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    Australian Ski Season Jobs - The Resorts Are Now Hiring

    Michael FultonMichael Fulton·10 Mar 2021
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    The Australian ski season is right around the corner (less than 100 days) and the resorts are now starting to put in motion their employment drives to get as many people up to the resorts to ensure they can run as strong as possible.The ski season in Australia was very strange in 2020 with resorts in New South Wales operating at limited capacity and the resorts in Victoria were really put through the ringer. Falls Creek and Hotham opened for a total of 4 days before Vail decided that due to the ongoing lockdowns they called it early and said they would shut for the entire season. Mt Buller was able to open up, stay open until the very last minute before closing as part of the state wide lockdowns and then was the only resort to open up again when regional Victoria was allowed out and about.These conditions were obviously very trying for the resorts and we are all now hoping 2021 will be a more stable year and we all hope the resorts can open in June and remain open till October. The other challenge for the resorts this year will be finding the right amount of staff as the international borders to Australia remain closed so this season will be run 100% by locals or Australians.If you have ever considered working at a ski resort, want a fresh change or you are still trying to find stable work whilst the world and country navigates the ongoing pandemic then check out the details below to get in touch with the resorts. Falls CreekFalls Creek continually takes the title of Victoria’s favourite alpine experience. Offering a comprehensive mountain village and expansive ski resort it really is the best place for a winter getaway. Hidden deep in the Victorian high country and right beside Australia’s highest large lake Falls Creek offers everything to keep all kinds of visitors satisfied for their winter getaway.Offering a massive 450 hectares of skiable terrain Falls Creek has Victoria’s largest resort with roughly 90 marked runs powered by 14 lifts there is something to suit every level of rider.Falls Creek unique village offers visitors a ski in and ski out experience throughout the declared winter season. No cars are allowed throughout the village in the winter season with all cars parked at the base of the village. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Falls Creek Official (@fallsaustralia) Mt HothamHotham is considered as the powder capital of Australia and is the only resort in the southern hemisphere where the village is located at the top of the mountain. Yes, that means you can park your car and drop straight in, no waiting to get up the mountain on a lift.Nestled at the top of the Victorian high country in the Great Dividing Range Hotham offers 320 hectares of terrain that is considered some of the most challenging in Australia, but there is still plenty of options for newbies too. Spanning out over this wide resort is 13 lifts which are some of the best places to take in the incredible vistas available from this resort.The village itself is positioned along both sides of the great alpine road and sitting at above 1700m it is well above the snow line and offers comprehensive ski in and ski out accommodation options which range to suit all budgets. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hotham (@hothamalpineresort) ThredboThredbo is seen to be ‘the’ ski resort of Australia, and the fast facts seem to back that up along with some prestigious awards. Thredbo has the top 5 longest trails in Australia, they have the most accessible vertical offered in Australia and also the highest lifted point in a resort at 2037m. Thredbo offers up 480 hectares of rideable terrain and all that terrain is serviced by 14 lifts which includes the brand new Merritts Gondola opened in 2020. A first of its kind in Australia and a welcome delight to skiers and families getting up to Merritts Mountain House.Thredbo has a unique European style village at the base of its mountains packed full of all the amenities required in a modern-day ski resort with plenty of ski in and ski out accommodation. Thredbo really is a top of the line ski destination tucked away in the New South Wales snowy mountains. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Thredbo Resort (@thredboresort) Mt BullerOften referred to as Melbourne’s playground Mt Buller is a simple 3 hours’ drive north east of Melbourne’s CBD. The alpine setting has a quaint village offering shopping and restaurants at 1600m which is well within the snowline and has a complimentary shuttle service.Offering over 300 hectares of rideable terrain which covers all levels of ability and 21 lifts to get you around the mountain. Mt Buller has the largest and newest lift system in Victoria as well as a number of terrain parks to keep everyone entertained. If riding is not your think Mt Buller has the best and most popular snow play activities with two toboggan slopes. One located right in the village and another located down in the main car park.Whether you are looking for a simple day trip or a longer stay to experience the mountain life Mt Buller is Australia’s closest resort to a major city and international airport. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mt Buller | Australia (@mt_buller) PerisherPerisher is Australia’s largest ski resort and also Australia’s most popular snow destination. 7 mountain peaks, 4 different resort areas and 47 lifts span out of the offer endless alpine fun high in the Australian alps. Perisher clocks in a whopping 1245 hectares of ridable terrain which is more than double most of the other resorts Australia has to offer. This makes Perisher the best place for an extended alpine experience as you will never run out of things to explore or do. Getting around all this terrain is no small task and to make it as easy as possible for their guest Perisher has 47 lifts to get everyone moving. Not even some of the biggest resorts around the world have that many lifts. With 4 different villages on offer all above the snowline and connected by the unique Skitube train system Perisher has everything you need for an incredible winter getaway. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Perisher (@perisher_resort) Make sure to follow us on our socials!

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    Michael Fulton

    Michael Fulton

    Melbourne-based skier and snowboarder with 50+ resorts across 5 continents. Specialises in Australian resorts and international resort comparisons.

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