Central Queensland Health are seeking a skilled Refrigeration Mechanic to maintain and repair refrigeration systems, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for staff and patients.

If you have experience in this field, a passion for safety and quality, and thrive in a team-oriented setting, this is your chance to make a real difference! Flexibility for emergency repairs and cross-trade tasks is a plus.

Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply for this newly established position and become a key part of Gladstone Hospital’s maintenance team!

Job details

About us:

BEMS has a main hub located in Rockhampton and other locations throughout the Banana, Central Highlands and Gladstone Region. The Gladstone Maintenance Department as part of the CQ Health Building, Engineering and Maintenance Services (BEMS) team has professional, administrative, operational and trades staff. The trades provided by in‐house staff include refrigeration mechanic, electrical, plumbing.

Preventative maintenance programs are scheduled for assets, which includes the statutory checks and inspections necessary to comply with Acts, Regulations, Codes of Practice and Australian Standards. BEMS provides a 24-hour corrective maintenance and breakdown service for the facilities around the Gladstone and Banana Region.

About the role:

To provide comprehensive services to support BEMS within Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service. To maintain a high-quality electrical trades service which supports the district's commitments to the principles of patient focused care and quality management.

This position will be based at Gladstone Hospital however, may be required to be deployed to other Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service facilities when required.

About you:

• The successful applicant must hold an Electrician Trade qualification and have a current Queensland Electrical Trade Licence.
• Current Workplace Health and Safety General Safety Induction Card.
• Current Working at Heights and Confined Space Certification.

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

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) GL5F640858

Applications close: Wednesday, 2 July 2025

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Further information

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Documents

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• GL5F640858 - Refrigeration Mechanic (PDF, 433KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants