Skitube Fitter – Perisher (Year Round) Location:

Perisher, NSW Employment:

Full Time, Year Round Remuneration: $46.33 - $54.15 (depending on experience and qualifications) + overtime/penalties Application Closing Date:

October 15

Keep the mountain moving. Maintain what matters. This is not your typical fitter role.

As a Skitube Fitter at Perisher, you’ll work as part of a close-knit, highly skilled maintenance team responsible for keeping one of Australia’s most unique alpine transport systems operating safely and reliably.

The Skitube Alpine Railway is a Swiss-designed rack and cog railway connecting Bullocks Flat with Perisher Valley and Blue Cow Mountain. With extensive underground sections reaching up to 550 metres below ground, the Skitube is a complex operating environment that offers specialist mechanical work you won’t find in many other places.

This year-round role offers stability, variety and technical challenge, with the opportunity to develop a comprehensive understanding of rolling stock, track and associated mechanical equipment.

What You'll Be Doing

Inspecting, maintaining and repairing rolling stock, rail infrastructure, plant and equipment

Diagnosing and rectifying mechanical faults

Carrying out scheduled and preventative maintenance

Welding, fitting, fabrication and modifications

Completing maintenance records and work orders

Supporting asset reliability and minimising downtime

Working a variable roster, including night shifts during winter

Following safety, environmental and operational procedures

What You'll Bring

Trade Certificate – Mechanical Fitter (essential)

Experience as a qualified Mechanical Fitter





Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills

Welding experience

High attention to detail and commitment to safety

Ability to undertake physical work, including heavy lifting

Ability to work collaboratively in a close-knit team

Reliable, punctual and enthusiastic approach

Desirable:

Railway, rolling stock or rail maintenance experience, along with experience in fabrication, welding or complex mechanical environments.

Why Join the Skitube Team?

Work on a unique Swiss-designed rack railway

Build specialist experience across rolling stock, rail and mechanical systems

Enjoy a year-round career in the Snowy Mountains

Free staff ski pass across Perisher, Falls Creek and Hotham

Discounts across food, retail and resort services

Free group ski and snowboard lessons

Training, development, wellness programs and staff events

Staff accommodation may be available

Important Information This is a safety-critical rail environment. Successful applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment rail medical, drug and alcohol testing, maintain 0.00% BAC while on duty, and comply with Rail Safety National Law and Skitube safety requirements.

Vail Resorts operates some of Australia’s most iconic alpine destinations. Our teams bring the mountains to life through professionalism, energy, and genuine care for every guest. Guided by our values —

Be Inclusive, Do Good, Be Safe, Have Fun, Serve Others, Drive Value, Do Right

— we create workplaces where people feel supported, respected, and part of something bigger.

Take your trade to current heights—and underground. Join our Skitube team and build a career surrounded by adventure.

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📌 Skitube Fitter (Year Round) (Perisher Valley)
🏢 Perisher
📍 Perisher Valley