Casual Refrigeration Technician | Bowen Basin

About the role

Civeo Facility Management (part of Civeo Corporation) is seeking qualified Refrigeration Technicians to join our casual relief workforce across Queensland.

These positions are specifically designed to provide leave coverage across our village network and form part of a genuine casual talent pool. Work is offered as operational requirements arise, primarily to cover annual leave and other planned absences across our sites. While coverage opportunities may be recurring throughout the year, these roles are not casual-to-permanent positions and there is no guarantee of ongoing or full-time employment.

We aim to work around your availability, with assignments typically operating on 7-day swing patterns.

This is a hands-on role where you'll spend your time in the field, travelling across multiple remote mining villages including Coppabella, Nebo, Dysart, Moranbah and surrounding locations.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver planned, preventative and breakdown refrigeration maintenance
• Fault-find and repair refrigeration and air conditioning systems safely and efficiently
• Maintain cold rooms, split/ducted AC systems and heat pump HWS
• Perform fault finding, testing and commissioning of HVAC systems
• Maintain accurate records and coordinate with contractors
• Support site maintenance and uphold strong safety standards
• Participate in on-call/after-hours while on swing

About you

• Trade qualified Refrigeration Mechanic
• Current Refrigerant Handling Licence (ARCtick)
• Current Queensland QBCC
• Current LVR/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain and maintain annually)
• Current Australian C Class (manual) Driver's Licence
• Experience in refrigeration, cold rooms and commercial HVAC systems
• Experience in remote, mining or facilities environments is highly regarded
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive and high-performing work environment
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and National Police Clearance
• Valid working rights within Australia

What we offer

• $70–$90 per hour + super (based on skills and experience)
• Flexible casual employment providing leave coverage across multiple Queensland sites
• Inclusion in a casual workforce pool for future coverage as operational needs arise
• FIFO available from Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sydney or Melbourne
• DIDO and transport options depending on location
• All meals and accommodation provided while on site
• Access to on-site facilities including gym, recreation areas and pools (varies by village)
• A strong safety-first culture and supportive team environment
• Employee benefits including discount programs and wellbeing support (EAP)
• Opportunity to gain experience across multiple sites and expand your skillset

As one of Australia’s leading owner-operators of remote accommodation villages, Civeo Facility Management offers the opportunity to be part of a supportive team and an exciting journey of growth. 

Join and build your future with us, we’d love to have you on board!

If you're looking for casual work, and you’re someone who values working within a supportive team, adventure, gaining experience that will boost your career, and a change of pace, we want to hear from you.

About Us

Civeo Australia, a division of Civeo Corporation, provides workforce accommodation services globally. In Australia, we own 9,000 permanent rooms across QLD, NSW, and WA, and operate more than 20,000 rooms in client-owned properties in remote regions of WA and SA. Our services include accommodation, food services, housekeeping, and property maintenance. With over 40 years of experience, Civeo supports individuals who live and work away from home.

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.

Stay Well. Work Well.