About the Opportunity
As a Refrigeration & Facilities Supervisor, your primary focus will be hands‑on trade work, ensuring refrigeration and HVAC systems remain compliant, operational, and responsive to breakdowns.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Performing repair, maintenance, and fault‑finding on air‑conditioning and refrigeration systems
- Responding to reactive breakdowns and supporting planned maintenance activities
- Conducting inspections across accommodation rooms, kitchens, laundries, and plant areas
- Supporting the upkeep of village facilities, including general repairs and non‑technical maintenance
- Coordinating day‑to‑day tasks and providing guidance to facilities or maintenance staff as required
- Ensuring work is completed safely, compliantly, and with minimal impact to room availability
- Assisting with waste management, grounds, and general village presentation where needed
This role is ideal for a refrigeration tradesperson who enjoys variety, autonomy, and working in a close‑knit remote team environment.
About the Benefits
- $7k annual incentive bonus for local DIDO candidates (paid quarterly; flights not included)
- FIFO provided for Perth‑based candidates (not eligible for local incentive bonus)
- All meals provided on site, with options for dietary needs, allergies and intolerances
- Accommodation included (private ensuite, air‑conditioning, linen, TV, bar fridge)
- Access to on‑site facilities such as gyms, hubs, and pools (varies by Village)
Employee benefits including retail discounts, reward programs and confidential counselling support for you and your family
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About You
You’re a trade‑qualified Refrigeration Mechanic who enjoys being on the tools and taking ownership of equipment performance in a live operational environment.
You’ll bring:
- Trade qualification in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
- Current Refrigerant Handling Licence
- Restricted electrical licence (or equivalent)
- Experience maintaining HVAC and refrigeration systems in commercial, industrial, or remote environments
- Ability to work autonomously and respond to reactive maintenance requests
- Strong safety focus and understanding of WHS requirements
- Valid Australian driver’s licence
- Full working rights in Australia (sponsorship not available)
- Flexibility to work day or night shift when required
Desirable:
- Supervisory or step‑up leadership experience
- LF forklift licence
Experience working in remote or resource‑sector environments
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What’s Next?
Apply now — you may be invited to complete a phone or video interview.
You’ll be asked to upload relevant licences and certifications, consent to background checks (including a National Police Clearance), complete a pre‑employment medical, and then begin your career with Civeo.
About Us
Civeo Australia, a division of Civeo Corporation, provides workforce accommodation services globally. In Australia, Civeo has a national footprint of approximately 10,000 rooms across twelve villages in Queensland, New South Wales, and Western Australia. In addition, Civeo also operates approximately 16,500 rooms in client-owned properties in remote regions of Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland.
We're committed to fostering sustainable partnerships and inclusive opportunities in all the communities we operate in. By actively engaging with Traditional Owners and First Nations Businesses, we're not just operating accommodation villages, we're nurturing relationships that honour the rich cultural heritage of the land.
We're safe, welcoming, and proud to encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to join us.
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