Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Apprentice (2nd/ 3rd Year) (JO000082171) Newstead, Brisbane, Australia
| Salary: | AUD24.73 - AUD27.32 per hour |
Brisbane is calling for a motivated 2nd or 3rd Year Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Apprentice ready to step into a high-performance environment and accelerate their HVACR career.
This is a rare opportunity to join a global leader in critical cooling and power systems, working with cutting-edge technology that keeps essential infrastructure running. Based in Newstead and servicing Brisbane and South East Queensland, you’ll be partnered through MEGT and embedded within an experienced, highly skilled technical team.
About the role:
This is not a routine apprenticeship — it’s hands-on exposure to complex, high-value systems where precision and problem-solving matters every day.
You’ll be working across commercial and industrial critical cooling environments, gaining experience in:
- Installation, servicing and maintenance of advanced cooling systems, including chillers and DX refrigerant systems
- Working with smart controllers, micro-control systems and modern HVAC automation technology
- Fault finding and diagnostics across complex mechanical airflow and refrigeration systems
- Supporting full lifecycle service delivery across critical commercial and industrial infrastructure
Every day presents new challenges, new systems, and new opportunities to build real technical capability.
What we’re looking for
We’re seeking apprentices who are ready to step up and operate in a professional, fast-paced technical environment:
- Currently a 2nd or 3rd Year Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Apprentice
- Valid Driver’s Licence and reliable transport
- Strong mechanical aptitude with a genuine ability to problem-solve under pressure
- Reliable, safety-focused, and committed to building a long-term career
- Confident communicator who can engage professionally with clients and team members
What can you expect from us?
This role is designed for progression — not just completion of an apprenticeship.
- Direct exposure to advanced, industry-leading critical cooling and power systems
- Structured, hands-on training alongside highly experienced technicians
- Clear pathway to becoming a fully qualified and highly sought-after technician
- Real-world experience in a specialised, high-demand industry with global reach
- Opportunity to build technical independence and work on complex, high-value systems
About the company:
MEGT is partnering with Vertiv, a global leader in critical infrastructure technology. Operating worldwide, Vertiv designs and delivers advanced cooling and power solutions that support data centres, industrial systems, and mission-critical environments where failure is not an option.
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