HVAC-R Technician

Alphacool Cairns Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award pay

Company vehicle

Phone, uniform & tools provided

Overtime available

9-day fortnight

Free gym memberships

Ongoing training & upskilling

Supportive team and management

Job summary

Alphacool Cairns Pty Ltd is seeking a qualified Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technician to join our Cairns/Port Douglas team. The role focuses on service, maintenance and installations across commercial and light industrial HVAC-R, handling split and ducted systems, VRV/VRF, and related controls.

You will deal directly with clients, manage your own jobs, and benefit from an above-award pay scale with a fully stocked company vehicle and tools. Immediate start available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• ARCtick licence required for trade work in Australia.
• Restricted QLD electrical licence essential for on-site execution.
• QBCC trade license required to operate as a qualified technician.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills are essential.
• Pride in workmanship with a can-do attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintenance, fault-finding and installs across commercial and light industrial HVAC-R.
• Work on split systems, ducted systems, VRV/VRF, refrigeration plant and controls.
• Interact with clients in a professional, friendly manner.
• Manage your own jobs with full company support.

Skills

Fault-finding

Diagnostic skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

ARCtick Licence

Restricted QLD Electrical license

QBCC trade License

Job description

Cairns and or Port Douglas, QLD | Full-Time | Immediate Start

Trade your winters for the tropics

We’re a well-establishedHVAC-R company in Cairnsand Port Douglaswith a strong local reputation, steady workflow, and a team that actually enjoys coming to work. Due to continued growth, we’re looking for aqualified Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technicianto join us long-term.

If you’re sick of being just a number, want quality jobs (not rushed hack work), and value work-life balance — this role is for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Service, maintenance, fault-finding & installs acrosscommercial & light industrial HVAC-R
• Working on split systems, ducted systems, VRV/VRF, refrigeration plant & controls
• Dealing directly with clients in a professional, friendly way
• Managing your own jobs with full company support

What We’re Looking For (must all be current)

• ARCtick Licence
• Restricted QLD Electrical license
• QBCC trade License
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Pride in your work and a good attitude
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

What You’ll Get (This Is the Important Part)

• Above-award paybased on experience
• Fully stocked company vehicle(take-home option)
• Phone, uniform & quality tools provided
• Overtime available(or paid time in lieu)
• 9-day fortnight / flexible work arrangements(for the right person)
• Free gym memberships
• Ongoingtraining & upskilling
• A supportive team and management that backs you

Why Cairns and or Port Douglas?

• Laid-back lifestyle
• Fishing, camping, reef & rainforest on your doorstep
• Affordable living compared to major cities

Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.

We’re growing — and we promote from within. If you want to step intosenior technician, supervisor, or specialist roles, we’ll help you get there.