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Refrigeration Mechanic (Infrastructure Asset Management Services) - Atherton
Atherton
Make the move. Make a difference.
Supporting care from the ground up.
Get paid to live in paradise and join The Strategy, Planning and Infrastructure Services as a Refrigeration Mechanic. In this role you are responsible for providing high standard preventative and corrective maintenance services for Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service buildings, plant, equipment, fixtures and fittings.Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Trades |
| Classification | HBEA10-HBEA6 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH693950 |
| Closing date | 27-Oct-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full Time |
| Contact person | Trevor Welch |
| Contact details | 07 4091 0459 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Infrastructure Asset Management (IAM) provides planning, construction, operation and maintenance of all Health Service physical facilities, engineering systems, plant and equipment to meet strategic objectives within a quality environment. IAM is staffed with professional, trade operational, and administrative staff. Trades include electrical, fitting, plumbing, carpentry, refrigeration, trade assistants and apprentices.
The unit is accountable for facility maintenance and asset management in CHHHS and ensures all clinical and administrative buildings are compliant with statutory checks and inspections necessary to comply with Acts, Regulations, Codes of Practice and Australian Standards. IAM provides 24-hour corrective maintenance and breakdown service for the facilities around the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service.
We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.
Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.
About your opportunity:
In this position you will….
- Support the delivery of capital projects in a live health service delivery environment ensuring no adverse impacts of on clinical service delivery, patients, visitors, and staff.
- Install air conditioning and refrigeration systems and sub-components with specific emphasis on evacuation and charging of gas circuits with the ability to conduct high quality silver soldering to effect same.
- Comply with and utilise policies, procedures, Regulations and Standards which impact upon the position, and practices such as Workplace Health and Safety, Equal Employment Opportunity and Anti-Discrimination Policies.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
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What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
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Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.
Documents
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