At a Glance
- Tasks: Learn the art of painting while maintaining community buildings and facilities.
- Company: Join Blacktown City Council, one of Australia's largest councils.
- Benefits: Paid apprenticeship, competitive leave, RDOs, and ongoing training support.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive environment with great teams and community impact.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career with hands-on experience and a recognised trade qualification.
- Qualifications: Must be 15+, no experience needed, just a willingness to learn.
The predicted salary is between 990 - 1210 $ per month.
Build a career that grows with the community. Start your career maintaining and improving the buildings and facilities our community uses every day. As an Apprentice Painter, you work alongside qualified tradespeople preparing surfaces, applying paints and protective coatings, using tools and equipment safely, and helping maintain a wide range of Council buildings and assets.
Each day brings hands-on work and opportunities to learn a recognised trade. You learn through a combination of practical experience and formal study. Working under the guidance of experienced painters, you follow instructions, assist with maintenance tasks, develop safe work practices and build your skills through day-to-day work activities. As your experience grows, you take on more responsibility and continue developing your trade knowledge. The work you complete helps keep Council buildings and facilities well presented, protected and maintained for staff, residents and visitors. Every project contributes to the appearance and longevity of community assets and supports the safe operation of places used across Blacktown City.
This is a paid 4-year apprenticeship. During the first 3 years, you complete a Certificate III in Painting and Decorating while receiving on-the-job training. Your fourth year focuses on practical experience. Throughout the apprenticeship, experienced supervisors and qualified tradespeople support your development as you build the skills and experience for a career in the painting and decorating industry.
This role suits someone who enjoys hands-on work, pays attention to detail, is willing to learn, takes pride in their work and wants to develop practical skills. At Blacktown City Council, good people make great teams, and great teams build great cities. Here, you will find the stability and support to keep growing, along with:
- a term contract
- full-time role for up to 4 years with one of Australia's largest councils
- apprenticeship wage rates
- a 38-hour working week
- a Rostered Day Off (RDO) every fortnight
- 12% superannuation and competitive leave entitlements
- ongoing training and development support
- access to Fitness Passport, social clubs and wellbeing programs.
Who can apply:
- Applicants must be minimum 15 years of age or older
- No longer at school or home-schooled
- If currently enrolled in school or home-schooled must: Have completed year 9 or equivalent Provide written approval to proceed from either a school principal or NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) or an authorised person acting in lieu of a school principal.
- No experience required
- Ability to obtain a class C driver's licence when able to.
Our commitment to safety: Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing. We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.
Closing date: Sunday 15 November 2026, 11.59 pm
Contact officer: Sarah Foreman on 9830 9791
Apprentice Painter in Blacktown employer: Blacktown City Council
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