Industrial Painter

Aurora ARC Wind Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and accommodation provided

Job summary

Aurora ARC Wind Pty Ltd is seeking experienced Industrial Painters for a casual full-time role on a Wind Farm Construction Project near Wellington, NSW. The work covers ground-based and turbine-access paint repairs, inspections, and O&M maintenance.

Mobilisation is Oct 2026, with travel and accommodation provided. The 18-month to 2-year project will involve surface preparation, coating application, touch-ups, and completing O&M reports, with rope access opportunities possible in the future.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as an Industrial Painter or similar role.
• Experience performing maintenance painting, coating repairs, and defect rectification on industrial assets.
• Strong knowledge of surface preparation methods and protective coating systems.
• Experience using airless spray painting and blast equipment.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, coating data sheets, and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for coating, including cleaning, abrasive blasting, sanding, and degreasing.
• Apply protective coatings, sealants, and paints to towers, steel structures, and associated equipment.
• Complete small paint repairs, coating touch-ups, and punch-list rectification works as required.
• Conduct paint inspections and complete O&M paint repair reports and documentation.
• Interpret project specifications and coating requirements.
• Mix and apply coatings using spray, brush, and roller techniques.

Skills

Industrial painting

Safety awareness

Height work

Rope access (adv)

Education

Construction White Card

Working at Heights (Certificate)

EWP High Risk License

Confined Space Entry

Protective Coatings Certification (NACE/AMPP/ICorr)

Tools

Airless spray equipment

Abrasive blasting equipment

Coating inspection tools

Job description

Due to continued project growth, we are seeking experienced Industrial Painters to join our team on a casual full-time basis for work on a Wind Farm Construction Project near Wellington, NSW

The scope of work is currently focused on ground-based and turbine-access paint repair activities, inspections, and O&M maintenance works. Rope access opportunities may become available in the future but are not part of the current project scope.

Roster:3w/1w, Monday to Saturday 10hrsper day

Project Length: 18 months to 2 years

Mobilise: Oct 2026 - travel/flights and accommodation provided

Key Duties

• Prepare surfaces for coating, including cleaning, abrasive blasting, sanding, and degreasing.
• Apply protective coatings, sealants, and paints to towers, steel structures, and associated equipment.
• Complete small paint repairs, coating touch-ups, and punch-list rectification works as required.
• Conduct paint inspections and accurately complete O&M paint repair reports and associated documentation.
• Interpret project specifications, technical data sheets, and coating requirements.
• Mix and apply coatings using spray, brush, and roller techniques in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
• Conduct coating inspections to ensure quality, thickness, and compliance with project standards.
• Carry out defect identification, maintenance painting, and remedial works.
• Maintain painting equipment, tools, and safe storage of hazardous materials.
• Adhere to all site safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Work collaboratively with site teams to achieve project and maintenance objectives.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience as an Industrial Painter, Protective Coatings Applicator, or similar role.
• Experience performing maintenance painting, coating repairs, and defect rectification on industrial assets.
• Strong knowledge of surface preparation methods and protective coating systems.
• Experience using airless spray painting and blast equipment.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, coating data sheets, and work instructions.
• High attention to detail and commitment to producing quality workmanship.
• Strong safety focus and ability to work in physically demanding environments.
• Comfortable working at heights and in outdoor conditions.
• Rope Access qualifications are advantageous but not required.

Required Tickets & Certifications

• Construction White Card (Mandatory)
• Current Driver's Licence
• Working at Heights (Current)
• EWP Over 11m (Current)
• Confined Space Entry (Desirable)
• High Risk Work Licence (Forklift, EWP, etc. desirable)
• Protective Coatings Certification (NACE, AMPP, ICorr or equivalent highly regarded)

We Are Aurora

We are passionate about driving the energy transition forward. Combining decades of experience across the construction, maintenance, and decommissioning of energy assets, Aurora delivers safe, service-focused solutions through a unique blend of technology, expertise, and skills development.

Our culture is built on safety, delivery, and continuous learning, and we take pride in supporting our people to grow, develop, and succeed.