Career Advice

Location: Canberra, ACT, AU

Company: CSIRO

Acknowledgement of Country

CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision towards reconciliation

Child safety

CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our Child Safe Policy.

The opportunity

The HVAC technician role is part of the Facilities team and works under limited direction and supervision to perform installation work, routine maintenance tasks, modifications and fault repair of complex antenna and building HVAC systems as well as mentoring apprentices and managing contractors as required to fulfil external maintenance contracts. The HVAC Technician has varying levels of responsibilities, determined in consultation with the Facilities Team Leader.

Your duties will include:

• Respond to faults, complaints, audits, and incidents, coordinating with internal and external contacts, including CSIRO and JPL.
• Maintain the site's Building Management System (BMS), promptly addressing alarms and faults.
• Perform installations, upgrades, and provide specialist advice on complex issues to the Facilities Team Leader and customers.
• Supervise contractors and ensure compliance with security, licensing, and safety standards, as well as mentor apprentice HVAC technicians.
• Update maintenance schedules, configuration management systems, and participate in Facilities Inspections, providing reports as needed.
• Follow procurement procedures for goods and services, and use maintenance systems to improve efficiency and system reliability.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, support health and safety initiatives, and adhere to CSIRO’s Code of Conduct and diversity goals.

Location: Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex (CDSCC) Tidbinbilla, ACT

Salary: AU$83,562 to AU$93,748 pa, plus Tracking Station Allowance of $123.95 per week, plus annual Antenna Allowance, plus + up to 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Indefinite

Reference: 98555

To be considered you will need:

Under CSIRO policy only those who meet all essential criteria can be appointed.

Essential Criteria:

• Education/Qualifications: Trade qualification as a Refrigeration Mechanic.
• Certifications:
  • ACT Driver's License
  • White Card
  • Working with Asbestos Certification
  • Silica-Dust Awareness Certification
• Experience: Established working experience within an industrial maintenance or operations environment.
• Technical Skills: Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).
• Licenses/Training (current or obtainable within 3 months):
  • Forklift License
  • Working at Heights and Confined Spaces training
  • Elevated Work Platform (EWP) License

Desirable Criteria:

• Additional qualification in HVAC, PLC, or building maintenance.
• Familiarity with Maximo and/or SAP business management systems.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens, Australian Permanent Residents or you must either hold, or be able to obtain, a valid working visa for the duration of the specified term. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

Flexible working arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. 

Diversity and inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. 

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact. 

CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications close

8th December 2025, 11:00pm AEDT