Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Workplace and Water – Brisbane QLD

As the Mechanical Services Balancing Technician (HVAC Balancing Technician) you will be responsible for the balancing of mechanical services air and water systems in all buildings on an Antarctic station. You will also assist other trades as required. This role is only open for a winter position.

As the Mechanical Services Balancing Technician (HVAC Balancing Technician) you will be responsible for the balancing of mechanical services air and water systems in all buildings on an Antarctic station. You will also assist other trades as required. This role is only open for a winter position.

What we are looking for

To apply for this role, you must have the skills and licences listed below:

Qualifications/licences

Provide copy with application:

- Certificate of Accreditation from NEBB, TACA, AIRAH, ASHRAE or Equivalent
- Driver’s Licence – A current, unrestricted "C" class (manual) Australian driver’s licence
- Citizenship – In accordance with the PS Act 1999, APS employees are required to be Australian citizens. Persons who are not Australian citizens will generally only be considered where there are no suitable Australian applicants, with next considerations being Australian residents with work rights and New Zealand citizens

Obtain prior to commencement:

- White Card (issued after May 2009), or the ability to attain prior to commencement
- Valid Passport – The expiry date of the passport (and any relevant visa)



must be at least 6 months beyond the planned end date of your intended stay in the Antarctic or sub-Antarctic
- Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) must be valid for at least 18 months beyond the date of commencement
- Provide Basic Emergency Life Support (HLTAID010) must be valid for at least 18 months beyond the date of commencement.
- Provide CPR (HLTAID009) must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of commencement.

Knowledge and experience

Recent hands-on experience (within the last 5 years):

- Balancing reticulated primary and secondary heating hot water and associated pumping systems
- Balancing supply and return air systems including fans and motorised and manual dampers
- Fume cupboard annual testing requirements
- Fault finding and calibration for temperature and pressure sensors
- Motorised HHW control valves and motorised air dampers
- Experience with building management system hardware and software including installation, fault finding, programming and tuning
- Using a Tour and Anderson computerised balancing instrument
- Using a Shortridge flow hood
- Preparing reports and commissioning information using word processing and spreadsheet software

Applications close: 11.30 pm AEDT, 1 November 2026

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📌 Mechanical Services Balancing Technician (HVAC) - Antarctica (Brisbane)
🏢 Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
📍 Brisbane