Painter - St George Hospital

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Days off

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Gym memberships

EAP

Private health

Job summary

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District seeks a Painter/Spray Painter to maintain hospital facilities at St George Campus. The role delivers efficient painting services across large building complexes, requiring strong safety practices and teamwork.

You will handle colour matching, surface prep, and coatings for various surfaces under minimal supervision, while coordinating with trades and staff to keep facilities in top condition.

Qualifications

• Experience painting maintenance of large buildings and facilities, preferably hospitals, with team collaboration.
• Good organisational and time management with minimal supervision and safe practices.
• Knowledge of colour matching, prep, paints and stains for internal/external surfaces.
• Experience with compressors, sanders, spray equipment and ladders/scaffolding.
• Painting trade qualification and knowledge of relevant Australian Standards and Codes of Practice.
• Strong written and verbal communication; computer literacy and work order systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver maintenance services for St George Hospital campus buildings and sites.
• Prepare, apply and finish paints and coatings as required.
• Operate painting tools safely (compressors, sprayers, sanders) and use ladders/scaffolding.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet maintenance needs in a busy environment.
• Adhere to Work Health and Safety standards and NSW Health policies.

Skills

Painting maintenance

Team collaboration

Organisation & time management

Safe work practices

Colour matching

Surface preparation

Use of painting tools

Communication

Work Health and Safety

Driver's licence

Education

Painting trade qualification

Tools

Compressors

Sanders

Spray equipment

Scaffolding & ladders

Job description

Employment Type : Permanent Full Time Position Classification : Painter / Spray Painter Level 1 to Level 4 Remuneration : $66,160.00 - $76,082.00 Per annum plus superannuation Hours Per Week : 38 Requisition ID : REQ680738 Location: St George Hospital Applications close: 29 June 2027

What you'll be doing

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional people, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it. The purpose of this position is to ensure the delivery of an effective, efficient maintenance service for the buildings of the St. George Hospital campus and outer medical service centres.

Benefits

• Up to 12 allocated days off each year in addition to annual leave.
• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated painting experience in maintenance of large building complexes and facility maintenance, preferably hospitals, and proven ability to work and cooperate with a multidisciplinary team of trade, non-trade, and contract staff to efficiently deliver maintenance services in a busy work environment.
• Able to demonstrate good organisational and time management skills with the ability to work with minimal supervision while following safe work practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in colour matching systems, preparation and application of paints, stains, and surface preparation materials to a wide variety of surfaces for internal/external of buildings, plant, and equipment.
• Experience with the use of compressors, sanders, spray equipment and other powered and non-powered tools and equipment such as scaffolding and ladders.
• Painting trade qualification and knowledge and application of relevant Australian Standards and Codes of Practice.
• Sound written and verbal communication skills. Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and work order systems. Interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively personally and within a team environment in the workplace.
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to Work, Health and Safety and preferably hold a current white card Occupational Health and Safety General Induction for Construction in NSW Certificate.
• Current drivers licence (with a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position).

Our CORE Values are C ollaboration, O penness, R espect and E mpowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace. We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [e-mail] and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information For Applicants

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
• We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support ([e-mail]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website .