Apprentice - Painter

Metro South Health; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro South Health is seeking an Apprentice Painter to develop practical painting and decorating skills while working toward a Certificate III in Painting and Decorating. Train on-the-job with supported formal study and contribute to hospital facility maintenance at Logan and Beaudesert Hospitals.

You will join our Maintenance Services team, learning to prepare, paint and protect internal and external surfaces while supporting a safe and well-maintained healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Keen to learn and commit to completing an apprenticeship.
• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Collaborative team member with initiative and adaptability.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety across multiple sites.

Skills

Keen to learn

Clear communicator

Collaborative

Safety conscious

Education

Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

Job description

Learn a Trade, Build Your Future – Apprentice Painter

Develop your trade skills while helping maintain the hospital environments our community relies on every day.

About This Role

Your new role:

Skills

Kick-start your career in painting and decorating with Metro South Health! As an Apprentice Painter, you'll gain practical, hands‑on experience while working towards a Certificate III in Painting and Decorating. Join our Maintenance Services team and develop the skills to help maintain and improve the hospital facilities that support our local community.

• Learn while you earn: Complete on-the-job training alongside formal vocational study through an approved registered training provider, working towards your Certificate III in Painting and Decorating.
• Develop practical trade skills: Learn to prepare, paint and apply protective and decorative coatings to internal and external surfaces.
• Make a difference in healthcare: Contribute to the maintenance of safe, functional and well‑maintained hospital facilities that support patients, staff and the wider community.
• Build a versatile trade career: Work with our Maintenance Services team, based at Logan and Beaudesert Hospitals, with opportunities to work across other Metro South Health facilities as required.

This position is a frontline support role and is outside the scope of the Responsible Corporate Workforce Management requirements.

About You

• Keen to learn: You are currently undertaking, or willing to undertake, vocational training towards a Certificate III in Painting and Decorating and are committed to completing your apprenticeship.
• A clear communicator: You communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and work constructively with colleagues and other stakeholders.
• A collaborative team member: You are flexible, self‑motivated and able to show initiative while contributing to a supportive, team‑focused workplace.
• Safety‑conscious and adaptable: You understand the importance of workplace health and safety, respect people from diverse backgrounds and are willing to work across multiple sites within Metro South Health.

What We Can Offer You

• We offer a family‑friendly work environment that supports you in making the most of Queensland's laid‑back lifestyle.
• We are renowned for teaching and research excellence with strong relations with Queensland's leading tertiary institutions.
• We want to empower you to build a long‑term career, with countless opportunities to learn and grow, no matter your role.

You'll have all the benefits of working for Queensland's world‑class public health system including generous leave entitlements, attractive salary and remuneration packages, salary packaging and access to relevant professional development allowances and/or leave, study and research assistance, corporate discounts and employee wellness programs.

About The Infrastructure & Assets Division

Metro South Maintenance Services

Metro South Maintenance Services are the incumbent maintenance provider for Metro South Health Hospitals and Health Service (MSH) Facilities, with the primary objective to manage the corrective and preventative maintenance for all MSH infrastructure and facilities. Metro South's asset management objectives define the approach for delivering maintenance outcomes and the role of Maintenance management in supporting the achievement of the organisational objectives.

INTEGRITY | COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | RESPECT | ENGAGEMENT | EXCELLENCE

Our values were created by employees for employees to shape our culture and inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Diversity of ideas, skills, traditions, and customs is celebrated as one of our greatest strengths. Having a workforce that reflects and understands the needs and expectations of our community is important to delivering safe, kinder, and more inclusive care.

We recognise our strength comes from the diversity of our people and so we encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientation, and family responsibilities to apply.

Further information

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