Painter and Decorator

Detailed Applications; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Professional team

Job summary

Detailed Applications Pty Ltd, a Melbourne-based painting and decorating business, is seeking a skilled painter and decorator for full-time work on high-end residential projects.

You will prepare surfaces, apply primers and finishes, read plans, mix colours, and ensure durable, high-quality results. The role offers 40 hours per week, a supportive team, and Melbourne-based opportunity with strong safety practices.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in Painting and Decorating or equivalent trade experience.
• Minimum 1 year relevant painting and decorating experience in high-end residential projects.
• Strong knowledge of surface preparation and professional painting techniques.
• Experience applying a range of paints, coatings and decorative finishes.
• Ability to use brushes, rollers and spray equipment confidently.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality finishes.
• Ability to interpret job specifications and determine appropriate materials and preparation methods.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Strong understanding of workplace health and safety requirements.
• A reliable and professional approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Preparing surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, scraping, filling holes and cracks, removing existing finishes and ensuring surfaces are ready for application.
• Applying primers, sealers, undercoats and finishing coats to achieve durable, high-quality results.
• Applying paint, varnish, stains and other finishes using brushes, rollers and spray equipment as appropriate.
• Mixing and matching paints and finishes to achieve required colours, consistency and finish specifications.
• Measuring and calculating surface areas and determining the appropriate quantities of materials required for each project.
• Protecting surrounding surfaces, fixtures, flooring and furnishings before commencing work.
• Applying decorative and specialist finishes in accordance with project requirements.
• Preparing and finishing interior and exterior walls, ceilings, doors, trims and other building surfaces.
• Reading and interpreting plans, specifications, colour schedules and project requirements.
• Identifying surface defects and undertaking appropriate preparation and repair work before applying finishes.

Skills

Surface preparation

Painting techniques

Time management

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Interpreting specifications

Organization

Education

Relevant qualifications in Painting and Decorating or equivalent trade experience

Tools

Brushes & rollers

Spray equipment

Job description

Key responsibilities

• Preparing surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, scraping, filling holes and cracks, removing existing finishes and ensuring surfaces are ready for application.
• Applying primers, sealers, undercoats and finishing coats to achieve durable, high-quality results.
• Applying paint, varnish, stains and other finishes using brushes, rollers and spray equipment as appropriate.
• Mixing and matching paints and finishes to achieve required colours, consistency and finish specifications.
• Measuring and calculating surface areas and determining the appropriate quantities of materials required for each project.
• Protecting surrounding surfaces, fixtures, flooring and furnishings before commencing work.
• Applying decorative and specialist finishes in accordance with project requirements.
• Preparing and finishing interior and exterior walls, ceilings, doors, trims and other building surfaces.
• Reading and interpreting plans, specifications, colour schedules and project requirements.
• Identifying surface defects and undertaking appropriate preparation and repair work before applying finishes.

About you

• Relevant qualifications in Painting and Decorating or equivalent trade experience.
• A minimum of 1 year relevant painting and decorating experience in high end residential projects.
• Strong knowledge of surface preparation and professional painting techniques.
• Experience applying a range of paints, coatings and decorative finishes.
• Ability to use brushes, rollers and spray equipment confidently.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality finishes.
• Ability to interpret job specifications and determine appropriate materials and preparation methods.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Strong understanding of workplace health and safety requirements.
• A reliable and professional approach to work.

About us

Detailed Applications Pty Ltd is a Melbourne-based painting and decorating business specialising in high-quality residential painting and decorative finishes. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional workmanship, attention to detail and professional finishes across a variety of projects throughout Melbourne.

• Full-time, ongoing employment.
• 40 hours per week.
• Salary of $79,500 per annum + superannuation.
• Varied residential and commercial projects throughout Melbourne.
• Opportunity to work with an experienced team focused on quality workmanship and specialist finishes.
• Supportive and professional working environment.