Painter
- Prepare residential and commercial surfaces, including repairs, sanding, filling and masking, before applying coatings and wall coverings.
- Apply paints, varnishes, stains and wallpaper using brushes, rollers and spray equipment; maintain tools and comply with site safety and environmental requirements.
- Inspect work, rectify defects, estimate materials and time, and liaise with clients to ensure quality and satisfaction.
Painter
Vacancy Listing Dates 9/11/2026 to 7/12/2026
Please Quote Reference Number 19246
- Skilled Painter required
- Full time, permanent role
- Join the team at Admire Painting & Decorating Services Pty Ltd
About the Business
Admire Painting & Decorating Services Pty Ltd is a painting and decorating business based in Wallan, Victoria, servicing residential and commercial properties across Melbourne's northern suburbs and the Mitchell Shire. The company delivers interior and exterior repaints, new-build painting, surface restoration and decorative finishes, and is known for meticulous preparation, clean worksites and high-quality, long-lasting results.
Position Details:
- Position Title: Painter
- Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent
- Location: Wallan, VIC 3756
- Salary: $78,000 - $85,000 per annum + 12% Superannuation
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Apply paint, varnish, wallpaper and other finishes to protect, maintain and decorate the interior and exterior surfaces of residential and commercial buildings and structures.
- Erect and dismantle scaffolding, ladders, trestles and mobile work platforms safely, and place drop sheets and masking to protect adjacent floors, furniture, fixtures and landscaping from paint splattering.
- Prepare surfaces by removing old paint and wallpaper using scraping, sanding, stripping and heat-gun techniques.
- Fix and repair damaged woodwork such as skirting boards, architraves, window frames, doors and fascia boards prior to painting.
- Fill holes, cracks and joints in plaster, timber and masonry, and smooth and seal surfaces to achieve a sound base for coating.
- Select and prepare paints to required colours by mixing portions of pigment, oil, and thinning and drying additives to achieve the specified colour schedule, consistency and drying time.
- Apply primers, sealers, undercoats, paints, varnishes and stains to walls, ceilings, timber, metal and masonry surfaces using brushes, rollers and airless spray equipment.
- Hang wallpaper and other wall coverings, measuring and cutting accurately, matching patterns and trimming edges for a seamless finish.
- Clean, maintain and store brushes, rollers, spray guns and other equipment, keep work areas tidy, and dispose of paint waste in line with environmental requirements.
- Repair windows and replace broken glass in wooden and metal frames as required as part of painting projects.
- Inspect job sites, assess surface condition and estimate the quantity of paint, materials and time required for each job.
- Follow WHS procedures and site safety requirements, including working at heights, safe handling of chemicals and lead-paint precautions on older homes.
- Carry out quality checks on completed work, rectify defects and liaise with clients to ensure satisfaction at handover.
Minimum Requirements:
- Certificate III in Painting and Decorating or equivalent trade qualification (including recognised overseas equivalents).
- Minimum 1 year of relevant paid work experience as a Painter.
- Demonstrated skills in surface preparation, brush, roller and spray application, colour mixing and wallpaper hanging.
- Current White Card (Construction Induction); Working at Heights training desirable.
- Current driver's licence and ability to travel to job sites.
- Good communication skills, attention to detail and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
How to Apply
Suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply via this advertisement, submitting a current résumé and a cover letter outlining their relevant experience and qualifications. Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered.
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