Human Resources Director - Australia

Location: Perisher
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time 
Closing Date: 22nd February 2026

Lead enterprise impact across Australia’s alpine resorts.

Vail Resorts Australia is seeking a highly accomplished Human Resources Director to lead the Australian people strategy across Perisher, Falls Creek & Hotham.

This is a rare opportunity for a senior HR leader to operate at enterprise scale within a complex, seasonal and operationally critical environment—where the people strategy is central to our guest experience, business performance and growth. Reporting to the VP, Human Resources – Enterprise based in North America, you will work as a strategic partner to Resort General Managers and senior leaders, shaping leadership capability, workforce strategy and culture across Australia.

The role is ideally based in Jindabyne, with remote work available for candidates based in Canberra, New South Wales or Victoria, with the expectation of regular travel to all three resorts. Success in this role is built on strong relationships and visible leadership, balanced with autonomy in how you deliver at a strategic level.

Alongside the professional challenge, the role offers a lifestyle dimension rarely available at this level—whether through living in a mountain community or spending regular time immersed in the environments where your decisions have the greatest impact.

What You'll Lead

• Development and execution of an end-to-end Australian HR strategy aligned to enterprise priorities
• Leadership, development and succession of the Australian HR leadership team
• Workforce planning and talent strategies for a large-scale, seasonal operating model
• Employee and industrial relations, including enterprise bargaining and award frameworks
• Total rewards, labour optimisation and people analytics to drive engagement and performance
• Organisational design, change leadership and operating model evolution
• Strong HR governance, compliance, safety leadership and budget accountability

What You'll Bring

• Extensive senior HR leadership experience within large, complex, multi-site organisations
• Deep expertise in ER/IR, including enterprise bargaining and stakeholder engagement
• A strong track record leading transformation, change management and organisational design
• Commercial acumen with the ability to translate people strategy into business outcomes
• Executive presence, credibility and a values-led, dynamic leadership approach
• Experience in seasonal industries such as tourism, hospitality or leisure (highly regarded)

Why Join Vail Resorts Australia

This role is designed for a HR Director seeking a visible, strategic leadership opportunity with the mandate to shape the people strategy, uplift capability and leave a lasting impact.

You'll also enjoy a competitive and thoughtfully designed rewards offering:

• A senior leadership package, including base salary, superannuation and incentive plan
• Generous employee benefits, including access to Vail Resorts’ global mountain network
• Flexibility in how and where you work, balanced with regular time on the ground at our resorts
• Long-term career pathways within a global, values-led organisation
• Support for travel and relocation (where applicable)

Next Steps

If you are a strategic HR leader looking to operate at scale, influence enterprise outcomes and enjoy a distinctive way of working, we invite you to apply!