Ski Patrol

Winter wonderland employment opportunity awaits you at Lake Mountain Alpine Resort 

As a member of the cross-country Ski Patrol team, your day will commence when the sun rises. As you move around the resort, breathing in the fresh crisp air you will have the important task of reviewing and assessing the ski areas and toboggan slopes guaranteeing an incredible day on the slopes for our guests looking to soak up some snow time. If the unfortunate does occur and a guest or employee needs medical assistance your arsenal of incredible skills and ASPA qualifications will provide the comfort and care required to safely retrieve, provide first aid, and evacuate if necessary. 

Lake Mountain Alpine Resort is a family orientated snow play park just a short 2 hours drive from the city centre. The operating days during the white season are Thursday through to Monday. Open public holidays and everyday during the school holiday period. Come join us this winter for a unique employment opportunity. 

What amazing skills and experience will score you this role? 

• Current Australian Ski Patroller Certificate (ASPA), Wilderness First Aid or equivalent certificate
• Victorian Working with Children Check (Employee)
• Australian Driver licence
• Demonstrated field experience in first-aid delivery
• Previous Ski Patrol and alpine industry experience is advantages. 
• A LOVE of the outdoors, including the rain, hail, shine and of course…Snow!
• Available to work weekends and school holidays.
• Available from May to early October 2024 (snowfall dependant)

For a full list of the key responsibilities and performances indicators please contact ***************@alpineresorts.vic.gov.au for a copy of the position description.
  
How to apply:

If you have the skills and experience listed above and are keen to experience a season of working at the snow, click on "Apply" and upload your resume and cover letter, sharing with us your suitability for the role.

We recruit as we go, so don’t delay submitting your application. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The successful candidate will be required to:

• have full Australian working rights. International applicants must be eligible to obtain their own visa with valid work rights in Australia.
• Satisfactorily pass a police check, provide proof of valid Victorian Working with Children, Child Protection Training
• Additional assessments may apply, such as random drug & alcohol tests.

 *Limited staff accommodation is available for successful applicants. Please discuss this with your hiring manager if you require accommodation.
  
Who will you be working for?

Established on 1 October 2022, Alpine Resorts Victoria brings a sector-wide focus and strategic leadership to the management of Victoria’s six alpine resorts: Falls Creek, Lake Mountain, Mt Baw Baw, Mt Buller, Mt Hotham and Mt Stirling. Each resort provides a unique experience of Victoria’s beautiful and remote alpine landscapes. Together they play an important role in supporting regional communities by attracting over one million visitors a year and sustaining ten thousand jobs.

For more information, visit the website www.alpineresorts.vic.gov.au or Melbourne's Closest Ski Resort | Lake Mountain Alpine Resort (lakemountainresort.com.au)

Alpine Resorts Victoria is an equal opportunity employer and supports diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Additional information

• Victoria's Best Cross-Country Ski Trails! (Pending Natural Snow fall)
• Victoria's Premier Snow Play Park
• Ongoing training provided throughout the season