Refrigeration Mechanic

Metro North Hospital & Health Service; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary with annual incre­e

Superannuation up to 12.75%

Salary packaging options

Job summary

Metro North Health is seeking a skilled refrigeration and air conditioning tradesperson to provide specialist trade services within The Prince Charles Hospital's Engineering Department. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance across chilled water plants, air conditioning, ventilation and commercial refrigeration equipment to support safe and effective healthcare delivery.

You will work independently and with multidisciplinary trade teams, contribute to job planning, reporting and cost

Qualifications

• Maintenance, repair and minor works on refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
• Apply technical expertise across HVAC and refrigeration plant.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure service outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, and minor works on refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
• Apply technical expertise across a range of plant and equipment including HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary trade teams to achieve effective service outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to job planning, reporting, and cost estimation.

Skills

HVAC systems

Refrigeration trade

Cost estimation

Safety compliance

Collaborative work

Job description

Provide specialist refrigeration and air conditioning trade services within the Engineering Department at The Prince Charles Hospital, ensuring critical infrastructure systems are maintained to support safe and effective healthcare delivery. This role involves performing planned and reactive maintenance across a wide range of systems including chilled water plants, air conditioning, ventilation systems, and commercial refrigeration equipment.

You will work both independently and collaboratively with other trade staff to deliver timely, cost-effective maintenance and repair solutions, while maintaining compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements. The role also contributes to technical advice, cost estimations, and coordination of works, supporting operational efficiency and reliability of building services across the hospital.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Perform maintenance, repair, and minor works on refrigeration and air conditioning systems
• Apply technical expertise across a range of plant and equipment including HVAC and refrigeration systems
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary trade teams to achieve effective service outcomes
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, policies, and regulatory requirements
• Contribute to efficient service delivery, including job planning, reporting, and cost estimation

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.