HVAC Technician

Downer is searching for an experienced HVAC Technician to join the team at the Royal Adelaide Hospital. This is a full-time opportunity, you must be available to work a rotating roster, for example: 

• 5 day shifts (07:00 – 15:00)
• 2 days off 
• 5 afternoon shifts (15:00 – 23:00)
• 2 days off 
• 5 night shifts (23:00 – 07:00)
• RDO or 1–2 days off

After completing a full shift rotation, there is a break of approximately 3 to 3.5 weeks before starting the next rotation. During this period, employees work standard day shifts (07:00 – 15:00).

What You’Ll Do:

• Installation, maintenance and repair of centralised plant and HVAC systems
• Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults
• Performing scheduled servicing, performance testing and system adjustments
• Cleaning, calibrating, and maintaining systems in accordance with warranties and compliance
• Participation in all Zero Harm initiatives
• Identifying and reporting hazards, incidents, and safety concerns
• Promoting a proactive, team-focused safety culture
• Managing and scheduling your own work effectively
• Supporting service improvement, quality control and risk mitigation
• Working collaboratively with clinical staff, internal technicians, and contractors
• Communicating clearly through written documentation (timesheets, service sheets, dockets)

What You’Ll Bring:

• Certificate III in Electrotechnology, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning
• HVAC trade certification
• South Australian Restricted Electrical Licence
• White Card (WHS General Induction)
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s licence
• First Aid Certificate (Desirable)
• Solid experience in HVAC installation, servicing and repair
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Knowledge of building codes and regulatory standards
• Safe work practices, including working at heights and with EWP
• A team mindset with good communication and customer service skills
• A reliable, organised approach and a commitment to excellence

Why Downer?

At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving.

What It Means to Belong at Downer

We’re proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:

• Training and development to support and diversify your career. 
• With 30% of vacancies filled internally you’ll find real opportunities to advance your career.
• Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more.
• Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.
• Training and development to support and diversify your career. 
• With 30% of vacancies filled internally you’ll find real opportunities to advance your career.
• Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more.
• Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.

You want your work to matter and so do we.  With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals.  Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward.