Apprentice Painter

Work Initiatives; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship wage rates

38-hour working week

Rostered Day Off every fortnight

12% superannuation

Wellbeing programs

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Blacktown City Council is offering a paid 4-year apprenticeship for an Apprentice Painter. You will work with qualified tradespeople, preparing surfaces, applying paints and coatings, and helping maintain Council buildings and assets across Blacktown.

During the first 3 years you study a Certificate III in Painting and Decorating, with on-the-job training; the fourth year focuses on practical experience. The role features a full-time schedule, apprenticeship wages, a 38-hour week and strong

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• 4-year apprenticeship with on‑the‑job training.
• Certificate III in Painting and Decorating completed during the first 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces, apply paints and protective coatings, and use tools safely.
• Maintain Council buildings and assets with hands-on painting tasks.
• Follow instructions under supervision and progressively take on more responsibility.

Education

Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

Job description

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 role 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 commitmentto 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.

Position description

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Closing date: Sunday 15 November 2026, 11.59 pm

Contact officer: Sarah Foreman on 9830 9791

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