Engineering Tradesperson - Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic

About your new employer:

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $73,222 to $90,332 p.a. (HBEA10 - HBEA6)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• District, Tool, Skills Infrastructure and Maintenance allowances applicable
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

About your opportunity:

Join the Building, Engineering and Maintenance Services (BEMS) Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Team and help maintain the HVAC-R systems that support Townsville HHS facilities. An an Engineering Tradesperson - Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic, you'll undertake installation, servicing and planned maintenance across domestic, commercial and industrial systems.

Requirements:

• Queensland trade certificate in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration
• Queensland Restriced Electrical Work licence
• Arctic Refrigerant Handling licence
• Possession of a current Class C driver's licence
• Participation in an "on-call" roster
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Paul Judge on (07) 4433 5237.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs//QLD-TV689408

Applications close: Tuesday, 25 August 2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.