Apprentice

Carrier Global; Queensland; On-site; AUD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TAFE support

Hands-on training

Career development

Global employer

Safety-focused culture

Job summary

Carrier Australia is offering a motivated Air Conditioning Apprentice position to join our team. You will learn from experienced HVAC technicians, gain practical industry experience, and work toward becoming a qualified Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician through on-the-job training combined with formal TAFE studies.

You’ll be involved in installation, servicing, maintenance, fault finding and repair of HVAC systems, attending TAFE, and developing hands-on skills while maintaining

Qualifications

• Interest in pursuing a career in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration.
• Willingness to learn and take direction from experienced technicians.
• Reliability, punctuality and commitment to completing apprenticeship.
• Safety-conscious and focused on doing things the right way.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Able to travel to customer sites as required.
• Eligible to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation, servicing and maintenance of HVAC equipment.
• Learn fault-finding and troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Assist with preventative maintenance and servicing.
• Support installation and commissioning of HVAC systems.
• Learn to safely use hand and power tools.
• Maintain service records and documentation.
• Follow safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Attend TAFE and complete apprenticeship training.
• Develop technical knowledge through hands-on experience.
• Work professionally with customers and colleagues at various sites.

Skills

Hands-on

Reliable

Team player

Customer-focused

Safety-conscious

Willing to travel

Willing to work with tools

Education

Apprenticeship track

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Build a career with confidence! We are a global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions is committed to creating solutions that matter for people and our planet for generations to come. From the beginning, we've led in inventing new technologies and entirely new industries. Today, we continue to lead because we have a world-class, diverse workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do.

Role Overview

Carrier Australia is looking for a motivated and reliable Air Conditioning Apprentice to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to learn from experienced HVAC technicians, gain practical industry experience and work towards becoming a qualified Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician. You’ll combine on-the-job training with formal TAFE studies, gaining exposure to the installation, servicing, maintenance, fault finding and repair of HVAC and air conditioning systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the installation, servicing and maintenance of air conditioning and HVAC equipment.
• Learn how to fault-find and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems.
• Assist with preventative maintenance and servicing.
• Support the installation and commissioning of HVAC systems.
• Learn to safely use hand and power tools.
• Maintain accurate service records and documentation.
• Follow Carrier’s health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Attend TAFE and complete all required apprenticeship training and assessments.
• Develop your technical knowledge and practical skills through hands‑on experience.
• Work professionally with customers and colleagues across a range of customer sites.

Required Competencies & Qualifications

You don't need to have extensive industry experience — we're looking for the right attitude, commitment and willingness to learn. We're looking for someone who is:

• Genuinely interested in building a career in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration.
• Hands-on and enjoys working with tools and equipment.
• Reliable, punctual and committed to completing their apprenticeship.
• Willing to learn and take direction from experienced technicians.
• Safety-conscious and committed to doing things the right way.
• A good communicator who works well as part of a team.
• Customer-focused and professional.
• Able to demonstrate good problem‑solving and attention to detail.
• Willing to travel to customer sites as required.
• Eligible to work in Australia.
• Holding a current driver's licence, or willing to obtain one as required.

Why Join Carrier?

• Complete a formal HVAC apprenticeship with TAFE support.
• Learn from experienced and qualified technicians.
• Gain hands‑on experience across a diverse range of HVAC equipment and applications.
• Develop highly valued technical and diagnostic skills.
• Work with industry‑leading technology and equipment.
• Build a long‑term career with a globally recognised organisation.
• Work within a supportive team environment that values safety, quality and continuous development.

Our commitment to you

Our greatest assets are the expertise, creativity and passion of our employees. We strive to provide a great place to work that attracts, develops and retains the best talent, promotes employee engagement, fosters teamwork and ultimately drives innovation for the benefit of our customers. We strive to create an environment where you feel that you belong, with diversity and inclusion as the engine to growth and innovation. We develop and deploy best‑in‑class programs and practices, providing enriching career opportunities, listening to employee feedback and always challenging ourselves to do better. This is The Carrier Way. Join us and make a difference.

Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.