Queensland Children's Hospital | South Brisbane
$147,584 + Retention Bonus $6,******
Join a high-performing facilities management team supporting one of Queensland's premier healthcare facilities.
We are seeking an experienced HVAC-R Facilities Supervisor to lead a specialist HVAC-R maintenance team and critical mechanical infrastructure delivery within a complex healthcare environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HVAC Technician, BMS Technician, HVAC Supervisor, Mechanical Supervisor, Maintenance Supervisor, or Facilities Supervisor looking to advance their career.
Why Join Us?
Competitive salary + retention bonus
Major healthcare facilities management site
Robust career development pathways
Discounted onsite parking
Access to employee discounts and salary packaging benefits
About the Role
As the HVAC-R Facilities Supervisor, you will take ownership of mechanical services maintenance, HVAC-R systems, and asset management across the precinct, ensuring the safe, compliant, and reliable operation of critical healthcare infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
Manage HVAC-R maintenance services in a healthcare environment
Supervise HVAC-R technicians, maintenance personnel, and specialist subcontractors
Deliver planned and reactive maintenance programs
Ensure compliance with Australian Standards, WHS requirements, environmental legislation, and statutory regulations
Monitor maintenance performance using CMMS system
Oversee critical mechanical infrastructure including:
Central Chilled Water Plants
Cooling Towers and Water Treatment Systems
Air Handling Units (AHUs)
Fan Coil Units (FCUs)
Variable Air Volume (VAV) systems
Medical and Laboratory Ventilation Systems
Operating Theatre HVAC Systems
Isolation Room Pressure Control Systems
Building Management Systems (BMS)




Energy Management and Control Systems
Refrigeration Plant and DX Systems
Conduct audits, inspections, testing, commissioning, and technical reporting
Drive asset reliability, energy efficiency, performance optimisation, and continuous improvement initiatives
Support compliance audits, planned shutdowns, refurbishments, and critical infrastructure projects
Manage specialist subcontractor performance and specialist service providers
About You
Skills & Experience
Experience in facilities management, building maintenance, hospital engineering, or critical infrastructure environments
Proven leadership of maintenance teams and subcontractors
Strong knowledge of HVAC-R systems, fault finding, controls, and compliance requirements
Experience with CMMS platforms (QFM, Pronto, SAP or similar)
Experience with Building Management Systems (Siemens, Schneider, Honeywell, Tridium, or similar)
Sound understanding of HVAC asset lifecycle management and energy optimisation
Understanding of WHS, risk management, permit-to-work systems, and safety leadership
Ability to manage competing priorities within a critical operational environment
Desirable
QBCC Mechanical Services Licence (Air-conditioning and Refrigeration)
Current Refrigerant Handling Licence
Restricted Electrical Licence
Experience managing large-scale chilled water plants
Experience with hospital operating theatres, clean rooms, and critical ventilation systems
Experience in healthcare, hospitals, data centres, laboratories, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or other critical environments
Dual trade qualifications (Refrigeration / Electrical / Instrumentation)
Experience with NABERS, Green Star, and energy-performance programs
Building Management System (BMS) programming and optimisation experience
Arc Flash, Confined Space, Working at Heights.
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