Mackay Hospital and Health Service is dedicated to delivering quality health care across the Mackay, Isaac, and Whitsunday regions. Join our growing Health Service and be part of a culture built on collaboration, trust, respect, and teamwork. Whether you’re working in regional, rural, or remote settings, we offer unique opportunities and experiences you won’t find in a metropolitan hospital. Role details The Building, Engineering and Maintenance Services (BEMS) at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Refrigeration Mechanic to join their team on a permanent basis. For information on how to apply and the mandatory requirements for this role, please refer to the attached Role Description. Your opportunity Responsibilities The Building, Engineering and Maintenance Services (BEMS) Department is responsible to support the Mackay Hospital and Health Service (MHHS) facilitation of safe, effective, and sustainable healthcare services through the best practice delivery of: Asset and critical infrastructure management functions and capabilityAsset maintenance functions and capabilityMinor works/project development and delivery The Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic will undertake work on domestic, commercial, and industrial Heating, Ventilation and Air-conditioning – Refrigeration (HVAC-R) systems including, planned preventive maintenance. Also, minor works projects as required in the construction and maintenance of buildings, plant and equipment that support the MHHS facilitation of safe, effective and sustainable healthcare services. About The Team The Building Engineering and Maintenance Services (BEMS) provides integral maintenance and engineering support for multiple facilities, across the Mackay Hospital & Health Service, to ensure relevant compliance to OH&S and all relevant AS/NZ standards. We provide a one point contact for all building and facility related information. The BEMS team comprises various qualifications, skills and occupations including professional, administrative, operational and trades staff. The trades provided by in-house staff include electrical, plumbing, carpentry and mechanical. Contractors are used to complement in-house trades staff to provide an efficient and effective service. About Our Hospital And Health Service Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina. Some Of Our Great Benefits On Offer Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlementsFlexible working arrangementsA diverse work cultureCareer developmentProfessional development opportunitiesEducation opportunities, Study and ResearchPaid parental leaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Discounted Private Health InsuranceFitness Passport Occupational group Trades
