Human Resources Director - Australia

Human Resources Director – Australia

Lead enterprise impact. Live the alpine lifestyle.

Vail Resorts Australia is seeking an accomplished Human Resources Director to lead the Australian people strategy across our iconic alpine resorts—Perisher, Falls Creek and Hotham.

This is a senior leadership opportunity within a highly seasonal, dynamic and people-intensive environment. The HR Director will play a critical role in shaping leadership capability, workforce strategy and employee experience—particularly as we prepare for and deliver peak winter operations, when people decisions directly influence business performance, growth and profitability.

Reporting to the VP, Human Resources – Enterprise, you will partner closely with Resort General Managers and senior leaders, providing strategic clarity, data-informed insight and confident, values-led leadership. You will leverage enterprise frameworks and Centres of Excellence to deliver scalable, locally relevant HR solutions that address the region’s most complex workforce challenges.

Ideally based in Jindabyne , with regular travel to Falls Creek and Hotham, this role offers a deliberate lifestyle choice for an experienced HR leader seeking enterprise influence while living close to the business, the operations and a connected alpine community.

What You'll Lead

• Development and delivery of an end-to-end Australian HR strategy aligned to enterprise priorities
• Leadership and capability development of the Australian HR team
• Workforce planning, talent acquisition, succession and performance management in a seasonal environment
• Employee and industrial relations, including enterprise agreements and award frameworks
• Total rewards, labour optimisation and people analytics
• Organisational design, change management and operating model evolution
• Strong HR governance, compliance, safety leadership and budget oversight

What You'll Bring

Why Join Vail Resorts Australia

This role offers a rare blend of enterprise influence, operational proximity and lifestyle choice.

Based in Jindabyne, you’ll be part of a passionate mountain community that values purpose, connection and balance—without compromising on professional impact. For many senior leaders, this role represents a conscious decision to continue leading at scale while living closer to nature, the business and the people they serve.

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Next Steps

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For further details, review the Job Description - Human Resources Director – Australia or for a confidential discussion contact Kylie Spicer at

If you are a strategic HR leader looking to drive enterprise-wide impact with an exceptional lifestyle, we invite you to step forward!