Refrigeration Mechanic HVAC - Wollongong Hospital
Looking for a role with more variety and flexibility? Work across the HVAC and refrigeration systems that support hospital services every day.
$70,017.00 - $80,520.00 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Permanent Full Time | Wollongong Hospital (TWH) | REQ691548 | Grade: Electrical Tradesperson Level 1-4 | Applications close: Sunday 4 October, 2026
Flexible hours between 6am and 6pm | Mostly indoor, air-conditioned work | On-call and overtime opportunities
About the role
As a Refrigeration and HVAC Mechanic, you’ll provide day-to-day air-conditioning and refrigeration services across Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District, based at Wollongong Hospital.
Working as part of a trades team, you’ll help maintain essential HVAC and refrigeration systems across hospitals and health facilities, responding to maintenance priorities while minimising disruption to services.
For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake planned and corrective maintenance, inspections, installations, alterations and fault-finding across HVAC and refrigeration systems.
- Work across plant and equipment including chillers, cooling towers, air handling units, fan coil units, split systems, BMS controls and sensors, heating hot water boilers, refrigerators, freezers, cold rooms and ice machines.
- Respond to maintenance and repair priorities and help deliver timely and efficient maintenance.
- Work with other trades, contractors and stakeholders to support safe and effective service delivery.
- Participate in the on-call system, providing 24-hour breakdown support and overtime when required.
While primarily based at Wollongong Hospital, you may also work across other hospitals, community centres and facilities throughout the District.
Applicants who hold an electrical trade qualification will be highly regarded.
More from your trade career
You’ll have access to a range of practical benefits and opportunities to develop your skills, including:
- Flexible working hours between 6am and 6pm
- Mostly indoor, air-conditioned work
- Licence allowances for eligible trade qualifications, including electrical, plumbing and HVAC
- Additional allowances where applicable, including dirt, fouled equipment and confined space
- Training opportunities including working at heights and confined space
- Second apprenticeship opportunities, subject to approval, with day release available.
Benefits of working with ISLHD.
We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:
- Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
- Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay
- Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
- Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
- Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities
Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:
- Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category B role.
- A trade qualification in HVAC/refrigeration with knowledge and understanding of the application of relevant Australian Standards and Codes of Practice.
- Current NSW Drivers Licence and willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position
ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Need more information or help applying?
- Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.
- Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.
- Follow us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.
- For role-related queries or help applying, contact Nicholas Webb at Nicholas.Webb1@health.nsw.gov.au
ISLHD acknowledges that our health district is located on the unceded lands of the Aboriginal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the NSW South Coast.
