HVAC Recruitment Company Australia: Hire Qualified Techs Fast

The HVAC industry is booming across Australia but hiring skilled workers? That’s where most businesses get stuck.

Whether you’re installing split systems, managing large commercial sites, or running urgent breakdown callouts, finding HVAC techs who are licensed, site-ready, and reliable is harder than ever.

That’s where we come in.

At HJ Recruitment, we specialise in permanent HVAC recruitment across Australia from apprentices to senior installers, from metro teams to regional service crews. We help you hire fast, and we only send candidates that fit.

Why HVAC Recruitment Is So Tough in 2025

The demand for heating, ventilation and air conditioning services has skyrocketed due to:

Construction and fit-out projects hitting all-time highs
Sustainability upgrades and energy-efficient retrofits
A national shortage of licensed HVAC techs
Major delays in TAFE pipeline and apprenticeship completions

The result?
Even when you post ads, all you get are unlicensed applicants, no-shows, or techs chasing short-term cash jobs.

Who We Hire in the HVAC Space

At HJ Recruitment, we recruit full-time, long-term staff across the full HVAC lifecycle.

Technicians & Installers

HVAC Technicians (Service & Repair)
Installers – Ducted, Split, VRF/VRV
Refrigeration Mechanics
Site Service Techs
TAB (Testing, Adjusting, Balancing) Technicians

Project & Operations Roles

HVAC Leading Hands
Site Supervisors
Estimators & Project Coordinators
Field Service Managers
Scheduler & Service Desk Coordinators

All candidates are:

Fully licensed (ARCTick, RHL, White Card, CPR/LVR)
Vetted for reliability, ticketing, and communication
Matched to your business model (residential, commercial, service, install, D&C)

Where We Recruit HVAC Talent in Australia

We place permanent HVAC professionals in:

Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth
Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Adelaide, Canberra
Regional towns across WA, QLD and SA
FIFO / DIDO techs for mining and infrastructure sites

Need a team of 5 installers in Brisbane for a high-rise project? Or a solo service tech in Rockhampton who won’t vanish after two weeks? We’ll make it happen.

Why Use a Specialist HVAC Recruitment Company Like HJ?

We don’t do generalist placements. We understand what makes a good HVAC hire and what burns projects.

Here’s what sets us apart:

We only place permanent hires—no temp churn
Shortlists delivered in 2–4 days
Every tech is pre-vetted, ticketed, and ready to go
We understand HVAC scopes, schedules, and licenses
We back placements with post-hire support and guarantees

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What HVAC Talent Costs in 2025 (Market Snapshot)

Here are typical rates we’re seeing nationwide:

HVAC Tech (Metro): $45–$58/hr
Refrigeration Mechanic: $50–$65/hr
Installer (Qualified): $40–$55/hr
Field Service Supervisor: $90k–$120k + super
Apprentices (3rd–4th year): $28–$38/hr

Need rates for your city? Request a tailored salary snapshot here

HVAC Companies We Partner With

We recruit for:

HVAC contractors (residential & commercial)
Mechanical services firms
Ducting and sheet metal fabrication companies
Facilities management companies
Tier 2 builders with in-house HVAC divisions
Regional mechanical firms and remote maintenance teams

Whether you're scaling for tenders, replacing no-shows, or building a long-term tech team we’ve got the people.

Final Word: Don’t Let Staffing Slow You Down

A strong HVAC business relies on strong technicians. But in 2025, you can’t afford to waste weeks chasing resumes, managing no-shows, or plugging skill gaps with underqualified hires.

We help HVAC companies across Australia build high-performing, reliable, fully licensed teams fast.