Alpine Resorts 2025 Pay Rates (MA000092)

Plain-English Summary

Who does this award cover?

The Alpine Resorts covers employees at alpine resorts, including ski lift operators, snowsports instructors, resort hospitality staff, ski hire workers, and snow-making crew. If you work at a ski resort or alpine resort during the snow season, this award applies to you. It covers approximately 5,000 (seasonal peak) workers across Australia.

This award does NOT cover general hospitality workers at non-alpine venues (Hospitality Industry Award, MA000009), amusement park workers at non-alpine facilities (Amusement, Events and Recreation Award, MA000080), or accommodation workers at non-resort hotels. See clause 4.1 for the full coverage terms.

How classification levels work

Classifications cover general alpine resort roles and snowsports instructors, who have their own specific rate structure. General staff progress from entry level through to experienced and supervisory roles.

Key features of this award

Alpine resort work is highly seasonal (June to October). The award provides for working 7 days a week during the season, with overtime calculated on a Monday to Sunday basis rather than the typical Monday to Friday structure.

Classification Levels and Base Rates

All rates effective 1 July 2025. Source: Fair Work Commission Annual Wage Review 2024-25.

Refer to the Fair Work Commission pay guide for MA000092 for current dollar amounts for each classification level. Hourly rate = weekly rate / 38. Casual rate = hourly rate x 1.25.

Penalty Rates

Penalty rate multipliers from the Fair Work Commission penalty rate schedule for MA000092. All penalties are calculated on the base hourly rate.

The award specifies penalty rates ranging from 100% to 250% depending on when and how you work.

Full-Time and Part-Time Employees

Casual Employees

Penalty rate categories in this award

The following penalty rate descriptions apply under MA000092:

• Monday to Sunday - After 2 hours
• Monday to Sunday - First 2 hours
• Ordinary hours
• Public holiday
• Snowsports Instructor hourly rate

Casual penalty rates include the 25% casual loading. Refer to the specific award clauses for exact percentages applicable to each classification level and employment type.

Worked Examples

Example 1: Casual worker on a Sunday

A casual employee working a 3 hours-hour minimum shift on a Sunday.

• Base hourly rate: refer to your classification level in the MA000092 pay guide
• Sunday casual rate: base rate x Sunday casual penalty percentage
• Minimum payment: Sunday casual rate x 3 hours hours
• Clause reference: refer to casual penalty rates clause

Example 2: Full-time worker on a public holiday

A full-time employee working an 8-hour public holiday shift.

• Base hourly rate: refer to your classification level in the MA000092 pay guide
• Public holiday rate: base rate x public holiday percentage (up to 250%)
• Total: public holiday rate x 8 hours
• Clause reference: refer to public holiday clause

Example 3: Part-time worker with overtime

A part-time employee who works 2 hours beyond their rostered hours on a weekday.

• Base hourly rate: refer to your classification level in the MA000092 pay guide
• Overtime rate: base rate x overtime percentage
• Clause reference: refer to overtime clause

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is this award only for the snow season?

The award covers alpine resort employees year-round, but most employment is seasonal during the snow season (June to October in Australia).

2. Are snowsports instructors paid differently?

Yes, snowsports instructors have their own specific hourly rate structure under the award, separate from general alpine resort workers.

3. Do I get penalty rates for weekend work during the season?

The award provides for ordinary hours to be worked Monday to Sunday. Overtime applies after the ordinary hours worked in a period, with public holidays attracting penalty rates.

4. What is the minimum shift length under this award?

The minimum engagement for casual and part-time employees is 3 hours per shift. Even if you are sent home early, you must be paid for the minimum shift length.

5. How do I check my exact pay rate?

Use our free calculator or refer to the Fair Work Commission pay guide for MA000092. You can also contact the Fair Work Ombudsman on 13 13 94 for free advice.

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Working in alpine resorts and ski fields and want to know your exact pay rate? Use our free calculator to check.

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Rates current as of 1 July 2025. Source: Fair Work Commission, CC BY 4.0. This information is general in nature and is not legal advice. Always verify rates against the Fair Work Ombudsman's Pay and Conditions Tool (PACT) at calculate.fairwork.gov.au.