide variety of positions, perfect for someone looking for supplementary work OR an established food & beverage superstar looking to grow their hospitality career:
- Week-day functions, conferences & events
- Our buzzing feature race-days and weekend/public holiday functions & events
- Café style food & barista service and bar work
- Fine dining restaurant service
- Outdoor pop-up bars
- Furniture & event set-up
In addition to opportunities at the Racecourse, there are also exciting opportunities available at The Junction, with particular interest in candidates who have experience in a gaming room, or duty management roles.
