Painter

North West Queensland; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Generous leave entitlements

Paid parental leave

Career development

Job summary

QBuild, the Queensland Government’s builder, is seeking qualified Painters to join regional teams. This permanent, full-time role supports government-owned assets, disaster response, and training the next generation of tradespeople across multiple regions in Queensland.

You will work in a safe, inclusive workplace with flexible options and generous leave entitlements. The position offers career development and a 9-day fortnight in some locations.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in Australia.
• Current Certificate III in Painting and Decorating.
• Current Construction Industry White Card.
• Current Queensland 'C' class driver's licence or equivalent.
• Knowledge of WHS legislation and codes of practice.

Responsibilities

• Apply painting techniques for construction and maintenance services.
• Mentor apprentices and provide professional support.
• Ensure safety and compliance with WHS policies on site.
• Input data using computer/hand-held devices and manage documentation.

Job description

Make a meaningful impact and work with QLD Government’s builder, QBuild! Benefit from working in a commercialised business unit within the public sector and enjoy access to a range of government exclusive benefits, as well as exciting career opportunities across the state. QBuild is seeking qualified Painters to join our regional teams. Become part of a department committed to helping people all over Queensland. Help us build and maintain government-owned assets, including schools, social housing, and healthcare facilities. Support in the government’s response to disaster events and take a lead role in training the next generation of tradespeople.

Job details

• Position status: Permanent
• Position type: Full-time
• Occupational group: Construction & Architecture
• Classification: Var.
• Workplace Location: North West Qld,Cairns region,Toowoomba region,Wide Bay,Darling Downs - Maranoa,Far North Qld,Townsville region,Mackay region,Rockhampton region,Central West Qld,South West Qld
• Job ad reference: QLD/608555CAP/25
• Closing date: 31-Dec-2026
• Yearly salary: $76106 - $99787
• Fortnightly salary: $2917.00 - $3824.00
• Contact person: QBuild Careers
• Contact details: Ph: 07 3514 3919 Access the National Relay Service

QBuild is a commercialised business unit of the Queensland Government. It has been Queensland Government's builder for over 160 years, playing an important role in communities across the state by building and maintaining government-owned assets such as schools, social housing, police stations and correctional and health facilities.

Why Join Us?

Flexibility - You'll have the option of working a 9-day fortnight and access to generous leave entitlements and paid parental leave.

A safe, inclusive, and diverse workplace - Our approach to safety is reflected in our commitment to Think safe. Work safe. Home safe.

Security - You'll enjoy great superannuation and salary sacrificing options, additional allowances (when eligible), and provision of uniforms and tools. You will have access to career advancement and professional development opportunities.

Mandatory Requirements

• Eligibility to work in Australia
• Current trade certificate/qualification (minimum of Certificate III in Painting and Decorating)
• Current Construction Industry White Card
• Current, valid Queensland "C" class driver's licence or equivalent
• Working knowledge and compliance with current work health, safety and environmental legislation and codes of practice

About the role

You will play a pivotal role in supporting QBuild's ambition to strengthen Queensland's building and construction industry by providing essential services to government-owned assets, including construction, maintenance, and restoration. Support the government's response to disaster events and take a lead role in training the next generation of tradespeople.

Duties and skills involved:

• Understand and apply painting techniques and methods, for both construction and maintenance services.
• Demonstrate proficiency in office and email applications such as Microsoft Word or Outlook and input data using the computer or hand-held electronic devices.
• Demonstrate proficiency in office and email applications such as Microsoft Word or Outlook and input data using the computer or hand-held electronic devices.
• Understand safe working methods in terms of asbestos and lead based products, and any other relevant high risk construction work.
• Comply with all WHS legislation and site rules including daily task risk assessments, identify hazards and risk, and comply with reasonable health and safety policies or procedures that have been notified to workers.
• Demonstrate personal responsibility for the health safety and wellbeing of yourself and ensure that your conduct, acts or omissions do not adversely affect the safety of other persons or property
• Demonstrate behaviour that supports a diverse, equitable and safe workplace, with a strong customer focus.
• Train, mentor and provide professional support to apprentices at all year levels.

Additional information

• You may be required to undertake duties within your trade at works