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
Racing Operations Manager
We are seeking an experienced turf-qualified Racing Operations Manager to join our team at Morphettville.
As the Racing Operations Manager you will be responsible for managing the racecourse turf/tracks and training facilities while leading a dedicated team of track, grounds, and garden staff. You’ll play an integral role in delivering high-quality services to members, trainers, owners, industry stakeholders and guests.
A few key responsibilities include:
- Lead the management of Morphettville’s racing and training tracks and facilities ensuring they meet industry best practices
- Develop and implement turn management programs for our premium turf, sand, and synthetic surfaces
- Management of race day logistics and operations
- Lead a team of track, grounds, trackwork and garden staff to deliver exceptional results
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key industry stakeholders
To be successful in the role, you will demonstrate:
- Formal qualification in turf management as well as experience in managing high-performance turf surfaces, preferably in racing or sports
- Proven experience leading and mentoring teams
- In-depth knowledge of track, grounds, and facilities management
- Exceptional ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders
- Strong understand of WHS practices
Groundsperson
We are seeking an experienced Groundsperson to join our Racing Operations team to ensure delivery of superior quality racing surfaces, training facilities, grounds and associated amenities.
To be successful in this role, you will naturally demonstrate:
- An understanding of the Racing Industry
- High degree of communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a dynamic team environment
A few of your key responsibilities:
- Routine maintenance of grounds, racetracks, turf, synthetic, artificial and other surfaces
- Moving running rails and attending to other raceday and pre-raceday requirements
- Operate, maintain and adjust turf machinery
- Apply fertilisers, fungicides, herbicides and insecticides
- Support the gardening team in the planting and trimming of trees, sowing, planting and cutting of grass and watering of plants, gardens, trees, lawns and displays
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 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.
