HVAC Technician

Airservices Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent employment

Career development

Safety-focused culture

Job summary

Airservices Australia invites a skilled HVAC Technician to maintain and install aviation-critical air conditioning and mechanical systems that support Australia's National Airways System.

Based in Melbourne with travel across Victoria and occasional interstate, you will contribute to high-reliability HVAC operations and gain exposure to RADAR infrastructure and power generation systems within the aviation sector.

Qualifications

• Significant experience maintaining and installing commercial and industrial HVAC systems including chilled water systems, cooling towers, air handling units, building control systems, packaged units and split systems.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and organise work with limited guidance.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance activities on HVAC and mechanical systems.
• Undertake installation and project activities for HVAC systems.
• Record maintenance activities in maintenance management systems.
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement.

Skills

HVAC system maintenance

Chilled water systems

Cooling towers

Air handling units

Building control systems

Packaged units

Split systems

Fault finding

Education

Certificate III in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

Current Australian Driver's Licence

Current CPR/LVR qualification

Job description

Maintain HVAC systems supporting critical aviation operations

Join a supportive team focused on safety and professionalism

Melbourne Airport location with Victorian and interstate travel

Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated, qualified and experienced HVAC Technician to maintain and install aviation-critical air conditioning and mechanical systems that support Australia's National Airways System.

If you are passionate about maintaining high-reliability HVAC systems and are interested in expanding your expertise into unique aviation technologies including RADAR infrastructure and power generation systems, this opportunity offers a rewarding and meaningful career within Australia's aviation industry.

This is a Melbourne-based role with travel requirements across Victoria and occasionally interstate. You'll enjoy an attractive salary, excellent benefits, career development opportunities and the chance to contribute directly to Australia's aviation safety.

The Organisation

Airservices Australia is a government-owned organisation responsible for the safe and efficient management of 11% of the world’s airspace and provision of air traffic services at Australia’s busiest airports.

Our people are our greatest asset with a dynamic and diverse team operating from locations across the country - from bustling cities to regional and remote locations. This team keep’s Australia’s aviation industry safe every day of the year, both in the air and on the ground.

We connect people with their world safely – linking family and friends, generating economic activity, creating jobs, and facilitating trade and tourism.

Airservices is committed to fostering a culture that is diverse, inclusive, and respectful. We encourage motivated individuals who love what they do, value a service first mindset, and embrace a challenge to explore a career with Airservices. In return you will be a valued team member, be offered flexibility and experience a meaningful career in an exciting, ever-evolving aviation industry.

The Role & The Team

We are seeking a highly motivated, qualified and experienced HVAC Technician to maintain and install aviation-critical air conditioning and mechanical systems that support Australia's National Airways System.

If you are passionate about maintaining high-reliability HVAC systems and are interested in expanding your expertise into unique aviation technologies including RADAR infrastructure and power generation systems, this opportunity offers a rewarding and meaningful career within Australia's aviation industry.

This is a Melbourne-based role with travel requirements across Victoria and occasionally interstate. You'll enjoy an attractive salary, excellent benefits, career development opportunities and the chance to contribute directly to Australia's aviation safety.

What you’ll do

• Performing preventative and corrective maintenance activities in accordance with prescribed procedures and standards.
• Undertaking installation and project activities on HVAC and associated mechanical systems.
• Maintaining an awareness of operational impacts when performing work on Airservices systems.
• Accurately recording maintenance activities within maintenance management systems.
• Identifying and implementing opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Working effectively with internal stakeholders to ensure successful service delivery.
• Supporting and coaching team members where required.
• Complying with safety, environmental, risk and governance requirements.
• Working independently and managing tasks with limited supervision

Please see the link below to view the full Position Description:

Technician Band 2_3 .pdf

The Person

The successful applicant will have:

• Significant experience maintaining and installing commercial and industrial HVAC systems including chilled water systems, cooling towers, air handling units, building control systems, packaged units and split systems.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• The ability to plan, prioritise and organise work effectively with limited guidance.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, standards, policies and procedures.
• A commitment to safety, teamwork and exceptional customer service.
• Proven ability to work independently while contributing to a high-performing team.

The following qualifications are essential to be considered for this role:

• Certificate III in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning.
• Current Restricted Electrical Licence (or Victorian equivalent).
• Current Australian Driver's Licence.
• Current CPR/LVR qualification (or willingness to obtain).
• Construction Industry White Card.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC).
• Australian Citizenship (required to obtain and maintain the necessary Defence Baseline Security Clearance).
• Relevant trade licences required under legislative and Airservices requirements

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• ACMA Data Cabling Licence.
• Experience with diesel generators and power generation systems.
• High Risk Work Licence - Dogging.
• Forklift Licence or willingness to obtain.
• Experience working within operational, critical infrastructure or aviation environments.

Security Clearance

To be eligible, you must be an Australian citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Defence Baseline Security Clearance and Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC). Please refer to the security check requirementssuccessful applicants will be required to undertake as part of the recruitment process.

Why Join Airservices?

• Purpose-driven work: Help maintain infrastructure that supports the safe movement of millions of passengers every year.
• Career development: Access ongoing training, development and learning opportunities within a highly specialised technical environment.
• Job security: Permanent employment with a respected national organisation.
• Supportive team culture: Work alongside experienced technical professionals committed to safety and operational excellence.
• Unique industry exposure: Gain experience maintaining critical infrastructure that supports one of the world's safest aviation systems.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Airservices Australia, we embrace and thrive on diversity of thought, perspectives and capabilities because we know the benefits of having a workforce that is representative of the community we serve.

We actively encourage and welcome candidates from all cultural backgrounds, gender identities, people living with disability, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.