At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair refrigeration and air-conditioning systems in a vital healthcare environment.
- Company: Gladstone Hospital and Health Service, ensuring essential services for the community.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work-life balance, professional development, and generous leave options.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with opportunities for career growth and ongoing education.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in healthcare by keeping essential systems operational and safe.
- Qualifications: Trade qualification in refrigeration, relevant licenses, and experience in complex facilities.
The predicted salary is between 38.59 - 45.55 $ per hour.
Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service – Gladstone QLD
Gladstone Maintenance keeps the hospital's essential infrastructure and equipment safe, reliable and operational.
With in-house trades including electrical, plumbing and refrigeration, the team delivers preventative maintenance, mandatory safety inspections and a 24-hour breakdown response service.
Their work is vital to maintaining a safe, functional healthcare environment, ensuring facilities and essential services are ready to support patients, staff and the wider Gladstone community when they're needed most.
About us
Gladstone Maintenance keeps the hospital's essential infrastructure and equipment safe, reliable and operational.
With in-house trades including electrical, plumbing and refrigeration, the team delivers preventative maintenance, mandatory safety inspections and a 24-hour breakdown response service.
Their work is vital to maintaining a safe, functional healthcare environment, ensuring facilities and essential services are ready to support patients, staff and the wider Gladstone community when they're needed most.
About the role
- Maintain, install, commission, test and repair refrigeration, air-conditioning and mechanical equipment across Gladstone Hospital and other CQHHS facilities as required.
- Deliver preventative and corrective maintenance to keep essential building services safe, reliable and compliant with legislative and organisational standards.
- Complete minor works, equipment replacements and new installations, collaborating with other trades and contractors.
- Provide technical advice, accurate maintenance records and work reports to support efficient service delivery and quality patient care.
- Participate in on-call rosters, overtime and emergency or disaster recovery responses, while maintaining workplace health and safety standards.
About you
- Recognised Refrigeration Mechanic trade qualification, current Refrigerant Handling Licence and Restricted Electrical Licence.
- Current White Card, Working at Heights and Confined Space certifications.
- Demonstrated experience maintaining refrigeration, air-conditioning and mechanical services in a large or complex facility, with sound knowledge of chilled water plants, systems and controls.
- Strong problem-solving, organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to deliver quality work within required timeframes.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills, the ability to work independently, and knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements and relevant legislation.
What we offer
Total remuneration value of up to $103,065 p. a. is comprised of
- An hourly rate between $38.59 - $45.55 p. h.
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% leave loading
- Additional Benefits
- Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
- Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
- Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport
- Applications close: Tuesday, 10 November 2026
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Contact Details:
Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service Recruitment Team
