Commercial Painter – Heritage & Public Projects

Australian Paralegal Services Pty Ltd; Canberra; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Uniforms provided

PPE supplied

Job summary

Higgins Coatings Pty Ltd in Canberra is seeking a trade-qualified Painter for a full-time role. You will prepare surfaces, apply paints to commercial, institutional and heritage buildings, and ensure a high-quality finish under project constraints.

Role includes safety, coordination with the Project Manager, and a supportive workplace culture with competitive rates, weekly pay, uniforms and PPE, and opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified painter preferred.
• Minimum of 12 months commercial painting experience.
• Proficiency with painting tools and equipment, including brushes, rollers, spray guns and sanders.
• White Card / Construction Induction Card.
• Willingness to undergo a police check and obtain a Working with Children Card.
• Good verbal communication skills and proven attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic computer skills to access electronic systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces and apply paints to commercial, institutional and heritage buildings.
• Maintain safe and organised worksites and deliver projects on time, within scope and budget.
• Inspect work and carry out touch‑ups to ensure a high-quality finish.
• Identify and report quality issues to the Project Manager.

Skills

Trade-qualified painter

Commercial painting experience

Painting tools & equipment

White Card

Police check

Working with Children Card

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Tools

Brushes

Rollers

Spray guns

Sanders

Job description

Higgins Coatings Pty Ltd in Canberra is seeking a trade-qualified Painter for a full-time role. You will prepare surfaces, apply paints to commercial, institutional and heritage buildings, and ensure a high-quality finish under project constraints.

Role includes safety, coordination with the Project Manager, and a supportive workplace culture with competitive rates, weekly pay, uniforms and PPE, and opportunities for training and development.