24/7 Data Centre Technician (Industrial Electrical/HVAC) - Relocate to Melbourne
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Skilled trades
- Posted
Skills
Nice to have
- A trade or technical background in Electrical, Refrigeration/HVAC, Mechanical, or a related field (highly desirable)
- Experience working in critical or high‑availability environments with strong safety and compliance requirements
- Exposure to monitoring or control systems such as BMS, EMS, or SCADA‑type platforms
- Familiarity with complex infrastructure or plant equipment (e.g. HVAC systems, power systems, generators, fire systems)
- Strong fault‑finding, problem‑solving, and situational awareness skills
- The ability to produce clear documentation, logs, and post‑incident reports
Full description
Make your mark in this exciting opportunity to work at Australia and New Zealand's leading data centres.
With CDC continuing to grow across Australia, we're expanding our search to New Zealand and are keen to connect with trade-qualified candidates who are actively looking to relocate to Melbourne, Australia.
We're seeking qualified Electricians and HVAC/Refrigeration Mechanics with experience in commercial or industrial environments. Experience working in critical infrastructure, mission-critical facilities, or data centres will be highly regarded.
We also have a growing footprint in Auckland, New Zealand. While we are not actively recruiting for these positions in Auckland at this stage, we're always keen to connect with strong candidates and build our talent pipeline for future opportunities.Please note, due to security restrictions we can only pursue applicants who hold current New Zealand Citizenship.
- Relocation assistance will be provided for successful applicants.
- Tailored CDC Learning Academy and hands-on training provided
- 24/7 Shift Roster over 8 days - 2 days, 2 nights- 4 days off (Hours are 6-6)
- Location: Laverton in Melbourne's Western Suburbs
About Us:**
CDC Data Centres is Australasia’s leading operator of sovereign, secure, world-class data centre facilities. Headquartered in Canberra with multiple facilities across ACT, NSW, VIC, WA and New Zealand, CDC’s diversified operations provide secure data centre configurations that support co-location, containerised and hyperscale compute environments with all campuses interconnected with high-speed carrier grade networks.
At CDC we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We believe that everyone’s unique experiences enable us to deliver meaningful benefits for our people, our clients and communities. Our mission is to attract, retain and grow the world’s best data centre team. Our people are committed, tenacious and meticulous in supporting our customers. Together, we configure the landscape to meet the security, reliability, connectivity and sustainability needs for today and tomorrow.
About the Role:
At CDC, our Service Technicians work in live data centre environments, supporting the operation of mission‑critical infrastructure.
If you’ve spent time in electrical, HVAC, or industrial environments, a lot of this will feel familiar. Working to procedures, taking safety seriously, and understanding the impact of your work is critical. A data centre applies those same principles to power, cooling, fire systems and monitoring, all operating continuously. The difference is the environment, the scale, and the opportunity to apply your skills in a stable, growing industry.