Painter (Lifecycle & Projects) - SCUH

Downer; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Downer is seeking an experienced painter for a full-time role at a major hospital facility in Melbourne. The position focuses on painting, finishing and surface maintenance across hospital facilities to ensure a safe, hygienic, and visually appealing environment for patients, staff and visitors.

You will work with the Health and Education team, adhere to safety standards and regulatory requirements, and support after-hours and flexible scheduling as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of painting techniques, tools and materials.
• Ability to match colours and finishes to hospital standards.
• Knowledge of OHS regulations and safe handling of hazardous materials.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete painting works in accordance with the lifecycle scope, program and project requirements.
• Review work areas and confirm surface preparation, access, materials and site requirements before commencing.
• Identify any additional defects or scope issues and report them to the Project Delivery Manager before undertaking work outside the approved scope.
• Coordinate works with the Lifecycle and Projects team to achieve agreed project timeframes.
• Protect existing finishes, fixtures, equipment and occupied areas during the works.
• Complete quality checks, touch-ups and final inspections before handover.
• Maintain accurate records of completed areas, materials used, work hours and any project issues identified.
• Ensure all work complies with hospital safety standards, infection control, and regulatory requirements.
• Comply with Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) standards.
• Communicate effectively with hospital departments to minimize disruption during painting tasks.

Skills

Painting techniques

Paint tools

Color matching

OHS knowledge

Communication & teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

Construction Industry White Card

Job description

We currently have a full-time opportunity for an experienced Painter. Join our Health and Education team at Sunshine Coast University Hospital and play a key role in providing painting, finishing, and surface maintenance services across hospital facilities, ensuring a safe, hygienic, and visually appealing environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Reporting to the Project Delivery Manager, you'll help deliver high-quality outcomes that support our essential services.

This is a full-time position supporting a live hospital environment. Working hours are flexible and may vary based on operational requirements. While a significant portion of works are currently undertaken after hours, including evening shifts, future works may be scheduled during standard business hours. Overtime opportunities are available.

What You'll Do (key responsibilities)

This role offers a broad scope, with key responsibilities including:

• Complete painting works in accordance with the approved lifecycle scope, program and project requirements.
• Review work areas and confirm surface preparation, access, materials and site requirements before commencing.
• Identify any additional defects or scope issues and report them to the Project Delivery Manager before undertaking work outside the approved scope.
• Coordinate works with the Lifecycle and Projects team to achieve agreed project timeframes.
• Protect existing finishes, fixtures, equipment and occupied areas during the works.
• Complete quality checks, touch-ups and final inspections before handover.
• Maintain accurate records of completed areas, materials used, work hours and any project issues identified.
• Ensure all work complies with hospital safety standards, infection control, and regulatory requirements. Ensure safe use, storage, and disposal of paints, solvents, and chemicals
• Comply with Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) standards.
• Communicate effectively with hospital departments to minimize disruption during painting tasks.

What You'll Bring (experience required)

• Certificate III in Painting and Decorating, or an equivalent recognised trade qualification.
• Current Construction Industry White Card.
• Previous experience in commercial or institutional painting is preferred; however, it is not essential.
• The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of painting techniques, tools, and materials.
• Ability to match colours and finishes to hospital standards.
• Knowledge of OHS regulations and safe handling of hazardous materials.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to undertake required pre-employment and site-specific checks, including a Working with Children Check.

More than anything, you'll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.

**Please note, as a prerequisite for this role candidates will be required to complete work rights check, pre-employment medical check, Working with Children Check, AFP National Police History certificate and reference checks.

Why Downer?

At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving.

What It Means to Belong at Downer

We're proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:

• Training and development to support and diversify your career.
• With 30% of vacancies filled internally you'll find real opportunities to advance your career.
• Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more.
• Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.

We want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

We're committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with this role, we'd still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we're here to help you put your best foot forward.