How would you like to work in one of Victoria’s ultimate alpine destinations?
Hotham Alpine Resort is one of Victoria’s premier alpine recreation destinations. It holds the unique position of being the highest alpine village in Australia and the reputation of being the Resort for “serious” skiers and boarders.
The Mt Hotham Alpine Resort Management Board is a State Government Business Enterprise (SGBE) responsible for the overall operation of various services across Hotham.Â
The services provided by the Board include intravillage bus transport, ski patrol, traffic & parking control, snow clearing, crosscountry ski trail grooming, Crown Lease administration, utilities & infrastructure (potable water supply, sewerage, garbage collection, drainage and roads), local council services, plus community and public facilities.
During the winter months Mt Hotham Alpine Resort Management Board employs willing, flexible and able staff to assist in the running of our winter operations. The positions available with Resort Management for the 2012 season are:
• Garbage Collectors
• Transit Operators
• Guest Service staff (Alpine Easy Access)
• Bus Cleaners
• Ski Patroller
• Cross Country Trail Groomers
BRIEF POSITION OUTLINES
The Mount Hotham Alpine Resort Management Board (RMB) under the Alpine Resorts (Management) Act 1997 is responsible for the collection and disposal of garbage from Hotham Alpine Resort.
The Board maintains a fleet of garbage collection vehicles, including oversnow vehicles, dedicated to the function of garbage collection and operates and maintains a 1.988 hectare landfill site for disposal of waste from the resort.
Staff employed in this area will be responsible for the collection and disposal of all recycled and domestic waste throughout the Resort. All vehicles must be operated and staffed with individuals who are safety conscious and display excellent communication skills. All duties will be outside therefore you will be exposed to inclement weather and must be confident in driving in these conditions. You will be provided with a uniform and protective equipment.Â
Successful candidates will work from 5am to 3pm. Most days the collection can be completed in an 8 hour shift or less, although during peak season times the collection may require a full 10 hour shift.
Candidate Requirements
• Current Victorian Heavy Rigid licence
• Ability to undertake physical repetitive work in inclement weather
• Proven experience in the customer service industry
• Excellent communication skills
• Safety conscious and aware
• Flexible availability and skills
Mt Hotham Alpine Resort Management Board (RMB) is responsible for providing the Village Transport and Parking Control Services at Hotham. Transit Operators will have a varied role that comprises of both bus driving and traffic control duties.Â
Staff employed in this area will be responsible for the transporting of passengers, whether they are snowboarders, skiers or pedestrians around the village. Staff will be responsible for the directing of visitor traffic into the different car parking areas within the Resort and providing visitor information to guests when required.
Shift work is required and you will be quite often expected to work under pressure and autonomously. Shifts commence at various times of the day and are usually between 8hrs and 10 hrs in duration.Â
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Candidate Requirements
• Medium Rigid Victorian Drivers licence
• Hazardous endorsement (training will be arranged for successful applicants)
• Drivers Accreditation Application Process; Use the following link Taxi Directorate
• Excellent communication skills
• Friendly, open, helpful personalities
• Ability to work as a team player and alone as necessary
• Ability to operate two-way radio in accordance with resort guidelines
• Ability to work in an Alpine environment
• Highest regard for personal appearance and presentation
This position is the first face to face contact that our guests will have with anyone on Hotham. Staff in these positions represent the mountain and Mount Hotham Alpine Resort Management Board. Located in the village, Guest service staff are responsible for assisting guests with purchasing resort entry permits (Alpine Easy Access) and providing visitor information. Customer service is of the highest priority for all Guest Service staff and everyone is expected to wear a smile to work.
Candidate Requirements
• Proven experience in the Customer Service industry
• Friendly, open, helpful personalities
• Excellent communication skills
• Computer literacy
• Ability to handle pressure effectively
• Highest regard for personal appearance and presentation
• Work autonomously
Mt Hotham Alpine Resort Management Board (RMB) is responsible for providing the Village Transport for Hotham Alpine Resort. As part of the maintenance of our bus fleet daily washing, cleaning and inspecting of our fleet is required.
Bus Cleaners will be required to wash /clean our full fleet of buses (inside and out) using our fully equipped wash bay and conduct daily vehicle inspections of all buses. Inspections will include checking lights, horn, making sure all safety equipment is in place and usable, checking oil and fluid levels, topping up if necessary, fueling buses etc.
Staff will be required to work split shifts. The morning shift begins at 5am depending on bus numbers and finishes at 8 or 9am. The afternoon shift begins at 5.30 or 6pm with finish times depending on bus numbers.
Candidate Requirements
• Medium Rigid Victorian Drivers licence
• A background in mechanical trade or aptitude (required by not necessary)
• Ability to undertake physical repetitive work in inclement weather
• Safety conscious and aware
• Flexible availability and skills
• Work autonomously
Ski Patrollers deliver professional first aid and evacuation services to injured people. In addition the patrol has a primary role in risk management and accident prevention. Each patroller must also be able to work within and contribute constructively to a strong team.
The prerequisite qualifications for the described position at Hotham include:
• successful completion of the Australian Ski Patrol Association First Aid certificate or equivalent
• demonstration or proof of on-snow skills and patrol experience
• good health and physical fitness are also necessary
This position reports to the Ski Patrol Manager and is responsible for ensuring efficient, professional and safe operation of the ski fields, delivery of first aid and evacuation services and customer service on a daily basis.
Ski Patrollers are appointed for the delivery of services to the snow season program and the term of their employment is linked to resort labour requirements, which in turn is linked to snow fall, snow depth, weather conditions and visitor numbers. The position is located at Hotham Alpine Resort.
Weekend and shift work will be required through the snow season, including possibility of search and rescue duties.
Award Wages will apply. Must have Drivers Licence (snowmobile operations).
The position requires snow grooming of resorts cross country trail network to a high customer standard.
Candidate Requirements
• minimum car licence required, medium rigid licence preferred but not essential
• must be organised
• prepared to work independently
• prepared to work nights and early mornings
• be flexible in working hours (snow dependent)
• drive in hazardous conditions
• experience required but not essential
• experience in driving snow mobiles & snow grooming kassbohrer’s desirable
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Please download and complete an application form, provide a copy of your resume including a photo of yourself and attach copies of relevant documents as required and return it to the address below.Â
By Mail:
Human Resources
Mt Hotham Alpine Resort Management
PO Box 188
Bright, Victoria 3741
By Email:
Human Resources at mhar@mthotham.com.au
By Fax:
Human Resources at (03) 5759 3693
All applicants will receive a receipt of application. Successful applicants will be contacted for an interview in due course after the application closure date. Interviews will be held at Hotham.
Please note that the winter season officially starts on Saturday 9 June 2012 and concludes Sunday 30 September 2012 (training will take place prior to the commencement of the season). Snow operations employees are hired specifically for the declared snow season. They are appointed for the delivery of services to the snow season program and the term of their appointment is linked to resort labour requirements which in turn is linked to snow fall, snow depth, weather conditions and visitor numbers. Â
Mount Hotham Alpine Resort Management Board is committed to providing equal opportunity employment opportunities to candidates and employees without regard to race, religion, creed, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, disability unrelated to an individual’s ability to perform adequately, national origin citizenship, ancestry, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Mt Hotham ARMB Application for Employment form (116 KB)
