Refrigeration Mechanic

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing Professional Development and E

Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety

Generous Salary Sacrificing Options

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service in Gladstone seeks a qualified Refrigeration Mechanic to maintain and repair refrigeration, air‑conditioning and mechanical systems across the Gladstone Hospital and related facilities. You will perform preventative and corrective maintenance, ensuring reliable essential services for patient care.

The role requires a trade qualification, refrigerant handling and electrical licences, White Card and safety certifications, with on‑call duties and

Qualifications

• Recognised Refrigeration Mechanic trade qualification.
• Current Refrigerant Handling Licence.
• Restricted Electrical Licence.
• Current White Card.
• Working at Heights certification.
• Confined Space certifications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, install, commission, test and repair refrigeration, air-conditioning and mechanical equipment across Gladstone Hospital and CQHHS facilities.
• Deliver preventative and corrective maintenance to keep essential building services safe, reliable and compliant with standards.
• Complete minor works, equipment replacements and new installations, collaborating with other trades and contractors.
• Provide technical advice, accurate maintenance records and work reports to support service delivery.
• Participate in on-call rosters, overtime and emergency/disaster responses while maintaining safety standards.

Skills

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Refrigeration Mechanic trade qualification

Refrigerant Handling Licence

Restricted Electrical Licence

White Card

Working at Heights

Confined Space certification

Tools

Refrigeration equipment

Air-conditioning systems

Mechanical services

Job description

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service – Gladstone QLD

Gladstone Maintenance keeps the hospital's essential infrastructure and equipment safe, reliable and operational. With in-house trades including electrical, plumbing and refrigeration, the team delivers preventative maintenance, mandatory safety inspections and a 24-hour breakdown response service. Their work is vital to maintaining a safe, functional healthcare environment, ensuring facilities and essential services are ready to support patients, staff and the wider Gladstone community when they're needed most.

About us

Gladstone Maintenance keeps the hospital's essential infrastructure and equipment safe, reliable and operational. With in-house trades including electrical, plumbing and refrigeration, the team delivers preventative maintenance, mandatory safety inspections and a 24-hour breakdown response service. Their work is vital to maintaining a safe, functional healthcare environment, ensuring facilities and essential services are ready to support patients, staff and the wider Gladstone community when they're needed most.

About the role

• Maintain, install, commission, test and repair refrigeration, air-conditioning and mechanical equipment across Gladstone Hospital and other CQHHS facilities as required.
• Deliver preventative and corrective maintenance to keep essential building services safe, reliable and compliant with legislative and organisational standards.
• Complete minor works, equipment replacements and new installations, collaborating with other trades and contractors.
• Provide technical advice, accurate maintenance records and work reports to support efficient service delivery and quality patient care.
• Participate in on-call rosters, overtime and emergency or disaster recovery responses, while maintaining workplace health and safety standards.

About you

• Recognised Refrigeration Mechanic trade qualification, current Refrigerant Handling Licence and Restricted Electrical Licence.
• Current White Card, Working at Heights and Confined Space certifications.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining refrigeration, air-conditioning and mechanical services in a large or complex facility, with sound knowledge of chilled water plants, systems and controls.
• Strong problem-solving, organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to deliver quality work within required timeframes.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills, the ability to work independently, and knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements and relevant legislation.

What we offer

Total remuneration value of up to $103,065 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $38.59 - $45.55 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Applications close: Tuesday, 10 November 2026

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