Maintenance HVAC-R Tradesperson

Job Details

Job Title: Maintenance HVAC-R Tradesperson

Employment Type: Ongoing

Classification: Parliamentary Service Level 4

Closing Date: 11:30pm AEDT, [Recruitment insert closing date] 

Contact: Jon Langejans, 0461 584 443, jon.langejans@aph.gov.au

The Opportunity

The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is recruiting for a Parliamentary Service Level 4 Maintenance HVAC-R Tradesperson within Property Services Branch.

Maintenance Services at Parliament House is responsible for repairs and maintenance of the buildings structure, fabric, finishes, landscape, and all engineering services such as air-conditioning, power, lighting, hydraulic services and movement systems. 

As part of the Mechanical Services team, the successful candidates will be required to contribute to the overall service delivery of Mechanical Services by undertaking tasks including, but not limited to, maintenance and repair works to a wide variety of plant and equipment, HVAC installation and minor project engagements.

The role requires working with a wide variety of clients, both internal and external to the Parliament, in a dynamic work environment where priorities and deadlines frequently change. The team provides the resources to carry out planned and breakdown maintenance with a mix of in-house trade staff and external contractors.

Who we are looking for

DPS is seeking HVAC technicians with skills across maintenance, construction or industrial Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration to maintain one of Australia’s most iconic buildings.

We offer a flexible and varied work environment, with generous leave and flexibility allowances, and operate a cyclic maintenance calendar. We work on over 24 Air handler units the size of an Action bus, maintain over 10 cool rooms/freezers and their associated plant and maintain the satisfaction of over 3000 building occupants thermal comfort.

If you are looking for a team that values you as much as your skills, apply for this role. Please be sure to read the selection criteria thoroughly and answer the four questions in your application.

Job Specific Requirements: 

• Australian Citizenship
• Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
• Current ArcTick Licence
• Ability to work at height
• Trade qualifications relevant to the duties with related experience
• Work flexible working arrangements (up to 30% including 9 weekend days) to meet operational requirements including Parliamentary sitting, shifts, on-call rosters, out of hours works, weekends and duties as required, in the current Departmental Enterprise Agreement 2024 and any future agreements
• The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (Protected/Restricted) security clearance.

Desired: 

• Enter and work in Confined Spaces certification and/or experience
• Licensed to perform high-risk work (for example, WP-Boom type elevating work platform class)
• Refrigerant and glycol-based system fault finding and installation experience
• Large industrial scale boiler & chiller operation
• Building Maintenance System integration and Programmed Logic Controller experience 

At DPS, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that ensures all our people can contribute to our shared purpose. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, people from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people who identify as neurodivergent, and mature aged people.

Duty Statement

Classification: Parliamentary Service Level 4 

Branch: Property Services 

Section: Maintenance Services 

Immediate supervisor: Manager Mechanical Services 

Under limited/general direction undertake duties in accordance with the agreed standards for the Parliamentary Service Level 4 classification. The duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Undertake all works, including maintenance, installations, testing and commissioning requiring the 
application of relevant trade skills, in a proactive manner, ensuring the highest levels of maintenance to 
the building, plant and equipment. 

2. Undertake tasks as a member of the Mechanical Services team in either a workshop situation or in the 
field, with minimal supervision, including outside designated hours, sitting periods, shift and on-call duties 
as required. 

3. Work under limited supervision, assist senior staff to ensure all scheduled and ad-hoc tasks are completed in a timely manner. 

4. Assist in the guidance, direction and support of apprentices, other staff including various internal and 
external stakeholders, along with monitoring the works of contractors. 

5. Report and record on completed tasks and other requirements to supervisors and ensure relevant 
information is entered in the computerised maintenance system. 

6. Have and maintain suitable levels of fitness for work, including but not limited to, working at height, first aid, confined space entry and rescue, climbing ladders, elevated platform access works, lifting, extensive walking and other physical activities as required. 

7. Ensure the highest standards of safety, in all areas of operation, in compliance with Work Health and 
Safety policy. 

8. Other duties as requested

Employees of DPS are required to be able, and to be seen to be able, to provide professional advice and services to all Senators and Members without favour or prejudice.

How to apply

Please attach your responses to the four questions below ( maximum of 250 words per question) in one attachment, using relevant examples to showcase your skills and experience. Your answers will be evaluated against the duty statement and selection criteria and considered alongside your CV.

1. Can you share an example of a time when you had to carry out preventative HVAC maintenance? how did you approach the situation, what was the outcome, and how did you communicate the situation to your supervisor?

2. Can you provide an example of a time when you worked as part of a team in a maintenance-based or similar environment? how did you prioritise tasks and ensure your team worked effectively to meet operational requirements? What reporting processes did you utilise?

3. Can you describe a time when you had to troubleshoot a complex fault in a building's plant or equipment? Walk us through your approach, including how you analysed schematics, identified the issue, and maintained a safe work environment. How did you keep senior managers informed throughout the process, manage their expectations, and communicate the outcome effectively?

4. At DPS, excellence means taking pride in your work and maintaining the highest level of safety. Describe a time when you went above and beyond to ensure a job was done to a high standard whilst maintaining a safe work environment.

Our purpose and values

We proudly provide innovative, unified, and client-focused services to the Australian Parliament and parliamentarians. We are a values driven department, placing our values at the heart of everything we do; from our service offerings and decision making to our interactions with stakeholders and each other.  

Our people are employed in a broad and unique range of professional, customer service and trade-based roles, all joined by a shared purpose: to make an enduring contribution to Australia’s parliamentary democracy. We have an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. While we come from all walks of life, we share a commitment to care for and protect our iconic workplace. 

Every year, almost one million people visit Australian Parliament House to experience the parliamentary process, the building’s architecture, nationally significant art collections, events, tours, and food and dining experiences – all made possible by our people, who are active participants in an environment where no two days are the same.

What we can offer

Join our community based on innovative, unified, and client-focused services, where your skills and development will be nurtured. You will also enjoy:  

•    access to flexible work arrangements 
•    ongoing opportunities to learn and develop new capabilities 
•    a competitive remuneration package
•    free secure underground parking
•    free gym membership and access to recreational facilities
•    on-site childcare, banking services, post office, value-for-money dining options and more.

Salary

Currently, the salary range for this position is $80,672 - $87,659 per annum.

Conditions of Employment

Employment opportunities at Department of Parliamentary Services are subject to a range of conditions prescribed in the Parliamentary Service Act 1999 which include:

•    Australian citizenship – to be eligible for employment with DPS, applicants must be an Australian Citizen. 

•    Security clearance and character clearance – the preferred applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the level specified, as well as complete and be deemed suitable through a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. 

•    Health assessment – a pre-employment health assessment will be required where there are physical or medical requirements for the role.