Downer
Leading provider of integrated services across Australia and New Zealand, delivering infrastructure solutions.
Refrigeration / HVAC Technician
Maintain and repair refrigeration, HVAC and air‑conditioning systems at HMAS Harman.
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. • Provide professional, timely responses to internal and external stakeholders. • Work collaboratively with other trades and subcontractors to support operational delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸hvac maintenance
- ▸refrigerant handling
- ▸stakeholder response
- ▸team collaboration
What You Bring
We are seeking permanent Refrigeration/HVAC Technicians for HMAS Harman in Canberra. The role begins in February 2026 and is open to candidates with defence experience, industry knowledge, or transferable skills from other sectors. • Hold a Certificate III in Refrigeration and Air‑Conditioning. • Possess an ARCTick refrigerant‑handling licence (desirable) and a QBCC or NSW Refrigeration and Air‑Conditioning licence. • Have post‑trade experience in refrigeration, air‑conditioning and HVAC maintenance with strong fault‑diagnosis skills. • Hold a current open driver’s licence and be able to obtain a Defence Security Clearance (Australian citizenship required).
Requirements
- ▸certificate iii
- ▸arctick licence
- ▸qbcc licence
- ▸hvac maintenance
- ▸fault diagnosis
- ▸driver's licence
Benefits
Our high‑performance culture is backed by training and development, clear pathways for internal promotion (30 % of vacancies are filled internally), and a range of employee perks such as healthcare discounts, retail and car‑purchase savings, and an Employee Assistance Program. As a WORK180 endorsed employer we support flexible work arrangements, inclusive leadership and equitable access to opportunity. • Access training and development programs, internal career pathways and employee perks such as healthcare discounts, retail and car‑purchase savings. • Benefit from an Employee Assistance Program and a flexible, inclusive work environment as a WORK180 endorsed employer.
Work Environment
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