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The opportunity:  

Are you passionate about skiing and safety? Do you have strong leadership skills and a knack for problem-solving? Falls Creek Ski Patrol is looking for a dedicated Ski Patrol Manager to support our Ski Patrol Director in leading and operating our ski patrol team, ensuring the safety and enjoyment of all visitors and staff at our resort. 

As a Ski Patrol Manager, you will play a vital role in maintaining the highest standards of safety and service on the slopes. You will be responsible for developing and implementing guidelines, building effective relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders, and addressing operational challenges. Your ability to work independently, make informed decisions, and apply relevant business plans and policies will be key to your success in this role. 

A significant part of your responsibilities will involve overseeing the Ski Patrollers, including Volunteers. You will supervise their daily activities, assign training sessions, and ensure they adhere to Mountain Awareness policies. Your leadership will be crucial in promoting a Health & Safety focused culture within the team, ensuring compliance with Occupational Health & Safety legislative requirements. Additionally, you will be responsible for developing training programs, overseeing projects, and ensuring that all Ski Patrol buildings, utilities, and equipment are maintained to a high standard. 

If you are ready to take on this exciting role and make a difference at Falls Creek Ski Patrol, we would love to hear from you! 

A scenic 4.5-hour drive from the heart of Melbourne, Falls Creek Alpine Resort is home to the largest ski/snowboarding terrain in Victoria boasting a massive 450 hectares of skiable terrain and a bustling alpine village. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful alpine resorts! Apply now and make a difference on the slopes.

Key responsibilities:    

Manage daily operational leadership responsibilities for the Ski Patrol when requested by the Ski Patrol Director, for example: 

• Providing leadership to the Ski Patrol team on all matters relating to the role, including effectively coaching, mentoring and motivating staff.  
• Conducting morning briefing meetings for the Ski Patrol team. 
• Assigning and overseeing daily openings and sweeps and responding to callouts etc as required. 
• Monitoring ski area risk management and authorizing area openings or closures based on snow and weather conditions. 
• Supervising Ski Patrollers, including Volunteers, and assigning training sessions and miscellaneous tasks. 
• Promoting Mountain Awareness policies and ensuring visitors ski/snowboard/toboggan safely. 
• Leading by example in the promotion of a Health & Safety focused culture within the Ski Patrol team and ensuring compliance to Occupational Health & Safety legislative requirements. 
• Reporting significant incidents to the Ski Patrol Director. 
• Act as the Ski Patrol Director’s official delegate during periods when the Ski Patrol Director has authorised this to occur.  
• Developing and distributing a weekly Ski Patrol Roster.  
• Assigning and overseeing the completion of miscellaneous projects and tasks by the Ski Patrol team.  
• Developing and continually improving operating procedures for the Ski Patrol, including ensuring that the Ski Patrol Manual is kept up-to-date.  
• Ensuring that all Ski Patrol buildings, utilities and equipment and are always maintained to a high standard and in proper working order.  
• Ensuring that Incident Investigations and reporting relating to various matters is undertaken and completed to the highest standard   

What amazing skills and experience will score you this role?   

• Minimum 6 years Ski Patrol experience 
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a leadership role 
• ASPA Advanced Emergency Care first aid qualification 
• Extensive knowledge of ski resort operations 
• Extensive knowledge of Falls Creek resort, community, attractions and services 
• Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (desirable) 
• Training and practical experience in steep snow & ice-based rope rescue (desirable) 
• Training and practical experience in avalanche hazard management and avalanche rescue (desirable)  
• Training and practical experience in search & rescue (desirable) 
• Outstanding leadership skills and the ability to effectively coach, mentor and motivate staff 
• High level of computer literacy in Microsoft Office and other applicable programs 
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.  

The successful candidate will be required to:   

• Have full Australian working rights. International applicants are required to obtain their own visa with valid Australian work rights 
• Currently hold or be willing to obtain a Victorian Working with Children Check – Employee type   
• Have an Australian drivers licence (Victorian licence preferred)  
• Satisfactorily pass a police check and random drug & alcohol tests 
• Available to work weekends and school holidays 
• Available from early May to late October 

Need more details? For a full list of the key responsibilities and performances indicators please contact careers@alpineresorts.vic.gov.au
    
Location: Falls Creek Alpine Resort, 3699 Victoria  
    
Salary: $63.65 p/h including casual loading  
 
How to apply:   
If you have the skills and experience listed above and are keen to experience a season of working at the snow, click on "Apply" and upload your resume, qualifications and cover letter, sharing with us your suitability for the role.   
    
Close date: Saturday, 12 April 2025   
    
We recruit as we go, so don’t delay submitting your application. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.   

*Limited staff accommodation is available for successful applicants. Please discuss this with your hiring manager if you require accommodation.   
    
Who will you be working for?   

Established on 1 October 2022, Alpine Resorts Victoria brings a sector-wide focus and strategic leadership to the management of Victoria’s six alpine resorts: Falls Creek, Lake Mountain, Mt Baw Baw, Mt Buller, Mt Hotham and Mt Stirling. Each resort provides a unique experience of Victoria’s beautiful and remote alpine landscapes. Together they play an important role in supporting regional communities by attracting over one million visitors a year and sustaining ten thousand jobs.   
    
For more information, visit the website:   
www.alpineresorts.vic.gov.au or   
www.fallscreek.com.au/winter/  
    
Alpine Resorts Victoria is an equal opportunity employer and supports diversity and inclusion in the workplace. 

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