Painter

Benchmark Painting Pty Ltd; Perth; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Benchmark Painting Pty Ltd is seeking a skilled Painter to join the Osborne Park team in Western Australia. With over 25 years of collective experience in residential, commercial and industrial painting, the company emphasizes quality workmanship, attention to detail and customer satisfaction, using conventional and low-VOC systems.

The role involves preparing surfaces, applying paints, coordinating with project timelines and maintaining safety standards on site.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months' recent painting experience in a related role.
• AQF Certificate III in Painting and Decorating or Certificate IV.
• Alternative: 3+ years of direct painting experience if qualification is not held.
• Experience with surface preparation: cleaning, scraping, sanding, filling, patching, priming.
• Experience applying paints, stains, varnishes using brushes, rollers and spray equipment.
• Knowledge of paint preparation, colour matching, coating systems and finishes.
• Ability to use ladders, scaffolding and access equipment safely.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety and high-quality finishes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare interior and exterior surfaces by cleaning, scraping and sanding; fill holes and cracks and prime as required.
• Select, mix and prepare paints, stains, primers and protective coatings.
• Apply coatings using brushes, rollers and spray equipment.
• Undertake residential, commercial, industrial, strata and maintenance painting work to high standards.
• Protect floors and surroundings using masking and drop sheets.
• Set up ladders and scaffolding safely for painting activities.
• Inspect surfaces for coverage and finish; perform touch-ups as needed.
• Clean and maintain tools and work areas after tasks.
• Follow health and safety procedures and safe work-at-height rules.
• Complete painting tasks efficiently within project timeframes.

Skills

Painting experience

Surface preparation

Ladders & scaffolding

Brushes & rollers

Spray equipment

Education

AQF Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

Certificate IV in Painting (or equivalent)

Tools

Spray equipment

Brushes & rollers

Job description

Employer Name: Benchmark Painting Pty Ltd

A.B.N. 45155287951

Job Location: Perth Metro

Advertising Period: 28 days - 10 Sep 2026 > 8 Oct 2026

Summary

Our client Benchmark Painting is seeking to add a skilled Painter to its experienced team in Osborne Park, Western Australia. With more than 25 years of collective residential, commercial and industrial painting experience, the company is committed to quality workmanship, attention to detail, customer satisfaction and environmentally responsible practices, including the use of conventional and low‑VOC paint systems across diverse projects.

The typical job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Prepare interior and exterior building surfaces by cleaning, scraping and sanding existing coatings, filling holes and cracks, patching defects, smoothing, sealing and priming surfaces as required.
• Select, mix and prepare paints, stains, varnishes, primers and protective coating materials to achieve specified colours, finishes and application requirements.
• Apply paints, stains, varnishes, primers and protective coatings using brushes, rollers and spray equipment appropriate to the project and coating system.
• Undertake residential, commercial, industrial, strata, maintenance and restoration painting work to required quality and presentation standards.
• Protect floors, furnishings, adjoining surfaces and work areas using masking, drop sheets and other appropriate coverings.
• Set up and safely use ladders, restricted‑height scaffolding, elevating work platforms and other authorised access equipment required for painting activities.
• Inspect completed surfaces for coverage, consistency and finish quality and undertake touch‑ups or rectification where required.
• Clean and maintain painting tools, spray equipment, materials and work areas following completion of tasks.
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures, site risk controls and safe work‑at‑height requirements.
• Complete painting and finishing work efficiently and within established project timeframes.

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for the role:

• Minimum 12 months' recent, directly relevant experience working as a Painter or in a closely comparable painting role.
• AQF Certificate III in Painting and Decorating with required training, Certificate IV, or equivalent relevant trade qualification.
• Applicants without the relevant formal qualification should demonstrate at least three years of directly relevant painting experience.
• Demonstrated practical experience in surface preparation, including cleaning, scraping, sanding, filling, patching, smoothing, sealing and priming.
• Demonstrated experience applying paints, stains, varnishes, primers and protective coatings using brushes, rollers and spray equipment.
• Good knowledge of paint preparation, colour matching, coating systems and finishing techniques.
• Ability to safely use ladders, scaffolding, access equipment and standard professional painting tools.
• Sound understanding of workplace health and safety requirements and safe working practices applicable to painting activities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to consistently produce high‑quality painting finishes.

Due to the volume of applicants, only those meeting the minimum standards will be considered and only successful applicants will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in the role.