Locations:Perisher | Falls Creek | Hotham
Season Commences:Mid–Late June ****
Application Period:February – April **** (or earlier if filled)
Lift Operator (Winter ****)
Locations:Perisher | Falls Creek | Hotham
Season Commences:Mid–Late June ****
Application Period:February – April **** (or earlier if filled)
You're not just operating a lift — you're shaping a guest's day
As aLift Operator, you are one of the most visible and important team members on the mountain.
You'll help guests feel safe, confident, and welcomed as they access the terrain they've come to enjoy.
This role blendssafety, focus, and outstanding customer service.
You'll be working outdoors in alpine conditions, assisting guests of all abilities, and staying alert in a fast-moving environment — all while delivering friendly, calm, and professional interactions.
If you enjoy working with people, thrive outdoors, and take pride in doing things properly, this could be the most rewarding winter you've had.
What You'll Be Doing
Operating chairlifts, surface lifts, and conveyor lifts safely and efficiently
Assisting guests to load and unload confidently and smoothly
Delivering friendly, clear communication with every guest, every ride
Monitoring lift operations continuously and responding to changing conditions
Completing daily safety checks and operational documentation
Setting up and packing down lift stations each day
Maintaining clean, organised, and safe lift and queue areas
Working closely with your team to keep operations running smoothly
This Role Is Not for Everyone
We want you to succeed — so it's important to be upfront about what this role involves.
100% outdoor workin alpine weather (cold, wind, snow, rain, sun)
Standing for long periodsand working around moving machinery
Early starts, weekends,



public holidays, and roster changes due to weather
High levels of concentration, awareness, and responsibility
Busy peak periods where safety and guest experience must stay the priority
If you love being active, outdoors, and engaged with people — you'll thrive.
If you prefer indoor, desk-based, or low-interaction work — this won't be the right fit.
What You'll Bring
A genuine passion for customer service and helping others
Intermediate to advanced skiing or snowboarding ability
Strong safety awareness and attention to detail
Clear communication and confidence engaging with guests
Reliability, teamwork, and a positive, can-do attitude
Availability for the full winter season
Additional Information – Ski / Snowboard Ability
As part of the application process, you will be asked to assess your skiing or snowboarding ability using the scale below.
This helps us understand your experience and ensure you are assigned roles that align with your ability.
Red – Never seen snow!
Yellow – First-time beginner.
Learning to stop, slow down, turn, and ride a T-bar.
Green – Strong beginner.
Linking turns and maintaining control on all green terrain.
Blue – Intermediate.
Comfortable on all green and most blue terrain, including variable conditions.
Black – Strong intermediate to advanced.
Confident on all groomed and most ungroomed terrain.
What We're About
Vail Resorts Australia operates some of Australia's most iconic alpine destinations.
Our teams bring the mountains to life through professionalism, safety, and genuine care for every guest.
Guided by our values —Be Inclusive, Do Valuable, Be Safe, Have Fun, Serve Others, Drive Value, Do Right— we create workplaces where people feel supported, respected, and proud of what they do.
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📌 Lift Operator (Winter 2026) (New South Wales)
🏢 Perisher
📍 New South Wales