Company Profile
Queensland Racing Integrity Commission
Company Overview
The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) is an independent statutory body which oversees the welfare standards of racing animals and the integrity of racing industry participants in Queensland.
Company History
The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (the Commission) is an independent statutory body,
which oversees the integrity and welfare standards of racing animals and participants in Queensland.
The Commission was established by the Racing Integrity Act 2016 (the Racing Integrity Act) and began operation on 1 July 2016.
The Commission is a unit of public administration under the Crime and Corruption Act 2001 and accountable to the Queensland Government under the Financial Accountability Act 2009.
The Commission works in partnership with the Queensland racing industry to monitor racing activities, uphold the Rules of Racing, and make sure that everyone has the opportunity to compete on an even playing field.
The Commission provides animal welfare, sample testing, licensing and registration, race day stewarding and compliance and enforcement services to the industry.
The main purposes of the Racing Integrity Act are:
• to maintain public confidence in the racing of animals in Queensland for which betting is lawful
• to ensure the integrity of all persons involved with racing or betting under the Racing Integrity Act or the Racing Act 2002 (the Racing Act)
• to safeguard the welfare of all animals involved in racing under the Racing Integrity Act or the Racing Act.
Benefits
• Gain insights into canine and equine sports medicine by working with animal athletes
• Create positive change for the sustainability of racing
• Work independently and become a veterinary leader
• Be out in the field (track, stables, and kennels) and gain new operational experiences
• Have a positive work life balance with the choice of shifts across 7 days, - no overnight shifts
• Work flexible shifts around your family commitments
• Fortnightly pay cycle with no minimum shifts required
• Part time, casual and full-time positions available