HVAC Service Lead: From Tech to Management

Core Talent; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Management career path

Varied role

Scheduling exposure

Leadership development

Job summary

Core Talent is seeking an experienced Senior HVAC Technician to join Melbourne’s busy commercial service team. This role blends hands-on field work with office responsibilities and aims to develop your scheduling, estimating and service-management skills while you still work on-site.

You’ll collaborate with the Service Manager and GM to support technicians, coordinate service delivery and uphold high standards for our commercial clients across Melbourne Metro, with a clear path into leadership

Qualifications

• HVAC/R trade qualification with at least 5 years post-apprenticeship experience.
• Strong commercial HVAC service and maintenance experience.
• Hands-on experience with VRV/VRF systems, central plant and commercial refrigeration.
• Ability to diagnose complex faults and provide technical support to other technicians.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Interest in developing scheduling, estimating and people management.
• Dual trade qualification in refrigeration and electrical is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical support and guidance to HVAC technicians across commercial service contracts.
• Assisting with the coordination and scheduling of technicians across Melbourne Metro.
• Supporting estimating, quoting and scoping of service and maintenance works.
• Assisting with job allocation, service delivery and workload management.
• Attending sites when required to assist with complex breakdowns, diagnostics and technical issues.
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients and ensuring service standards are consistently met.
• Working closely with the Service Manager and GM to improve operational efficiency and team performance.
• Gradually developing capabilities across service management and commercial operations.

Skills

HVAC service experience

VRV/VRF systems

Diagnostics

Communication

Scheduling

Education

HVAC/R trade qualification with 5+ years post-apprenticeship

Job description

Core Talent is seeking an experienced Senior HVAC Technician to join Melbourne’s busy commercial service team. This role blends hands-on field work with office responsibilities and aims to develop your scheduling, estimating and service-management skills while you still work on-site.

You’ll collaborate with the Service Manager and GM to support technicians, coordinate service delivery and uphold high standards for our commercial clients across Melbourne Metro, with a clear path into leadership