Mechanical Working Holiday jobs

Locations: Perisher | Falls Creek | Hotham
Employment Type: Seasonal

Season Commences: May 2026 (weather dependent)
Application Period: Open until filled

Build the foundation of every great day on the mountain

Snowmaking is where winter begins. As a Snowmaker, you’ll be part of the team responsible for creating and maintaining the snow that brings our mountains to life. Working behind the scenes — often at night and in challenging alpine conditions — you’ll combine technical skill, teamwork, and resilience to deliver high-quality snow and set the stage for an unforgettable guest experience.

This role typically commences in May, allowing you to be fully trained and ready ahead of the season opening. You’ll work with a blend of state-of-the-art automated snowmaking systems and manually operated snow guns, adapting to weather conditions and terrain requirements to help shape the season from the ground up.

Snowmaking is a physically demanding and highly rewarding role. When snowmaking operations wind down, there may be opportunities to transition into other mountain departments to support the business for the remainder of the winter season.

Your Role on the Mountain

• Operate and monitor automated and manual snowmaking systems to produce high-quality snow in changing weather conditions
• Adjust equipment settings based on temperature, wind, and humidity to optimise snow production and efficiency
• Move, position, and maintain snowmaking equipment across alpine terrain, including hoses, snow guns, and infrastructure
• Conduct routine inspections, de-icing, and basic maintenance; identify faults and escalate safety or mechanical issues
• Operate snowmobiles, vehicles, and equipment to access work areas and transport materials
• Work collaboratively with Grooming, Lift Operations, and other mountain teams to support terrain readiness
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain safe work zones in a high-risk, overnight operating environment

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Availability to work overnight shifts, weekends, and public holidays throughout the season
• High level of physical fitness and the ability to work outdoors in cold, icy, and variable alpine conditions
• Strong safety awareness and the ability to follow procedures in physically demanding and high-risk environments
• A current unrestricted driver’s licence (manual vehicle capability advantageous)
• Mechanical aptitude and a practical, hands-on approach to equipment and problem solving
• Reliability, resilience, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a close-knit team

Advantageous experience (not essential):

• Previous snowmaking, alpine, or outdoor operations experience
• Trade or industrial background, working at heights, First Aid, or emergency response training

What’s In It for You

• A key role in shaping the ski season from the very beginning
• Comprehensive training in snowmaking systems and mountain operations
• Potential opportunities to work across other departments later in the season
• A Vail Resorts Australia Staff Lift Pass and up to 40% off food, retail, and rentals
• Access to staff programs, events, and wellness initiatives
• The chance to work with a close-knit team in a unique alpine environment

What We’re About

Vail Resorts Australia operates some of the country’s most iconic alpine destinations. Our teams work together to deliver safe, memorable, and world-class mountain experiences. 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

If you’re ready to help create winter from the ground up, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now through our Career Center and become part of the team that makes every run possible.

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

Staff accommodation is limited and prioritised for full-season team members. You’ll be able to indicate your availability and accommodation requirements during the application process.

Please note: successful applicants will be required to complete pre-employment checks, which may include medical assessments and a baseline hearing test.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via the HR Help Centre.

Turn cold nights into perfect mornings — apply now and help build the snow that defines the season.