AddressThe mountains are calling and Thredbo’s Backcountry Guides can’t help but answer. As the Backcountry Coordinator, you will be charged with the development and training of our backcountry team and the coordination of the backcountry touring program. The Backcountry Coordinator will lead Thredbo Guides to provide exceptional winter experiences, showcasing Thredbo’s amazing backyard to our guests. In this role you will support the development of new products and continually revise the program to develop any new potential.
These ski, snowboard and snowshoe experts specialise in providing experiences off the beaten path and revel in showcasing the raw natural beauty of the Australian Main Range to adventure seekers. These highly trained snow explorers know the importance of backcountry safety skills and respect Mother Nature’s playground.
Perks:
- Be kitted out in the latest The North Face range
- Team members – The North Face Pro Deals
- Team member perks – 50% off bring a friend vouchers
- Free staff pass
- Discounted retail and seasonal rental packages
- Discounted snowsports and mountain biking lessons
- Access to our Thredbo Leisure Centre, tennis and golf course
- Discounted accommodation at Rydges, QT and more
- 20% - 50% off at our food and beverage venues
- $2 Tickets at Event Cinemas and Moonlight Cinemas
If you’re up for an exciting opportunity to:
- Facilitate program coordination, program revision, offering development and team training
- Undertake emergency response planning, practice, revision and training
- Upkeep programs equipment maintenance, including relevancy and training
- Manage a group to ensure all guests have a safe and exceptional backcountry experience
- Show expert riding ability and several years of backcountry snow experience and sharing it with guests
- Safely negotiate all types of snow conditions in adverse weather
- Navigate confidently via local knowledge, map and compass, and electronic aids
- Interact and be understanding of our diverse range of guests
… with your experience and skills in:
- Alpine Touring/Backcountry Guiding Experience
- Cert III in Outdoor Recreation/Outdoor Leadership
- Minimum 2 years guiding experience
- Avalanche Safety:
- CAA AST1
- First Aid:
- Wilderness First Aid | 80 hours
- ASPI level 2, or equivalent – snowboarding or skiing
- NSW Working with Children’s Check
- Highly Regarded
- CAA Companion Rescue Skills
- CAA Operations Level 1
About our Team
Thredbo isn’t just a job, it’s an experience. Whether you’re searching for a job or a career, Thredbo has it all. Ride and explore the mountain with an included staff pass, soak up Thredbo’s famous après atmosphere and be in the thick of some of Australia’s best on and off mountain events. Joining our team means you are a part of EVT, one of Australia and New Zealand’s leading experience companies. With access to a range of perks and discounts for you to enjoy at Thredbo and across EVT experiences. Your time at Thredbo could easily lead to a lifelong career with possible opportunities across our brand spanning Entertainment, Ventures and Travel.
Join a team that is strongly committed to preserving, protecting, and prioritising our unique alpine environment. We take pride in our long list of environmental initiatives and embrace the opportunity to lead our industry and our community through our shared passion of the mountains towards a more sustainable future, today. This includes Thredbo’s Gold certification through EarthCheck two years running, a first for an Australian snow resort. EarthCheck is the world’s leading environmental certification and benchmarking program for the travel and tourism industry. The recognition makes Thredbo a leader of sustainable tourism destinations worldwide certified to the internationally recognised EarthCheck Destination Standard. https://www.thredbo.com.au/about-thredbo/environment/
Go on, click that application button and show us you aren’t one to settle for anything but exceptional. Work with a team that’s real, adventurous, fun and committed to making the day better. We can’t wait to meet you.
Applications are being assessed as they are received, so don’t delay as we may stop accepting applications before the closing date.
International applicants must be eligible to obtain their own visa with valid work rights in Australia. For information please visit the Australian Department of Home Affairs website https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/.
