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Life in the Snowies
At Thredbo, we’re all about work-life balance. We encourage our team to live as passionately outside of work as they do on the job. Here’s everything you need to know about living and working in the Snowy Mountains — from finding a place to live to getting to work each day.
Living in Thredbo
Thredbo is home to around 300 year-round residents, swelling to over 4,000 during winter with guests and seasonal staff. While services are limited compared to larger towns, you’ll still find everything you need:
- Medical centre
- Supermarket
- Post office & newsagent
- Thredbo Leisure Centre
- A variety of shops
- Over 30 restaurants, bars and food outlets open in winter
Living in Jindabyne
Jindabyne is the central hub of the Snowy Mountains, with a local population of around 4,000 that grows significantly in winter. It’s a walkable town with most amenities located centrally:
- Woolworths supermarket
- Post office
- Hardware store
- Banks
- Medical centre
- Restaurants and pubs
Jindabyne is about a 30-minute drive from Thredbo. Public transport is available in winter only, and most staff commute daily from Jindabyne.
Most of our staff reside in Jindabyne and make the trip up to Thredbo for work each day. There is limited staff accommodation in Thredbo and is usually offered to specific job roles that are required to be in Thredbo overnight or very early in the morning.
Staff Accommodation
Thredbo secures a limited number of beds for employees in both Thredbo and Jindabyne.
- Accommodation is shared (more than one person per bedroom)
- Most staff live in Jindabyne
- Limited Thredbo accommodation is reserved for night shift roles, supervisors, and managers
- You can apply for staff accommodation when accepting your job offer
- You may request a roommate – we do our best to match preferences
- Couples are allocated private double rooms
- Allocation is based on gender identity, arrival date, position, and work location
Private rentals are also available via local real estate agents or community Facebook groups.
Transport
Thredbo Village is located 33km from Jindabyne in Kosciuszko National Park. Transport options include:
- Public transport (winter only)
- Driving: If you bring your own vehicle, you’ll need a National Parks entry pass — available to Thredbo employees at a discounted rate
Snow chains are required for 2WD vehicles between the June and October long weekends — available for purchase or hire in Jindabyne.
Want to know more?
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If you have any other questions, feel free to reach out to our People & Culture team at [email protected].
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Thredbo sits on the traditional land of the Monero – Ngarigo people who have looked after this land, water and community for over 60,000 years. We thank them for all they have done and continue to do to look after their country, a special place which we all love and respect.
