HVAC Central Plant Operator
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Ongoing
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Full time
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Sydney CBD – The Domain
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Senior Display Technician
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Total Remuneration Package up to $102,973
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Salary range $89,070 to $90,962 + penalties
Established in 1871, the Art Gallery of New South Wales is located in Sydney’s The Domain adjacent to the Royal Botanic Garden and near the Central Business District, the Gallery acknowledges the original custodians of this land – the Gadigal people.
The Art Gallery attracts around 2 million visitors annually and runs Australia’s largest education program with over 90,000 student and teacher visits per year.
With our expanded campus the Art Gallery has a new state-of-the-art building located next to our existing and much-loved building. Providing us with close to double the exhibition space, the expanded Art Gallery enables us to share more art with more people and provide more family, learning and educational programming for all our audiences.
We are seeking diverse, collaborative, supportive and brilliant individuals to work alongside our existing talent and build on our rich history to create an even more inspiring Art Gallery for the future.
For more information about the Gallery and our future, please visit our website www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au.
About the Role
Support the Art Gallery’s facilities operations through the maintenance of mechanical plant equipment and engineering services at all Art Gallery sites.
For more information about the role please view the role description and information for applicants or call the nominated contact person listed in the advertisement.
What Technical/Soft Skills you require
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Refrigeration and air conditioning Trades Indentured Apprenticeship Certificate or equivalent with at demonstrated substantial experience. Open Class Steam Boiler and Refrigeration Engine Drivers Certificates preferred.
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Proven knowledge and experience in operating a computerised building management system.
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Knowledge and understanding of Australian Standards and regulations pertaining to the HVAC environment.
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Ability to work a rotating roster at various locations requiring weekend and public holiday shifts and be available for out of hours consultation and attendance in the event of fire or major mechanical breakdowns.
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Extensive knowledge of experience in operation and maintenance of a large air conditioning system and conversant in the operation of large chillers and steam boilers.
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Sound communication skills and proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
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Hold a current NSW driver’s license
To submit your application online, please provide:
For your application to be considered
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Your resume (maximum five pages)
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A covering letter addressing the technical/soft skills, as outlined above
Part of the assessment process may include additional online capability testing, skills testing or work samples in accordance with the Government Sector Employment Act 2013, therefore you may be contacted to participate.
Pre-employment checks are a critical part of our recruitment process and can include reference checks, working with children checks, criminal history checks, medical assessments, as well as various other checks to ensure your suitability for the role. It should be noted that discretion may be granted from the Art Gallery for those with a background check record. This is dependent on the role, its requirements, and the impact it has on the Art Gallery as a whole. A risk assessment will be carried out before a determination is made in this regard. Any criminal record information is kept in the strictest confidence, is not placed on an applicant's personal file, and is destroyed within very strict timeframes.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, people with a disability and other diversity groups.
We strive to achieve an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. If you require any adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the recruitment team via
[email protected]. You can also view our diversity and inclusion strategic framework here.
Enquiries
If you require further details about this role, please contact Nicole Dahlberg, Facilities Manager at
[email protected].
If you require assistance submitting your application online or require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team via
[email protected]. For more information about adjustments, please visit:
Information about adjustments available throughout the recruitment process
Closing date for applications: 10am 3 August 2026 – applications must be lodged electronically. Applications submitted via email will not be accepted.
