Apprentice Painter - Start a Commercial Painting Career

Higgins Coatings; Canberra; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Higgins Coatings in Canberra is seeking hardworking Apprentice Painters to join our team on diverse commercial painting projects, from high-rise buildings to schools and retirement villages. This is a fantastic early career opportunity for 1st, 2nd or 3rd year apprentices, with strong emphasis on learning, safety, and progression into estimating, sales, operations or management.

We support career development with a Certificate 3 in Painting and Decorating, hands-on training, and a team that

Qualifications

• Pursue Certificate 3 in Painting and Decorating or start the course
• Be driven to succeed and eager to learn
• Demonstrate teamwork and a proactive learning mindset
• Value safety in the workplace and follow directions
• Listen, take feedback and understand customer requirements

Responsibilities

• Learn all facets of painting on different project sites
• Follow directions with attention to detail
• Contribute to safety and quality on-site
• Assist senior painters with day-to-day tasks

Skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Listening

Feedback receptiveness

Safety awareness

Customer focus

Education

Certificate 3 in Painting and Decorating

Job description

Higgins Coatings in Canberra is seeking hardworking Apprentice Painters to join our team on diverse commercial painting projects, from high-rise buildings to schools and retirement villages. This is a fantastic early career opportunity for 1st, 2nd or 3rd year apprentices, with strong emphasis on learning, safety, and progression into estimating, sales, operations or management.

We support career development with a Certificate 3 in Painting and Decorating, hands-on training, and a team that