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HVAC Technician

Australia UGL Approximately AUD $85,000–$120,000 per year, potentially higher with overtime, allowances, remote work or FIFO arrangements.*
Job Description

The HVAC Technician role typically requires a recognised Australian refrigeration and air-conditioning trade qualification, relevant experience maintaining commercial or industrial HVAC systems, and an unrestricted Australian driver’s licence. Refrigerant handling certification, electrical knowledge, fault-finding ability and experience with preventative maintenance are highly valued. The successful candidate is expected to inspect, service, repair and install air-conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration equipment, complete maintenance records, respond to breakdowns and follow workplace health, safety, environmental and quality procedures. UGL will expect a reliable, practical and customer-focused technician who can work independently and as part of a team, communicate clearly, manage changing priorities and work shifts or at operational sites when required.

Company Info

UGL is an Australian engineering, maintenance and infrastructure services company supporting clients across transport, energy, resources, utilities, defence and public infrastructure. The company delivers project design, construction, asset maintenance, facilities management and technical services, with operations across Australia and selected international markets. UGL employs skilled tradespeople, engineers, project managers and corporate professionals on major long-term contracts and infrastructure programs. Its work commonly involves maintaining complex operational facilities where safety, reliability, compliance and service quality are essential. As part of the CIMIC Group, UGL has access to broad industry capability and large project networks. Employees may work in metropolitan facilities, industrial sites, rail environments, resource operations or remote locations, depending on the contract and position. HVAC technicians can expect structured safety processes, practical maintenance work and opportunities to develop within a large technical services organisation.

Destination Guide

Australia offers HVAC and mechanical-services opportunities in construction, facilities management, hospitals, manufacturing, mining, transport and commercial property. Demand is generally strongest in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and regional resource centres. The workplace culture is practical, safety-focused and relatively informal, with direct communication and strong expectations around punctuality and teamwork. Lifestyle varies from busy city living to relaxed coastal or regional communities; public healthcare, beaches, outdoor activities and a multicultural population are major attractions, although housing can be expensive. Skilled workers may need an employer-sponsored visa, such as the Skills in Demand visa, or another eligible skilled migration pathway. Trade recognition, English proficiency, health checks and police clearances may be required. Before relocating, confirm licensing requirements, accommodation, transport, tax, superannuation and whether the role includes site allowances or FIFO travel. State-based refrigeration and electrical licensing rules should be checked before starting work.