Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician

Gold Coast Hospital & Health Service; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12.75% super + salary packaging

Leave loading 17.5%

Permanent full-time

Base salary $90,332 p.a.

Job summary

Gold Coast Hospital & Health Service in Robina, QLD, is seeking a Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician to join the Asset Management Services team. The role covers maintenance across community sites, requiring independent work and collaboration with colleagues to complete tasks safely and efficiently.

The ideal candidate will hold the required Australian trade qualification, ARC Handling Licence, and a Restricted Electrical Licence, with on-call duties and a valid Driver Licence.

Qualifications

• Recognised Australian trade qualification – Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic (or equivalent) is required.
• ARC Handling Licence is required.
• Restricted Electrical Licence is required at minimum.
• Role requires 24-hour on-call maintenance duty.

Responsibilities

• Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance work as per work requests and instructions.
• Liaise with customers to understand and respond to maintenance requirements.
• Contribute to preparation and provision of quotations for work as required.
• Apply high-quality technical skills to complete work safely, efficiently, within timeframes and cost-effectively.

Skills

On-call readiness

Customer liaison

Safety compliance

Education

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic (Australian trade qualification)

ARC Handling Licence

Restricted Electrical Licence

Driver Licence

Vaccination evidence

TB screening

Criminal History Screening

Discipline history disclosure

Job description

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician

Gold Coast Hospital & Health Service – Robina QLD

Maintenance sits within the service line of Asset Management Services within People and Operations and comprises of a Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Coordinator, Administrative staff, Trade Coordinators and approximately twenty trade staff including Apprentices. Included in the trades are Electricians, Plumbers, Fitters, Painters, Carpenters, Refrigeration Technicians and Gardeners.

About Your New Role

Start and finish your day at Robina working across community sites as part of an established and supportive team. You'll have the opportunity to work independently while also collaborating with your colleagues to get the job done. This includes:

• Undertaking corrective and preventative maintenance work in accordance with work requests and relevant work instructions
• Liaising with customers to understand and respond to their corrective and preventative maintenance requirements
• Contributing to the preparation and provision of quotations for work as required
• Applying high-quality technical skills and knowledge to ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, within required timeframes and cost-effectively

Qualifications and Experience

• The possession of a recognised Australian trade qualification - Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic (or equivalent) is a requirement for this role
• The successful applicant will be required to possess an Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) Handling Licence
• The successful applicant will be required to possess a Restricted Electrical Licence, as a minimum
• This position is required to provide 24-hour maintenance service by participating in on-call roster as required
• Driver Licence
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits of working with Gold Coast Health

• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• 12.75% super + Salary Packaging
• 17.5% leave loading
• Permanent full time
• Base salary ranging from $90,332 per annum
• The following allowances may be applicable for those employed under the BEMS certified agreement (No.8):
• Skill infrastructure delivery and maintenance allowance - $45 per fortnight
• Tool allowance - $31.92 per week
• Note allowances will most likely increase after the new EA is agreed and implemented

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

Tuesday, 22 September 2026.

Join us and be a part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in healthcare. Make the move to the Gold Coast and enjoy a fulfilling career in a stunning location!

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC691936

For further in-depth requirements please refer to the attached Role Description.