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Refrigeration/HVAC Tech
Maintain and repair refrigeration, air‑conditioning and HVAC systems for Defence at HMAS Watson.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Perform scheduled, preventative, and corrective maintenance on refrigeration, air‑conditioning and HVAC systems. • Handle refrigerants in compliance with ARCTick licensing requirements. • Respond promptly and professionally to internal and external stakeholders. • Collaborate with other trades and subcontractors to support operational delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸hvac maintenance
- ▸refrigerant handling
- ▸stakeholder response
- ▸trade collaboration
What You Bring
We are inviting applications to join our permanent workforce at HMAS Watson as a Refrigeration/HVAC Technician. The role commences in February 2026 and we welcome people from all backgrounds, whether they bring Defence experience, industry knowledge, or transferable skills from other sectors. • Hold a Certificate III in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning. • Hold a NSW Refrigeration and Air‑Conditioning Licence (ARCTick licence desirable). • Possess post‑trade experience diagnosing and repairing refrigeration and HVAC systems. • Maintain a current open driver’s licence and be eligible for Defence Security Clearance (Australian citizenship required).
Requirements
- ▸certificate iii
- ▸nsw licence
- ▸arctick
- ▸post‑trade
- ▸driver's licence
- ▸security clearance
Benefits
Our culture is built on high performance and a commitment to diversity. We offer training and development, internal career opportunities (30 % of vacancies are filled internally), and a range of perks such as healthcare discounts, retail and car purchase savings, plus an Employee Assistance Program for you and your family. We actively celebrate inclusion, encouraging applications from under‑represented groups—including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Māori and Pasifika peoples, veterans, people with disability and neurodivergent individuals. As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer we support flexible work arrangements, inclusive leadership and equitable access to opportunity.
Work Environment
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