Refrigeration and HVAC Mechanic

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District

Reference number

REQ667442

Occupation

Trades and Services

Work type

Full-Time

Location

Wollongong & The South Coast

Salary Information

$74776 - $74776

Closing date

01 July 2026 at 11:59pm

Join our skilled team as a Refrigeration and HVAC Mechanic and help keep our health sites comfortable and efficient for all!

$74,776.00 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Permanent Full Time | Wollongong Hospital (TWH) | REQ667442

| Grade: Electrical Tradesperson Level 3

| Applications close: 1 July 2026[Applications Close Date]

This position also includes participation in the on-call system, offering 24-hour breakdown support and the potential for overtime.

In addition to your core HVAC responsibilities, NSW Health supports opportunities for skill development across other trades, depending on operational requirements and individual interest. Applicants holding a dual trade qualification in Refrigeration/HVAC and Electrical will be highly regarded.

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

As a Refrigeration and HVAC Mechanic, you will play a vital role in the day-to-day delivery of air-conditioning and refrigeration services. Working alongside a dedicated team of trades staff, you’ll ensure the timely and cost-effective maintenance of HVAC systems across various facilities, including hospitals and community centers throughout the District.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager and Leading Hand, you will collaborate with other staff to provide ethical service solutions.

If you're passionate about maintaining high standards of comfort and efficiency in healthcare environments, we want to hear from you!

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

A little about us.

Wollongong Hospital is the Illawarra Shoalhaven’s major referral and teaching hospital and has a bed-base count of more than 500. The campus, which incorporates the Illawarra Regional Cancer Care Centre, provides a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services.

Wollongong is located an hour’s drive south of Sydney on a narrow coastal strip bordered by the Royal National Park to the north, Lake Illawarra to the south, the Tasman Sea to the east and the Illawarra Escarpment to the west. Learn more about the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Wollongong here.

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.
• Current NSW Drivers Licence and willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position
• A trade qualification in HVAC/refrigeration with knowledge and understanding of the application of relevant Australian Standards and Codes of Practice.
• This position also includes participation in the on-call system, offering 24-hour breakdown support and the potential for overtime.

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 ***email_hidden***

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.