Moving into Staff Accommodation

There is a number of staff accommodation beds located both on and off the mountain. Allocation is based on your hours, arrival date and the position you hold with BSL throughout the winter season. Only team members committing to the full season and with unlimited availability will be offered the opportunity to live in staff accommodation.

Subsidized rent is paid weekly through a payroll deduction with costs between $135 – $160 per person, per week, depending on location.

Standard BSL staff accommodation is based on communal living arrangements. Rooms are in a dorm set up style and you may be required to share with UP TO 3 other BSL team members. Lodges are fully furnished and rent includes utilities. Supplied in the rooms are a linen pack, pillow, doona and mattress protector.

PLEASE NOTE: All Staff Accommodation is strictly non-smoking and when outside staff MUST use bins provided. If cigarette but bins are full, please empty or inform your Lodge Manager.

You may request one other BSL employee to share with during the season; however this is not a guarantee. If you are travelling alone, roommates will be allocated to you by our Staff Services team.

Please note whilst we make every attempt to house the majority of our team, in some cases we are unable to offer suitable accommodation to all team members. We encourage everyone to try and source their own accommodation prior to arriving for work. Listed below are some local rental agencies:

Staff Accommodation FAQ’s

How do I apply for Staff Accommodation & am I eligible?

Once you have signed your employment contract you will have the opportunity to update your details in your employee profile and select yes for staff accommodation if you need.

Staff that are committing to the full season (between June and October season dates) and unlimited availability will be offered BSL staff accommodation.

Any preference for location will be considered but cannot be guaranteed.

If you require any further information regarding Staff Accommodation, please email staff.services@skibuller.com.au

Will I be living on mountain?

Whilst BSL has a number of on mountain staff accommodation we also have some off mountain in Sawmill Settlement and Mansfield.

How long before I start work can I move into Staff Acommodation?

You are able to move into your Staff Accommodation no more than two (2) days prior to you commencing work with BSL. If you need to arrive a day or two earlier than this, please notify your hiring manager and/or Staff Services and we will assist where possible.

How do I pay rent and is there a bond?

The cost of rent varies depending on the location of your accommodation.

  • Rent is deducted weekly (after tax) from your pay for the pay period shown on your payslip
  • Rent is a flat fee per week regardless of if you choose to stay every night or limited nights. There is no pro-rata/nightly payment option, with the exception of the week you initially check in and check out
  • If team members are offered less than 15 hours in any one week, accommodation charges will be discounted proportionately to reflect the rostered hours worked

An accommodation and uniform bond will be deducted in two parts from the first two pay periods after commencing work as a security deposit from all team members

How many people will I live with?

The large majority of staff accommodation provided by BSL is based on communal living arrangements. As such, you may be required to share with up to three (3) other BSL team members in dorm style accommodation with a shared lounge room and kitchen facilities.

Can I have friends/guests stay at my staff accommodation during the season?

No, BSL Staff Accommodation is for current BSL team members only.

Team members found to have unauthorised guests stay in their Staff Accommodation will be evicted immediately, their bond forfeited and future requests for Staff Accommodation denied.

How long can I stay in Staff Accommodation once my employment or contract has ended?

You can stay in your Staff Accommodation for no more than two (2) days from when your employment finished.

Exceptions to this will be considered provided you have made an application with the Staff Services team to remain for a future period. This application has to be approved by your hiring manager and Staff Services department.

You will need to notify your Lodge Manager and Staff Services when departing by completing a clearance form and other departure processes. Your rent is deducted until your key and clearance form have been signed and handed into the Staff Services office.

Will I have my bond returned once I have moved out?

Bond will be returned into the Australian bank account that your weekly pay is deposited into, in the week that you receive your final pay.

To receive the bond back at the end of the season, team members must leave their rooms clean and with no damage, return their uniforms and check out at the Staff Services office. If rooms are left in a messy state a cleaning fee may be held from bond.

Can I be charged for damages caused by other housemates?

Yes, if damages have not been reported to the Lodge Manager and/or Staff Services, the remaining housemates will be followed up with and may have to cover costs of damages.

If you see any damage or see a situation that causes damage, please inform your Lodge Manager or the Staff Services office immediately.

What can I go to my Lodge Manager for?

All staff accommodation has a Lodge Manager or two, your Lodge Manager is there to be a point of contact whilst living in staff accommodation. Please reach out to your Lodge Manager if you have any concerns or questions in relation to accommodation.

If my employment is terminated during the season, can I still stay in Staff Accommodation?

No, if your employment is terminated due to (and not limited to), a breach of the Staff Services Agreement, or any other polices, you must vacate Staff Accommodation immediately. Failure to leave may result in legal action.

What to bring?

  • Towels
  • Toiletries
  • Washing detergent
  • Food supplies – all accommodations are now self catering
  • Warm winter clothes & clothes for in the lodges

Note: doona, pillows and a bedding pack including pillow case, doona cover and bed sheet is provided