At a Glance
- Tasks: Create and install eye-catching signage while collaborating with a supportive team.
- Company: Join Tweed Shire Council, a vibrant employer of choice on the beautiful North Coast.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible work options, and great training opportunities.
- Other info: Work in a stunning location with a focus on diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make your mark in a dynamic role that blends creativity with hands-on work.
- Qualifications: Trade certificate in signwriting and a current driver's licence required.
The predicted salary is between 64608 - 64608 $ per year.
We are seeking a Signwriter Painter to join our team.
This opportunity is for a qualified Signwriter Painter who enjoys a variety in their workday, while working with a great team environment.
About the role
- Provides signwriting services and advice to stakeholders to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards
- Responsible for the manufacture and install of signage on all Council facilities and assets.
- A balance between field work (installation of signs) and in-housework (production and preparation of signage).
- What's on offer
- a base salary ranging from $64,608 per annum with competency-based increments up to $74,025 per annum, plus 12% super
- a permanent full time position
- 76-hour, 9 day fortnight
- training and development opportunities
- flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
- generous employment conditions
- We are seeking
- trade certificate or equivalent level of training to carry out the works of signwriting and painting
- current driver's licence - car
- Skilled in applying trade and signwriting techniques to complete work to required standards.
- Sound understanding and application of relevant industry codes and standards.
- Strong knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements and safe work practices.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience using signwriting plotters and associated design/production software.
About us
- Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
- The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
- Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles.
We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
- Join an employer of choice.
Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers' Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.
Where it's located
This position is based in Murwillumbah and can be directed to work from any Council work site.
Position closes
Friday 4 September 2026 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.
Pre-Employment Screening
Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process.
Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:
- Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
- Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct.
Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel.
Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors.
Your referees are not contacted unless you've been interviewed and is a preferred candidate.
Signwriter Painter in Murwillumbah employer: Careers at Council
At Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values community impact and employee development. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, offering opportunities for career growth through continuous learning and professional development. With a focus on work-life balance, including a 35-hour work week and flexible hours, plus benefits like discounted gym memberships and recognition programs, we ensure our employees thrive both personally and professionally in a vibrant coastal location.
