At a Glance
- Tasks: Balance mechanical air and water systems in Antarctic buildings while assisting other trades.
- Company: Join the Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
- Benefits: Unique opportunity to work in Antarctica with competitive pay and adventure.
- Other info: Adventure awaits with excellent career growth and unique experiences.
- Why this job: Experience a winter in Antarctica while making a real difference in climate initiatives.
- Qualifications: Must have relevant certifications and hands-on experience in HVAC balancing.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
As the Mechanical Services Balancing Technician (HVAC Balancing Technician), you will be responsible for the balancing of mechanical services air and water systems in all buildings on an Antarctic station. You will also assist other trades as required. This role is only open for a winter position.
What we are looking for
To apply for this role, you must have the skills and licences listed below:
- Qualifications/licences
- Certificate of Accreditation from NEBB, TACA, AIRAH, ASHRAE or Equivalent
- Driver’s Licence – A current, unrestricted "C" class (manual) Australian driver’s licence
- Citizenship – In accordance with the PS Act 1999, APS employees are required to be Australian citizens. Persons who are not Australian citizens will generally only be considered where there are no suitable Australian applicants, with next considerations being Australian residents with work rights and New Zealand citizens
- Obtain prior to commencement: White Card (issued after May 2009), or the ability to attain prior to commencement
- Valid Passport – The expiry date of the passport (and any relevant visa) must be at least 6 months beyond the planned end date of your intended stay in the Antarctic or sub-Antarctic
- Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) must be valid for at least 18 months beyond the date of commencement
- Provide Basic Emergency Life Support (HLTAID010) must be valid for at least 18 months beyond the date of commencement
- Provide CPR (HLTAID009) must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of commencement
- Knowledge and experience
- Recent hands-on experience (within the last 5 years):
- Balancing reticulated primary and secondary heating hot water and associated pumping systems
- Balancing supply and return air systems including fans and motorised and manual dampers
- Fume cupboard annual testing requirements
- Fault finding and calibration for temperature and pressure sensors
- Motorised HHW control valves and motorised air dampers
- Experience with building management system hardware and software including installation, fault finding, programming and tuning
- Using a Tour and Anderson computerised balancing instrument
- Using a Shortridge flow hood
- Preparing reports and commissioning information using word processing and spreadsheet software
Applications close: 11.30 pm AEDT, 1 November 2026
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Contact Details:
Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Recruitment Team
