Refrigeration Mechanic, Housing And Public Works

Queensland Government; Rockhampton Regional; Sur place; AUD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Safety clothing provided

PPE provided

Résumé du poste

Queensland Government’s QBuild unit is seeking a Refrigeration Mechanic to service government assets in regional Queensland, including construction, maintenance and restoration. You will train apprentices and contribute to disaster response readiness.

You must hold a Certificate III in Air-conditioning & Refrigeration, a Restricted Electrical Licence, a White Card, and a C-class driver’s licence. Expect safety gear, site rules, and potential leadership opportunities across sites.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in air-conditioning and refrigeration required.
• Current electrical licence and construction White Card are mandatory.
• Driver's licence (C class) and WHS compliance are essential.
• Ability to mentor apprentices and support regional works.

Responsabilités

• Carry out refrigeration and air-conditioning works for construction and maintenance.
• Train and mentor apprentices across year levels.
• Support disaster response efforts and ongoing asset maintenance.
• Ensure WHS policies and site rules are followed at all times.

Connaissances

Refrigeration & A/C works

Data entry / Office apps

WHS safety compliance

Apprentice mentorship

Team leadership potential

Formation

Certificate III Air-conditioning & Refrigeration

Current Restricted Electrical Licence

White Card (Construction)

C Class Driver's Licence

Outils

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Description du poste

QBuild is a commercialised business unit of the Queensland Government. It has been Queensland Government's builder for over 160 years, playing an important role in communities across the state by building and maintaining government-owned assets such as schools, social housing, police stations and correctional and health facilities.

Why Join Us?

Flexibility

You'll have the option of working a 9-day fortnight and access to generous leave entitlements and paid parental leave.

A safe, inclusive, and diverse workplace

Our approach to safety is reflected in our commitment to Think safe. Work safe. Home safe.

Security

You will enjoy, great superannuation and salary sacrificing options, additional allowances (when eligible), and provision of uniforms and tools. You will have access to career advancement and professional development opportunities.

Mandatory Requirements

• Eligibility to work in Australia
• Trade certificate/qualification (minimum of Certificate III Air-conditioning and Refrigeration)
• Current Restricted Electrical Licence
• Current Construction Industry White Card
• Current, valid Queensland "C" class driver's licence or equivalent
• Working knowledge and compliance with current work health, safety and environmental legislation and codes of practice

About the role

You will play a pivotal role in supporting QBuild's ambition to strengthen Queensland's building and construction industry by providing essential services to government-owned assets, including construction, maintenance, and restoration. Support the government's response to disaster events and take a lead role in training the next generation of tradespeople.

Duties and skills involved:

• Carry out refrigeration and air-conditioning works, for both construction and maintenance services.
• Demonstrate proficiency in office and email applications such as Microsoft Word or Outlook and input data using the computer or hand-held electronic devices.
• Understand safe working methods in terms of asbestos and lead based products, and any other relevant high risk construction work.
• Comply with all WHS legislation and site rules including daily task risk assessments, identify hazards and risk, and comply with reasonable health and safety policies or procedures that have been notified to workers.
• Demonstrate personal responsibility for the health safety and wellbeing of yourself and ensure that your conduct, acts or omissions do not adversely affect the safety of other persons or property
• Demonstrate behaviour that supports a diverse, equitable and safe workplace, with a strong customer focus.
• Train, mentor and provide professional support to apprentices at all year levels.

Additional information

• You may be required to undertake duties within your trade at worksites throughout both your appointed region and the State.
• When undertaking distant work, there may also be a requirement for overnight stays of up to a 3 -week period.
• Safety clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided and must be worn.
• You may be asked to undertake team leader and/or foreperson roles as and when required to suit the needs of the business.
• Power tools will be provided where required.
• The use of a private motor vehicle and/or potential provision of a QBuild vehicle will be in accordance with relevant motor vehicle policies. Please note there is no guarantee that a home garaged QBuild vehicle will be included if successful in gaining this role.

This advertisement is for regional Queensland areas only. Southeast Queensland roles are advertised separately.

All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.

Refrigeration Mechanic, Housing and Public Works Rockhampton, Australia