Painter / Blaster

RGIT Australia; City Of Kwinana; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay with penalty rates

Career growth opportunities

Travel for projects within Australia

Job summary

Griffin Marine Services is seeking a Painter/Blaster for part-time, temporary roles across Hope Valley (WA) and other Australian locations. You will prepare surfaces, blast coatings and apply protective layers to marine vessels and Defence assets, while upholding safety, quality and project standards.

The role requires at least 2 years in industrial painting and blasting, with a strong safety mindset, a White Card, and a valid Australian driver's license.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ industrial painting and abrasive blasting experience.
• Strong understanding of workplace health and safety practices and PPE requirements.
• Physically fit for manual, labour-intensive work in industrial environments.
• Current White Card and Australian Driver’s Licence.
• Defence Common Access Card (DCAC) eligibility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces by abrasive blasting and mechanical preparation.
• Apply protective coatings using spray, brush and roller.
• Paint and blast marine vessels, Defence assets and industrial infrastructure.
• Read and interpret work instructions, drawings and coating specifications.
• Follow health, safety, environmental and quality procedures, including PPE usage.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised work environment.

Skills

Abrasive blasting

Painting

Health and safety

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Job description

Hope Valley, Western Australia 6165, Australia

Part-time Temporary Associate

Posted 07 Sep 2026

Description

Griffin Marine Services is a leading marine service provider specialising in multi-disciplinary industrial services and project management. With a focus on proactive and professional support, we are committed to delivering high-quality and trustworthy service.

Position Overview:

As a Painter / Blaster, you will be responsible for surface preparation, abrasive blasting and the application of protective coatings to marine vessels and infrastructure. You will ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. Opportunities are available across Hope Valley (WA), Darwin (NT), NSW (Sydney) and Cairns (QLD), supporting a variety of Defence and commercial marine projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare steel and other surfaces using abrasive blasting, mechanical preparation and other surface treatment methods
• Apply protective coatings using spray, brush and roller techniques
• Perform painting and blasting on marine vessels, Defence assets and industrial infrastructure
• Inspect completed work to ensure compliance with quality and project specifications
• Safely operate and maintain painting and blasting equipment
• Read and interpret work instructions, drawings and coating specifications
• Follow all health, safety, environmental and quality procedures, including correct PPE usage
• Work collaboratively to deliver projects safely, efficiently and on schedule
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised work environment

About You

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in industrial painting, abrasive blasting and protective coating applications
• Strong understanding of workplace health and safety practices, including PPE requirements
• Physically fit and capable of performing manual, labour-intensive work in industrial environments
• Reliable team player with a strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Current White Card and valid Australian Driver’s Licence
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a Defence Common Access Card (DCAC)
• Confined Space, Working at Heights, EWP, Forklift and Fire Sentry tickets (desirable)

What We Offer:

• Work alongside passionate and skilled professionals.
• Weekly pay with competitive hourly rates, including penalty rates.
• Career growth opportunities, including paid training and on-the-job learning.
• Short term travel for projects within Australia.

Griffin Marine Services celebrates diversity and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Please note: Applicants must have full and unrestricted rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.

Company Overview

Griffin Marine offer comprehensive support services to the Defence and Commercial sectors, catering to their specific requirements with teams of qualified and certified professionals. Our skilled workforce includes welders, boilermakers, painters, insulators, trade assistants, mechanical fitters, hydraulic specialists, load testing, and non-destructive testing (NDT). With our diverse range of capabilities, we are committed to providing exceptional services to meet the unique demands of our clients in these sectors