HVAC Engineer

Talent; Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent is seeking an experienced HVAC Technician / Mechanical Maintenance Technician in Sydney, NSW, for a permanent full-time role in the aviation sector. You will maintain HVAC and mechanical systems across operational aviation facilities, including chilled water, cooling towers, AHUs, BMS, and power generation equipment where required.

Ideal candidates have Certificate III in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, current ARCtick license, NSW Electrical Licence, and willingness to obtain

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience maintaining commercial/industrial HVAC systems.
• Strong knowledge of chilled water systems, cooling towers, AHUs and BMS.
• Proven fault-finding and preventive maintenance capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on HVAC and mechanical systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot chilled water systems, cooling towers, AHUs, packaged units and split systems.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical faults to ensure reliability and minimise disruption.
• Undertake installation, servicing and maintenance per safety/technical standards.
• Work with BMS to optimise equipment performance.
• Maintain maintenance records and reporting.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to coordinate activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Support maintenance of other mechanical/power generation equipment when required.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Troubleshooting

BMS awareness

Maintenance planning

Education

Certificate III Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

ARCtick Refrigerant Handling Licence

NSW Electrical Licence

Driver’s Licence

White Card CPR/LVR

Job description

Salary: $100,000 – $115,000 + 14% Superannuation

HVAC Technician / Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Sydney, NSW | Permanent Full-Time | Aviation Industry

The Opportunity

We are partnering with a leading organisation within Australia’s aviation industry to recruit an experienced HVAC Technician / Mechanical Maintenance Technician for a permanent opportunity in Sydney.

This is an excellent opportunity to take your technical expertise into a highly specialised, safety-critical aviation environment, maintaining essential mechanical and HVAC infrastructure that supports the safe and reliable operation of aviation facilities.

Working across operational sites in Sydney and potentially broader NSW, you will join an established technical team responsible for preventative maintenance, fault finding, repairs and installation activities.

Previous experience working within aviation or airport environments will be highly regarded and is a top priority for this appointment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on HVAC and mechanical systems across operational aviation facilities.
• Maintain and troubleshoot chilled water systems, cooling towers, air handling units, packaged units and split systems.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical faults to ensure equipment reliability and minimise operational disruption.
• Undertake installation, servicing and maintenance activities in accordance with safety and technical standards.
• Work with Building Management Systems (BMS) to support efficient equipment performance.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, technical documentation and reporting.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance and operational teams to coordinate maintenance activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, maintenance practices and operational efficiency.
• Support the maintenance of other specialised mechanical and power generation equipment where required.

About You

We are seeking a technically capable and safety-focused HVAC professional who enjoys working in complex operational environments.

Experience within aviation is a key priority, particularly candidates who have maintained mechanical or HVAC infrastructure within airports, aviation facilities or similarly safety-critical environments.

To Be Successful, You Will Bring

• Demonstrated experience maintaining, repairing and installing commercial or industrial HVAC systems.
• Strong technical knowledge of chilled water systems, cooling towers, air handling units and BMS.
• Proven fault-finding, troubleshooting and preventative maintenance capabilities.
• Experience working within aviation, airports or other highly regulated operational environments, strongly preferred.
• The ability to work independently, prioritise maintenance activities and respond effectively to operational requirements.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with technical teams.
• A commitment to safety, compliance and high-quality maintenance standards.

Essential Qualifications & Requirements

• Certificate III in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning.
• Current ARCtick Refrigerant Handling Licence.
• NSW Restricted Electrical Licence.
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence.
• White Card and CPR/LVR certification, or willingness to obtain.
• Australian Citizenship is mandatory, due to security clearance requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required aviation security and government security clearances.

Experience with diesel generators, power generation equipment or additional mechanical systems would be advantageous.

What’s on Offer?

• Permanent, full-time employment with a well-established organisation in the aviation industry.
• Salary package of $100,000 – $115,000 + 14% superannuation, depending on experience.
• The opportunity to work on specialised, safety-critical aviation infrastructure.
• Exposure to complex mechanical systems and specialist technical equipment.
• Long-term career development and opportunities to broaden your technical expertise.
• A collaborative, safety-focused team environment.
• Sydney-based position with work across operational aviation facilities.