HVAC and Refrigeration Technician

Southern NSW Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Private Health Insurance discount

Job summary

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District seeks an HVAC/Refrigeration Technician for the Facilities Management function. You will maintain and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems across SESLHD facilities.

The role requires a trade qualification in HVAC/refrigeration, strong fault-finding skills, and ability to read plans. NSW Health values safety, inclusivity, and high service standards. Salary packaging and EAP are available.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in HVAC/refrigeration with knowledge of relevant Australian Standards and Codes of Practice.
• Ability to fault find and solve problems with minimal supervision.
• Experience interpreting building and services plans and using BMS to monitor and adjust systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide HVAC and refrigeration maintenance services across SESLHD facilities.
• Address daily operational issues and ensure safe, compliant operation of systems.
• Utilise building management systems to monitor, fault-find and adjust controllers.

Skills

Fault finding

Organisational skills

Time management

Interpret plans

BMS monitoring

Education

HVAC/Refrigeration trade qualification

Tools

Building Management Systems

Job description

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

REQ679105 Requisition #

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Electrical Tradesperson Level 1 to Level 4
Remuneration:$70,017.00 - $80,520.00 Per Annum Plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ679105
Location: St George Hospital, Kogarah

Applications Close Date: 29/06/2027

This Talent Pool is being created for future Ongoing or Temporary roles that may arise over the next 12months.

What you'll be doing:

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

The Heating, Venting and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) and Refrigeration Technician is part of the Facilities Management function within South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) and is responsible for the provision of efficient and effective services related to heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration. The position addresses, maintains, and resolves daily operational issues across SESLHD facilities.

Up to 12 allocated days off each year in addition to annual leave. (Full-Time employees only)

• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.

Selection Criteria:

• A trade qualification in HVAC/refrigeration with knowledge and understanding of the application of relevant Australian Standards and Codes of Practice.
• Demonstrated good organisational and time management skills with the ability to work under minimal supervision while following safe work practices.
• Proven skills in fault finding and problem solving, including the ability to interpret building and services plans.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in the use of computerised building management control systems to monitor, control, fault find and adjust systems and associated controllers.

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [e-mail] and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information For Applicants

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.