HVAC & Refrigeration Technician – Critical Infrastructure

Ventia; Geelong; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual wage increases

Overtime penalty rates

Rostered Day Off (RDO)

Leave loading

PPE provided

Training and career development

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ventia is seeking an experienced HVAC Technician for Cherry Creek Justice Precinct to maintain and repair HVAC and refrigeration assets. You will perform preventative and reactive maintenance, ensuring assets remain safe, compliant and operational to support essential services.

The role requires trade qualification in HVAC/R, relevant licences, and driving entitlement. A strong safety culture and ongoing development opportunities are offered within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration required.
• Valid electrical licence or disconnect/reconnect licence is essential.
• Current Victorian Driver Licence is required.
• Registration/licence for VBA Refrigerated A/C or Mechanical Services is required.
• Heights and EWP certifications are preferred.
• First Aid certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive, corrective and preventative maintenance on HVAC/refrigeration.
• Diagnose faults in HVAC, refrigeration and controls systems.
• Inspect and test asset performance and maintain VRV/ventilation equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and controls issues.
• Prepare work orders, safety docs and service reports on time.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Refrigeration systems

Diagnostics

Control systems

Troubleshooting

Education

Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

Restricted Electrical Workers Licence or Disconnect/Reconnect Licence

Victorian Driver Licence

VBA Refrigerated Air Conditioning Registration or Mechanical Services Licence

Working at Heights

Elevated Work Platform Licence

First Aid Certificate

Tools

VRV systems

Ventilation systems

Refrigeration equipment

Electrical and controls diagnostics

Job description

Ventia is seeking an experienced HVAC Technician for Cherry Creek Justice Precinct to maintain and repair HVAC and refrigeration assets. You will perform preventative and reactive maintenance, ensuring assets remain safe, compliant and operational to support essential services.

The role requires trade qualification in HVAC/R, relevant licences, and driving entitlement. A strong safety culture and ongoing development opportunities are offered within a supportive team environment.