Groomer Operator

Reach Your Peak at Vail Resorts. As a community of adventurers and discoverers, Vail Resorts delivers an Experience of a Lifetime to our guests and our employees. You're brave, ambitious and passionate and we want you on our team. Whether you’re looking for seasonal work or the career of a lifetime, join us today to reach your peak.

The perks start with a free lift pass, but as a Vail Resorts Australia employee, that’s just the beginning. Think free group lessons with our qualified snowsports instructors, discounts of up to 40% at our food, rental and retail outlets, employee recognition programs, staff events, training, wellness programs and more!

Falls Creek, Victoria's largest ski area spanning 450 hectares of terrain, is renowned for its diverse freestyle offerings, progressive terrain, and vibrant village atmosphere. Our grooming fleet, including PB400W, PB400 Park Pro, PB400 Park, PB400 Free, and PB300 utilities, is instrumental in maintaining the excellence of Falls Creek.

We are actively seeking experienced and multi-disciplined grooming operators to join our small team, responsible for the preparation and maintenance of our slopes and terrain park. The role requires proficiency in sound snow management and machine efficiency practices, coupled with a keen eye for detail and a strong work ethic. Successful candidates should also possess the ability to perform basic maintenance tasks and collaborate with other mountain departments when needed.

Advantages include prior experience in slope operations duties, such as snow production, and completion of PB Online Academy modules or equivalent training.

In a typical night in this role, you might:

• Meticulously groom and maintain ski runs to ensure optimal surface conditions for guests.
• Assist in the construction and upkeep of Terrain Parks.
• Employ techniques to enhance snow quality and increase its longevity.
• Work in challenging weather conditions, primarily during nighttime hours.

To be considered for this role, you should have:

• Previous experience operating snow grooming equipment (minimum of two seasons).
• A strong commitment to safety protocols.
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions, such as varying snow and weather patterns.
• Effective communication skills and collaboration within a team setting.

As part of our team, you will be expected to:

• Demonstrate our core Values - Have Fun, Be Inclusive, Be Safe, Do Good, Serve Others, Drive Value and Do Right
• Provide an experience that creates a desire for our guests to return
• Be punctual, reliable and show up for work with an enthusiastic attitude and embrace all parts of your job
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with fellow workmates, showing respect to your peers and supervisors

Important: This is an early application process for seasonal roles that will start from June 2024. Offers for these positions will begin to be sent out from late January.

Employment start dates will vary depending on the role and snow conditions, but most roles start in June and finish in late September.

Additional Information

Staff accommodation may be available for successful applicants. You will be asked to indicate in your application whether you require accommodation. If you are offered a position, we will be in touch to confirm and provide further information.

At Vail Resorts Australia one of our core values is Be Inclusive.

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. If you require assistance to apply, interview or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please contact us at human.resources@vailresorts.com.au.

Join our team and experience the outdoors like never before. Your adventure starts now.