Mt Hotham Skiing Company

To help you learn more about the resort before you start at Mount Hotham, you are required to complete a number of online activities (also known as 'online induction'). These online tasks can be completed either in sections or all at once. We are unable to assign a start date for you until your pre-employment training is complete.

How It Works

After you have accepted your Employment Offer, you will have an Employee Talent Centre profile created. All additional Onboarding tasks will be issued to you via your Talent Centre profile with an email notification letting you know you have tasks to complete. This electronic system is designed to improve turn-around times for contract paperwork, while contributing to our zero foot-print by 2030 initiative. We ask that you complete all tasks assigned to you in a timely manner and prior to their expiry dates.

Information Required

In your Employee Talent Centre profile, you will be required to supply the following personal details:

• Emergency contact details

• Australian bank account

• Superannuation fund details (or complete the online application to join AustralianSuper as a new member)

• Staff Accommodation request, if required

• Tax Declaration form

• Attach a copy of your passport or birth certificate or enter your foreign passport details (to verify your Australian work entitlements)

• Complete any additional department-specific onboarding activities.

We require your eSignature on all onboarding tasks issued to you. We do not accept faxed, scanned or hard copies.

We understand your first day can be daunting. Before you arrive your manager will be in contact with you to let you know exactly where you need to meet. 

The Mount Hotham Skiing Company Human Resources department and your manager are available prior to your arrival to answer any questions you may have.
Most seasonal start dates are snow dependant; we’re as eager as you for the snow to start falling and therefore appreciate your patience from the time you receive your employment offer and your actual start date. We will do our best to provide as much notice as possible to give you time to arrange your travel plans.

If you receive a start date and are unsure on where you need to be and what time you start please contact hr@hotham.com.au. 

While your body will acclimatise to the temperatures over the season, you're likely to feel the cold especially during the first few weeks. Although one bulky item of clothing can be convenient, it's not always practical. We suggest you bring a number of layers, so you can take off and put on what you need. Uniforms will be issued to you once you commence employment and must only to be worn during work hours.

Mount Hotham Skiing Company employees are provided with a free lift pass for the duration of their employment. This pass may also be used a Falls Creek and Perisher. As a Mount Hotham Skiing Company employee, your pass also allows you to access free ski and/or snowboard lessons during the season; lessons must be booked through the Ski and Ride School and restrictions apply on weekends and school holidays. You must show your pass at Mount Hotham Skiing Company retail outlets to receive your discount when purchasing any product.

Staff passes can be collected from our designated ticket office during business hours, unless otherwise advised by your Manager. Only once all assigned pre-employment onboarding activities have been completed will your lift pass be activated.

Resort Entry Permits are required for all cars stopping in a Victorian Alpine Resort during the designated snow season.
Staff season car permits are available for approximately $100. These passes are limited. The staff car park is called car park 12 and is situated about 10 minutes out of the resort and can be accessed via a free bus service. 

To obtain a resort entry pass for your car, you must

1. Accept your letter of offer
2. Complete your on-boarding and then
3. Go to Mount Hotham Skiing Company Administration to collect a staff parking form. The form and payment will need to be taken to the Resort Management Board (located across the road).

There are various options for purchasing equipment once you arrive at Mount Hotham. If you've never been to the snow before, we suggest you hire your skiing or snowboarding equipment, take a few lessons and then decide which is for you. Mount Hotham Skiing Company offers great staff discounts in our retail and rental outlets. 

Hotham has some subsidised staff accommodation available both on mountain and in Dinner Plain. Dinner Plain is a village located approximately 12km down the road from Hotham and offers more space and privacy.

There is a day bus service which operates between Hotham and Dinner Plain. No bookings are necessary, and the service is free to Hotham staff.

The Mount Hotham Resort Management Board provides a free internal village bus service to visitors and staff. You can catch it at any of the “Village Bus” bus stop signs which are located near most car parks, major lifts and accommodation.

There is a Medical Centre at Hotham which specialises in treating skiing and boarding injuries, although it also provides a general practice service. There are no dental services available at Hotham or Dinner Plain.

We also strongly recommend that you get ambulance cover which, for a single, is only $48.35 for one year. Travel in an ambulance is very expensive at Hotham.

It is a legal requirement for all vehicles, including 4WDs, entering the resort to carry correctly fitting diamond pattern snow chains during the designated winter season. Chains can be hired or purchased from Rays Ski Shop in Myrtleford, Hoys in Harrietville and Omeo Ski Hire & Service Station in Omeo. We strongly recommend that you practice fitting chains to your vehicle before making the trip up the mountain. Another good idea is to have a chain fitting kit bag with you containing; gloves, torch or head lamp, tarp or protective ground cover.

There is NO FUEL available at Mt Hotham or Dinner Plain. You will need to travel to Bright or Omeo for fuel and trading hours are sometimes limited. Make sure you get your car serviced prior to heading to Mount Hotham, as the cold can play havoc. Cars require anti-freeze coolant and a good trick is to add a little methylated spirits to your windscreen wiper water, to help stop it freezing.

Diesel vehicles require alpine diesel (or alpine fuel mix) which can be purchased in Bright or Omeo. Alpine diesel needs to be run through the engine. Don’t park your car then add additive. The diesel in the lines will still freeze. 

Should you be in a carpool with a fellow staff member or housemate, don't forget your manners! The offer of a little cash towards petrol will no doubt be gratefully received. 

There are many options for eating out on mountain at Hotham, ranging from burgers and chips to 5-star dining. Some of Hotham’s pubs and restaurants offer staff discounts on food and drink.

The cosy village of Dinner Plain has a great mixture of pubs, restaurants and fine dining. All offer great dining in a relaxed atmosphere.

Small convenience stores are located at Hotham Central, The General Store and The Arlberg. Dinner Plain also has a small convenience store located at The Stables although they only offer limited supplies. We suggest you do a food shop in Bright or Omeo before checking into your on-mountain accommodation.
Hotham hosts a number of events during the season. Check out the Events page for more details.