Apprentice Refrigeration Mechanic

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service; Rockhampton Regional; Presencial; AUD 28.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Ongoing Professional Development and教育

Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety

Generous Salary Sacrificing Options

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

Descripción de la vacante

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service – Rockhampton QLD is offering a structured apprenticeship to qualify as an Engineering Tradesperson (Refrigeration). You will work alongside Refrigeration Mechanics, assisting with daily tasks and developing practical trade skills.

The role emphasizes safety, hands-on experience, and professional conduct with staff and patients. The program includes TAFE studies and ongoing development opportunities in Rockhampton.

Formación

• Hands-on manual work and ability to understand technical information.
• Team-focused approach with ability to organise tasks, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication with staff, patients and visitors.
• Minimum Year 10 education with passes in English and Mathematics; pre-vocational training desirable.
• Commitment to workplace safety, ethical behaviour and respectful working practices.

Responsabilidades

• Assist Refrigeration Mechanics with daily tasks and skill development.
• Maintain refrigeration services across Rockhampton facilities.
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures and PPE use.
• Attend TAFE classes and complete apprenticeship requirements.

Conocimientos

Hands-on work

Teamwork

Communication

Safety

Educación

Year 10 education

Pre-vocational training desirable

Descripción del empleo

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service – Rockhampton QLD

About us

Behind every safe, functional healthcare facility is a team making sure everything works as it should. Building, Engineering and Maintenance Services (BEMS) keeps CQ Health facilities operating through a skilled team of trades, technical, operational and administrative professionals based across Central Queensland. From electrical, plumbing and carpentry to essential preventative maintenance and 24-hour breakdown support, the team ensures facilities are safe, compliant and ready to support the delivery of quality healthcare across our communities.

About the role

• Complete a structured apprenticeship combining hands‑on experience, on‑the‑job training and formal TAFE studies to qualify as an Engineering Tradesperson (Refrigeration).
• Work alongside experienced Refrigeration Mechanics, assisting with daily tasks and developing practical trade skills.
• Help maintain and support refrigeration services across Rockhampton facilities, contributing to safe, reliable healthcare environments.
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures, including the correct use of protective clothing and equipment.
• Attend TAFE classes, complete apprenticeship requirements and work professionally with staff, patients and visitors while maintaining confidentiality.

About you

• Ability to undertake hands‑on manual work and understand technical information and instructions.
• A team‑focused approach, with the ability to organise tasks, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with confidence interacting professionally with people at all levels.
• Minimum Year 10 education, with sound passes in English and Mathematics; pre‑vocational training is desirable.
• A commitment to workplace safety, ethical behaviour, equal opportunity, anti‑discrimination and respectful working practices.

What we offer

Total remuneration value of up to $75,346 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $20.61 - $33.30 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

Applications close: Tuesday, 8 December 2026

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