At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead HVAC projects, ensuring quality and safety while coordinating site activities.
- Company: Join Johnson Controls, a global leader in smart building technologies.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and a collaborative culture.
- Other info: Opportunity to work on exciting projects with experienced professionals.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on innovative building projects across Far North Queensland.
- Qualifications: Mechanical or Electrical Trade Qualification with 5+ years in commercial HVAC.
The predicted salary is between 76500 - 93500 $ per year.
At Johnson Controls, we're transforming how buildings perform. As a global leader in smart building technologies, integrated building systems, and advanced HVAC solutions, we help customers create safer, healthier, and more sustainable environments. Our solutions support some of Australia's most critical industries, including mining, healthcare, data centres, pharmaceuticals, education, industrial manufacturing, and commercial infrastructure.
Through innovation, energy-efficient technologies, and world-class service delivery, we're helping organisations reduce carbon emissions while improving operational performance. With over 140 years of global industry leadership, Johnson Controls offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-profile projects alongside some of the most experienced professionals in the industry.
About the Role
Based in Cairns, this role offers the opportunity to lead the delivery of commercial HVAC projects across Queensland and surrounding regions. As the HVAC Site Supervisor, you will oversee site installation, commissioning, testing, quality assurance, and project documentation, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards. Working closely with customers, subcontractors, suppliers, and project teams, you will coordinate site activities, drive project outcomes, and provide hands-on leadership throughout project delivery.
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced HVAC Technician, Refrigeration Mechanic, Electrician, Leading Hand, or Site Supervisor looking to progress their career with a market-leading organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate HVAC installation, commissioning, service, and maintenance activities across project sites
- Manage site labour, subcontractors, and suppliers to achieve project milestones safely and efficiently
- Monitor site productivity and ensure project schedules and delivery targets are met
- Conduct site inspections and audits to maintain safety, quality, and compliance standards
- Coordinate material deliveries, equipment, plant, and site resources to support project execution
- Provide hands-on leadership, mentoring, and technical guidance to site personnel
- Support commissioning, testing, defect resolution, and project handover activities
- Ensure all works comply with customer specifications, company procedures, and quality assurance requirements
- Maintain accurate reporting, project documentation, and site records
- Identify and proactively resolve technical, operational, and site-related issues
- Contribute to project performance by balancing customer, commercial, and operational requirements
- Champion a strong safety culture and lead by example in all site activities
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Essential Mechanical Trade Qualification (HVAC/Refrigeration & Air Conditioning) or Electrical Trade Qualification
- Minimum 5 years' experience within the commercial HVAC industry, ideally across installation, construction, retrofit, or project delivery environments
- Strong knowledge of commercial HVAC systems, construction methodologies, and site-based project delivery
- Proven ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders, subcontractors, and project activities
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills
- Demonstrated commitment to customer service and building strong client relationships
- Current Driver's Licence Construction White Card
- Passion for safety leadership, hazard identification, and continuous improvement
Desirable
- Previous Site Supervisor, Leading Hand, or Team Leader experience
- Experience delivering commercial HVAC construction or retrofit projects
- Exposure to Building Management Systems (BMS) and controls technologies
- Experience with AutoCAD, BIM, Microsoft Project, or Visio
- Additional industry certifications including Working at Heights, EWP, First Aid, or similar
If you're an experienced HVAC Technician, Refrigeration Mechanic, Electrician, Leading Hand, or Site Supervisor looking for the next challenge, this is your opportunity to join a global industry leader delivering some of Far North Queensland's most exciting building and infrastructure projects.
HVAC Site Supervisor employer: Johnson Controls
At Johnson Controls, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Sydney where innovation and sustainability are at the forefront of our mission. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through structured training pathways and exposure to cutting-edge building automation technologies, ensuring that you can advance your career while making a meaningful impact on critical infrastructure. Join a supportive team that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and be part of a global leader dedicated to transforming the built environment for a sustainable future.
