Downer has been awarded the Property and Asset Services (PAS) contract to deliver base and estate services across their two largest regions NSW/ACT and QLD. This is a significant milestone for our business and our enduring 80+ year relationship with the Australian Defence Force.
We’re inviting applications to join our permanent workforce at Lavarack barracks as a Refrigeration/HVAC Technician. We’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute.
We’re looking for people from all backgrounds – whether you bring Defence experience, industry knowledge, or transferable skills from other sectors.
If you’re passionate about contributing to Defence capability and want to be part of a high-performing, inclusive team – express your interest today.
What You’ll Do
This role offers a broad scope, with key responsibilities including:
Perform scheduled, preventative and corrective maintenance on refrigeration, air conditioning and HVAC systems.
Carry out refrigerant handling in accordance with ARCTick licensing obligations
Provide professional and timely responses to internal and external stakeholders
Work collaboratively with other trades and subcontracts to support operational delivery
What You’ll Bring
Certificate III Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
ARCTick Refrigerant Handling licence (desirable)
NSW Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Licence
Post-trade experience in refrigeration, air conditioning and HVAC maintenance
Demonstrated expertise in fault diagnosis and repair of refrigeration and HVAC systems
Current Open Drivers Licence
Ability to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance (Australian citizenship is mandatory).
With 30% of vacancies filled internally you’ll find real opportunities to advance your career.
Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more.
Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.
You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.
We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.
We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.