An exciting opportunity supporting the Australian Defence Force, working a standard 5-day week with a monthly RDO we are seeking Refrigeration Mechanics (HVAC) to join our team based at RAAF Pearce in Bullsbrook, WA. You will be responsible for maintenance and repairs on HVAC and refrigeration systems across Defence facilities.

What’s on offer: 
•    Long term stable employment - Ventia have been awarded a 6-year Defence Base Services           Contract with opportunity for further extension.   
•    Full time employment - 5-day work week, with monthly RDO. 
•    A company-maintained vehicle, uniform, PPE and ipad.
•    Being part of a supportive team culture that values collaboration, professional growth, and long-term success
•    Ventia is recognised as a Veteran Employer of Choice by the Australian Government’s Department of Veterans’ Affairs. 
•    Safety First - At Ventia, we believe that every job should be done right, and that everyone should go home safely at the end of each day.

Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to) 
•    Reactive and preventative maintenance on air conditioning and compressor units
•    Repairs, maintenance, and installations of plant & equipment
•    Fault Finding and refurbishment works
•    Compressor changeouts

About you:
•    Proven experience in a Commercial/Industrial environment
•    Hold a current Refrigeration Mechanic trade qualification & Refrigerant Handling License( RAC)
•    Hold a current Restricted electrical licence
•    Hold a current LVR and CPR (1- year validity)
•    Hold a White Card
•    Respectful and inclusive approach to working with diverse communities 
•    Hold a current Australian Driver's License & own transport to drive across sites.
•    You take pride in delivering high-quality work safely and reliably. You follow established procedures, actively look out for your teammates, and understand that safety is a shared responsibility. You contribute to a culture where safety incidents, near misses, and hazards are reported promptly and constructively.

•    Must be eligible to hold a Defence Security Clearance. As a result of this requirement the applicant must be an Australian Citizen and be willing to undertake and maintain a satisfactory Australian Federal Police Check

Join Ventia in Supporting Australia’s Defence Community  
Ventia is a long-standing partner of the Department of Defence, providing integrated Defence infrastructure and asset management support services. 
As part of our Defence Base Services contract, Ventia has proudly delivered essential services across military bases nationwide for a decade. We help create safe, efficient, and supportive environments where Defence personnel live, work, and train. 

About Ventia
As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.   

Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika peoples and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage. 

How to apply 
Click the Apply Now button to start the journey to find your further with Ventia.

Ventia has an ongoing commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through our Reconciliation Action Plan committed to Indigenous Participation.   

The Role is targeted for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander candidates and is an equal opportunity measure under Section 105 of the Discrimination Act 1991.    

Position Reference Number: 169126