(38 reviews)

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Company overview

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Industry

Engineering & Project Management Services

Specialities

HVAC Equipment, Building Automation & Controls, Fire Detection, Digital Solutions, Industrial Refrigeration, Residential and Smart Home, OpenBlue, Cyber Security

Company size

More than 10,000

Primary location

North Ryde, NSW, Australia

At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI) we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. As the global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. With a history of more than 135 years of innovation, Johnson Controls delivers the blueprint of the future for industries such as healthcare, schools, data centers, airports, stadiums, manufacturing and beyond through its comprehensive digital offering OpenBlue. With a global team of 100,000 experts in more than 150 countries, Johnson Controls offers the world`s largest portfolio of building technology, software as well as service.

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Operations Manager - Victoria & South Australia

at Johnson Controls

Scoresby, Melbourne VIC

Join a global leader in building automation as Systems Operations Manager for VIC/SA. Lead a talented team, drive key priorities.

classification: CEO & General ManagementCEO & General Management

8d ago

Engineer - Field IT Support

at Johnson Controls

Scoresby, Melbourne VIC

Hands-on IT support engineer role with career growth opportunities in a global organisation.

classification: Information & Communication TechnologyInformation & Communication Technology

28d ago

Our mission statement

Our passion is to build smarter, healthier and more sustainable tomorrows – for our customers, our communities and our planet.

Featured

Johnson Controls Again Named to Forbes Best Employers for Diversity List

The prestigious recognition is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc, a portal and industry ranking provider. The Best Employers for Diversity were selected based on more than 50,000 independent surveys of employees working for companies employing at least 1,000 people.

Awards and accreditations

Work 180 Endorsed Employer 2023

Johnson Controls Named to Fortune's 2022 Change the World List 2022

Best Employers For Diversity 2021

Ethisphere Names Johnson Controls as One of the World's Most Ethical Companies 2021

Johnson Controls Ranked Among World's Top 100 Most Sustainable Corporations 2021

Reviews overview

2.938 ratings in total

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74%

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42%

Employees recommend this employer to friends

What’s it like working at Johnson Controls?

AI summary of recent reviews

Johnson Controls offers several positive aspects, particularly regarding its people and opportunities. The field staff and technical teams are highly regarded for their supportiveness and professionalism. Employees appreciate the flexible working arrangements and work-life balance options. The company provides valuable exposure to advanced technology and systems, offering hands-on experience, and there are good opportunities for progression within the global organisation for those willing to learn and develop.

However, employees face some challenges in their daily work. The company's business processes and approvals can be lengthy and complex, often requiring multiple layers of sign-off. The management structure with multiple layers can create disconnection between decision-makers and operational staff. Additionally, some employees indicate that training and guidance for new staff could be more comprehensive.

Recent reviews

2.0

BMS Service Technician

Mar 2026

Brisbane QLD 40003 to 4 years in the role, former employee

Lack of training, difficult management

The good thingsGood blokes, supply of required testing equipment

The challengesDifficult management, lack of training

5.0

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technician

Dec 2025

Brisbane QLD 40003 to 4 years in the role, current employee

Not a bad company, challenging but overall ok

The good thingsGood company, good blokes

The challengesManagement is difficult

2.0

Senior BMS (Building Management System) Technician

Oct 2025

Sydney NSW 20007 to 8 years in the role, current employee

Great technical experience ruined by poor management and a toxic culture.

The good thingsWorking as a technician at Johnson Controls provided me with strong hands on experience in building management systems and exposure to a wide range of sites and clients. The technical side of the job is genuinely interesting, there’s no shortage of opportunities to learn new systems, work with advanced technology, and build problem solving skills. Many of the people on the ground other technicians, project engineers, and some clients are great to work with and genuinely supportive.

The challengesThe real problem lies in the management culture. There’s a strong sense of disconnection between management and the people actually doing the work. Many decisions seem to be made by people who haven’t set foot on a site in years, yet they dictate how things should be done without understanding the realities or constraints technicians face. Instead of collaboration and support, there’s often a culture of blame and micromanagement. Some managers are more focused on politics, covering themselves, or chasing numbers than supporting their teams. Raising issues or suggesting improvements can easily get you labelled as “negative” rather than being taken seriously. This kind of toxic environment wears people down and drives away good technicians.

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