Lift Operator

Lift Operator (Winter 2026)

Locations: Perisher Falls Creek Hotham

Season Commences: Mid–Late June 2026

Application Period: February – April 2026 (or earlier if filled)

You’re not just operating a lift — you’re shaping a guest’s day

As a Lift 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 blends safety, 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 work in alpine weather (cold, wind, snow, rain, sun)

Standing for long periods and 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.

Level Description

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 Good, Be Safe, Have Fun, Serve Others, Drive Value, Do Right — we create workplaces where people feel supported, respected, and proud of what they do.

Your Next Steps

Ready to take your place on the mountain? Apply now through our Career Centre.

If you require reasonable adjustments, contact our Talent Acquisition team via the HR Help Centre.

Please ensure this is the role you are genuinely interested in before applying.

Staff accommodation is often available for successful candidates, though availability cannot be guaranteed.

Be the face guests remember, the calm in the chaos, and the reason their mountain day runs smoothly — apply now and make this winter count.