Role Purpose
About the Role
At Yarra Trams, we aim to provide our passengers with world-class transport services. As an HVAC Maintainer, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring passenger comfort and fleet reliability by maintaining and repairing heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems fitted to our tram fleet.
This hands-on technical role is part of a unionised workforce and operates under the applicable Enterprise Agreement. You’ll work in a highly regulated environment where safety, compliance, and reliability are paramount.
Key Responsibilities
HVAC Maintenance & Fault Finding
- Maintain, fault-find and repair HVAC systems installed on trams, including roof-mounted and underfloor units
- Diagnose electrical, mechanical and refrigeration faults across compressors, evaporators, condensers, fans, controls and sensors
- Respond to in-service failures and depot-based defects in line with operational priorities
Preventative & Planned Maintenance
- Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance in accordance with maintenance instructions and OEM requirements
- Perform inspections, servicing, testing and component replacements to ensure fleet availability and passenger comfort
- Identify emerging defects and support condition-based maintenance initiatives to reduce service disruptions
Electrical Works (Grade A)
- Perform electrical work on HVAC and associated systems within the scope of a Grade A Electrical Licence
- Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and technical manuals relevant to rolling stock
Safety, Compliance & Industrial Obligations
- Comply with all WHS legislation, rail safety requirements, safeworking procedures and network rules
- Ensure refrigerant handling meets ARCtick and environmental compliance requirements
- Participate in toolbox talks, safety briefings, risk assessments and continuous improvement activities
- Perform all work in accordance with the applicable Enterprise Agreement
Documentation & Reporting
- Accurately complete work orders, defect reports and maintenance records using the maintenance management system
- Record refrigerant usage, test results and compliance documentation
- Escalate safety, quality or asset risks through appropriate reporting channels
About You
You are a safety-focused trades professional with strong diagnostic capability and experience working in highly regulated environments.
Essential:
- Trade qualification in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning or similar
- Grade A Electrical Licence
- Refrigerant Handling Licence (ARCtick)
- Proven experience in HVAC maintenance and fault finding
- Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical and refrigeration systems
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
- Commitment to safety, compliance and quality
Desirable:
- Experience working on rolling stock, heavy vehicles or complex industrial plant
- Familiarity with maintenance management systems
- Experience working within a unionised or enterprise agreement environment
Why Join Yarra Trams?
- Be part of an organisation that keeps Melbourne moving
- Stable, long-term role in critical public transport infrastructure
- Strong safety culture with ongoing training and development
- Work as part of a skilled and collaborative workforce
Why Yarra Trams?
At Yarra Trams, we foster a workplace grounded in respect, celebrating diversity and embracing inclusivity. You’ll also enjoy the following benefits:
- A free travel pass for Victoria’s Public Transport Network
- Competitive salary and great conditions
- Professional development
- Career growth opportunities
- A commitment to your health and wellbeing including free flu vax, discounted gym membership, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Parental Leave for primary caregivers
About Yarra Trams
Yarra Trams is proudly operated by Yarra Journey Makers, a joint venture between Transdev Australia and John Holland. We work with the Department of Transport and Planning, alongside its transport agencies and operators to provide a fully integrated, sustainable transport service for the people of Melbourne.
We're all Journey Makers, connecting people and communities across Melbourne. We’re committed to caring for each other, our passengers, and the communities we serve. Our Diversity & Inclusion Strategy is a key pillar and as an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and encourage candidates of all ages, those with disabilities, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage to apply.
Please note, our selection process includes pre-employment checks, such as a police check and a medical assessment. Yarra Trams employees are required to adhere to Yarra Trams Policies and Procedures such as, but not limited to, Health and Safety Policy, Equal Employment Opportunity & Workplace Bullying Policy, Drug and Alcohol Management Program Policy (including drug and alcohol testing programs).
If you would like further details about an advertised role, or if you require an adjustment in the application process, or any other information in alternate formats please email careers@yarratrams.com.au or call 1800 800 007
