LocationLot 1 Royal Flying Doctor Street, Aeroglen, QLD, ****,
Australia
Job CategoryTrades and Service, Maintenance
IndustryHVAC, Air Conditioning
Employee TypePerm - Full Time
Contact information
Contact NameLee Adamson
Contact Phone******** ***
Contact ******
Description
The Company
Established in ****, today VAE Group is one of Australasia's largest commercial HVAC solutions companies with over 410 employees across 12 office locations in Australia and New Zealand.
Our growth and success are built on providingSmarter HVAC Solutionswith a promise of'Built in Certainty'every time.
With a reputation for delivering top-notch solutions, we thrive on teamwork, growth, and a little fun along the way.
We pride ourselves in trust, integrity and our relentless focus on safety while fostering a solid people-focused culture.
What we offer
An extra day off every 4 weeks (to be taken or banked)
Ability to earn more with our Service Quote incentive
Company car or allowance
Hundreds of VAE-exclusive discounts (e.g. Woollies, Ampol, BWS, JB-HiFi)
Everything supplied to start strong: Tablet, Phone, 5x Uniforms
Long-term Stability, with over a decade of continued growth in Cairns
Set yearly pay reviews
We value loyalty with our Service Awards (dinner voucher, days off, "The Prize Wheel")
We want our employees to feel supported, with:A real commitment to Safety (with an accredited safety system - ISO******)
Mental health support with awareness events, mental health first aiders and a counselling service for you and your immediate family
A flexible and family-friendly working environment with managers who care




Great hands-on learning opportunities with a great variety of work
Support to develop and grow with paid industry memberships and our study policy
Financial Wellness covering advice, broking, deals, everyday banking and super offerings
The Opportunity
Due to the continued expansion of our chiller maintenance portfolio, VAE Group is seeking an experiencedChiller Technicianto support key sites across the Cairns region.
Reporting to the Customer Account Manager, you will be responsible for performing hands-on maintenance, repair and installation of commercial HVAC equipment.
Some of the key responsibilities will include:
Supporting continuity of service delivery across the broader chiller maintenance portfolio
Helping reduce downtime risk on critical assets across high-priority facilities
Diagnosing and rectifying faults on chillers, chilled water systems and associated plant
Providing excellent customer service to our clients through quality work and communication
Carrying out detailed inspections and providing clear service reports
Providing technical advice and support to internal teams and customers
What makes you stand out
You will demonstrate a commitment to delivering strong customer service and quality workmanship in a HVAC service environment, and:




Proven experience servicing, maintaining and fault-finding commercial chiller systems
Be a good communicator with both clients and the internal team
Be autonomous, organised and driven to complete work well (be it on the tools or with job notes)
You'll need:Trade qualification in Refrigeration (dual trade with Electrical is a bonus, but not required)
All relevant trade licences: ARCtick, Restricted Electrical, CPR/LVR, White Card, QBCC (Mech Services), Driver's Licences
Culture
Most importantly the candidate will be able to demonstrate how they work within the VAE company values ofEnergy, Synergy and Success.
We are proud of the VAE Group culture and it is key to the company's significant growth & low employee turnover.
Diversity & Inclusion
At VAE we commit to building and fostering an inclusive culture that promotes and values diversity.
We provide equal opportunities for great people from variety of backgrounds & cultures as we believe our diverse and engaging workforce drives innovation.
We're searching for like-minded people that complement our core principles and company culture.
If you are seeking career progression in a great workplace, please apply and join us at VAE!
Job preview
Join VAE Group as a Senior Chiller Technician and help keep some of Cairns' most critical facilities running, including Cairns Airport, Lotus Glen Correctional Centre and TAFE Queensland.
You'll play a key role in delivering reliable chiller maintenance, rapid breakdown response and service certainty across a growing, high-profile portfolio.

📌 Chiller Technician (Queensland)
🏢 VAE Group
📍 Queensland