All pay rates under the Alpine Resorts Award 2020 (MA000092) for 2026-27, including base rates, casual rates, penalty rates, and break rules.
Last verified: 19 July 2026MA000092 · Tourism & Hospitality
Common roles: Ski instructor, Lift operator, Snow maker, Resort worker, Ski patrol
$26.44
Base rate/hr
$33.05
Casual rate/hr
| Level | Base Rate/hr | Casual Rate/hr | Weekly (38hrs) | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $26.44 | $33.05 | $1,004.72 | $52,245.44 |
| Level 2 | $27.08 | $33.85 | $1,029.04 | $53,510.08 |
| Level 3 | $27.99 | $34.99 | $1,063.62 | $55,308.24 |
| Level 4 | $29.43 | $36.79 | $1,118.34 | $58,153.68 |
Saturday
$33.05/hr
1.25x base
Sunday
$39.66/hr
1.5x base
Public Holiday
$59.49/hr
2.25x base
Overtime (first 2 hours)
$39.66/hr
1.5x base
Overtime (after 2 hours)
$52.88/hr
2x base
Rates shown for Level 1 ($26.44/hr base).View full penalty rate table →
| Shift Length | Meal Break | Rest Break | Paid? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 5 hours | None | None | No |
| 5–7 hours | 30 min | None | No |
| 7–10 hours | 30 min | 10 min | Yes |
| 10+ hours | 60 min | 20 min | Yes |
Select your classification level and penalty type below.
| Award | Base Rate | Casual Rate | Sunday | Public Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Resorts Award | $26.44/hr | $33.05/hr | $39.66/hr | $59.49/hr |
| Hospitality Award | $26.44/hr | $33.05/hr | $39.66/hr | $59.49/hr |
| Retail Award | $27.81/hr | $34.76/hr | $41.71/hr | $69.52/hr |
| Clerks Award | $26.97/hr | $33.71/hr | $53.94/hr | $67.43/hr |
| Building Award | $26.67/hr | $33.34/hr | $53.34/hr | $66.68/hr |
Under the Alpine Resorts Award (MA000092), the Level 1 base rate is $26.44/hr from 1 July 2026. The casual rate (including 25% loading) is $33.05/hr. Higher classification levels receive progressively higher rates.
Permanent employees under the Alpine Resorts Award receive 1.5x their base rate for Sunday work. For a Level 1 employee, that's $39.66/hr on Sundays.
Public holiday work under the Alpine Resorts Award is paid at 2.25x the base rate. For Level 1, that's $59.49/hr.
The Alpine Resorts Award covers employees in the tourism & hospitality industry. Common job titles include Ski instructor, Lift operator, Snow maker, Resort worker, Ski patrol, Rental shop assistant.
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