At a Glance
- Tasks: Learn painting skills while working on real projects with experienced professionals.
- Company: Join a supportive team in the growing painting and decorating industry.
- Benefits: Paid apprenticeship, hands-on training, and a nationally recognised qualification.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth and exposure to diverse projects.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career with practical skills and job security in a booming industry.
- Qualifications: Genuine interest in painting, physical fitness, and a positive attitude.
The predicted salary is between 990 - 1210 $ per month.
We are recruiting Painting Apprentices on behalf of our members to join their growing teams. If you have an eye for detail and enjoy work that delivers visible results, this is a great opportunity to build a rewarding career in the painting and decorating industry. Working alongside qualified and skilled painters, you will gain valuable hands-on experience, mentoring, and ongoing support throughout your apprenticeship.
About the Role
As a Painting Apprentice, your duties will include:
- Carrying out measurements and basic calculations
- Reading and interpreting plans and specifications
- Erecting and maintaining trestle and plank systems
- Handling painting and decorating materials
- Using painting and decorating tools and equipment
- Removing and replacing doors, windows, and components
- Preparing surfaces for painting
- Applying paint using brushes and rollers
- Applying textured coating finishes by brush, roller, and spray
Requirements About You
The successful candidate will have:
- A genuine interest in undertaking a Painting Apprenticeship
- A White Card, or the ability to obtain one ASAP
- Physical fitness and the ability to perform manual labour
- A willingness to learn and work as part of a team
- A positive attitude, reliability, and strong work ethic
- The ability to follow instructions and take direction
- Trustworthiness and motivation
Preferred (but not essential):
- A current driver’s licence and reliable vehicle
- Previous painting or construction-related work experience an advantage
Paid apprenticeship with on-the-job training, ongoing mentoring from experienced, qualified painters, nationally recognised qualification upon completion, opportunity to build long-term career pathways in the industry, supportive team environment, exposure to a variety of residential and commercial projects, development of practical, in-demand trade skills, job security in a growing industry.
Eligibility Requirement:
To be eligible for an apprenticeship or traineeship, you must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or hold an eligible visa with approved working rights in Australia. Please note that not all visa subclasses with work rights are eligible for apprenticeship arrangements. To confirm your visa subclass and working rights in Australia, you should contact the Department of Home Affairs or check your details online via VEVO (Visa Entitlement Verification Online).
Painting Apprenticeship in Byron Bay employer: Aussie Painters Network
Join a dynamic team in Sydney where your passion for painting can flourish through our Paid Painting Apprenticeship. We offer a supportive work culture with ongoing mentoring from experienced professionals, ensuring you gain valuable skills and a nationally recognised qualification while working on diverse projects. With a focus on employee growth and job security in a thriving industry, this is an excellent opportunity to kickstart your career in painting and decorating.
