Employment opportunities

Plant Operators / Snow Clearers - Winter season 2019

Would you like to Share an Amazing Alpine Experience and work in one of Australia’s premier Alpine destinations?

The moment you enter Australia's highest alpine village you will be greeted by the most down to earth locals who can't wait to share it with you.

The Mount Hotham Alpine Resort Management Board is a State Government Statutory Authority responsible for the overall operation of the Mount Hotham Resort.  We are seeking enthusiastic and experienced people to join our friendly team.  You will enjoy working in a busy and positive environment set in picturesque Mount Hotham – a uniquely stunning alpine environment.  Staff in this position represent the mountain and the Mount Hotham Alpine Resort Management Board.  Customer service is of the highest priority for all resort staff.

Staff in this position will operate plant and equipment required to meet winter operations, maintenance and snow clearing objectives.

Candidate Requirements

• Current Victorian Drivers licence with a minimum requirement Heavy Rigid endorsement;
• Backhoe, Loader and Ski Steer relevant tickets;
• Expertise in operating and maintaining earthmoving plant and attachments;
• Immunisation Record;
• Snow clearing experience;
• Mechanical aptitude;
• Ability to work outdoors in different weather extremes;
• Willingness to perform shift work;
• Safety awareness;
• Understanding of effective snow management techniques;

Required experience on 2 or more of the following machines:

• Heavy Rigid Truck
• Wheel Loader
• Skid Steer
• Backhoe

If you love snow, snow sports or working in a team environment apply NOW! 

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. 

By Mail:
Human Resources

Mount 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 Mount Hotham.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON THURSDAY 18^th APRIL 2019

Please note that the winter season officially starts on Saturday 8^th June and concludes on Sunday 6^th October 2019 (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.  

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.

Exciting new opportunities to join the Mount Hotham RMB leadership team

A Shared Amazing Alpine Experience

Work in a pristine alpine environment

The Mount Hotham Alpine Resort Management Board is a State Government Statutory Authority responsible for the overall operation of the Mount Hotham Resort.

All applicants for these senior management roles must submit a covering letter, provide a copy of your resume and attach copies of relevant documents as required and return it to the email address provided:  marybird@mthotham.com.au

For further information or a copy of the position descriptions – please email marybird@mthotham.com.au

APPLICATIONS CLOSE TUESDAY 23^RD APRIL 2019

BRIEF POSITION OUTLINES:

Senior Manager – Guest Engagement

This new role, Senior Manager Guest Engagement, reports to the Chief Executive Officer and directly manages the delivery of Guest Services for Mount Hotham Resort. 

The role will lead our Guest Services, Village Operations, Ski Patrol and Information Technology teams, through snow and green seasons, to ensure guests and residents have an Amazing Alpine Experience whilst on the mountain. The successful person will focus on the guest experience, through providing quality and effective services whilst also building a positive employee culture.

As a member of the senior leadership team, the Senior manager Guest Engagement will also contribute to Mount Hotham Resort management through their commitment to our vision, a “Shared Amazing Alpine Experience” and their leadership to develop an amazing employee experience for our teams.

The Guest Engagement teams deliver a breadth of services:

• Guest information and experience management
• Vehicle and transport services
• Resort entry
• Village, track and trails maintenance
• Ski Patrol services
• IT, including customer focused systems such as for vehicle management and resort entry

Our preferred candidate will have significant experience managing operational services with a strong focus on the use of processes and systems to improve service delivery.  Importantly, they will be a strong team leader and team member, with a track record of driving improved quality and effectiveness through others whilst also prepared to get involved in the hands on work.

The remuneration package for this role is consistent with the Victorian Public Sector policy.

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Senior Manager – Resort Operations

This new role, Senior Manager Resort Operations, reports to the Chief Executive Officer and directly manages the outdoor resort operations for Mount Hotham Resort.  The role will lead our outdoor teams, through snow and green seasons, to ensure reliable delivery of the Mount Hotham Resort operational services with a focus on the quality and efficiency of the work, impact on the environment, building a positive employee culture and providing an amazing experience for visitors and residents of the mountain.

As a member of the senior leadership team, the successful incumbent will also contribute to the Mount Hotham Resort management through their commitment to our vision, a “Shared Amazing Alpine Experience” and their leadership to develop an amazing employee experience for our teams.

The operational services include:

• Water management including waste, potable and storm
• Snow clearing
• Landfill and recycling
• The SCADA system
• Nursey and horticulture services
• Environmental services including renewable energy, flora and fauna and compliance

Our preferred candidate will have significant experience managing operational infrastructure services and is likely to have relevant qualifications such as a civil engineering degree.  Importantly, they will be a strong team leader and team member, with a track record of driving improved quality and effectiveness through others whilst also prepared to get involved in the hands-on work.

The remuneration package for this role is consistent with the Victorian Public Sector policy.

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