Apprentice Refrigeration Mechanic, Queensland Health

Queensland Government; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Flexible work-life balance

Salary sacrificing options

EAP

Job summary

Queensland Health in Rockhampton is offering a structured apprenticeship to become an Engineering Tradesperson (Refrigeration). You will work alongside experienced Refrigeration Mechanics, contribute to maintaining refrigerated systems across Rockhampton facilities, and attend TAFE to complete apprenticeship requirements.

You will follow safety procedures and interact professionally with staff and patients.

Qualifications

• Minimum Year 10 education with passes in English and Mathematics; pre-vocational training desirable.
• Ability to undertake hands-on manual work and understand technical information.
• Team-focused approach with ability to organise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication, professional interaction with staff, patients and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Complete a structured apprenticeship to qualify as an Engineering Tradesperson (Refrigeration).
• Work alongside Refrigeration Mechanics, assisting with daily tasks and developing trade skills.
• Help maintain refrigeration services across Rockhampton facilities for safe healthcare environments.
• Attend TAFE classes and meet apprenticeship requirements while upholding safety and confidentiality.

Skills

Manual work

Team player

Clear communication

Safety conscious

Education

Year 10 education

English and Mathematics pass

Job description

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
• 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.

Apprentice Refrigeration Mechanic, Queensland Health Rockhampton, Australia