Painting Apprenticeship

Aussie Painters Network; Central Highlands Regional; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid apprenticeship

Mentoring

National qualification

Career pathways

Project variety

Trade skills

On-the-job training

Job summary

Aussie Painters Network is seeking a Painting Apprentice to join their Capella-based team. You will work alongside qualified painters, gaining hands-on experience, mentoring, and ongoing support throughout your apprenticeship.

Responsibilities include measuring, reading plans, erecting trestle systems, handling materials, and applying paint with brushes, rollers, and spray. A White Card and a proactive attitude are essential.

Qualifications

• A genuine interest in undertaking a Painting Apprenticeship.
• A White Card, or the ability to obtain one as soon as possible.
• Physical fitness and the ability to perform manual labour.
• Willingness to learn and work as part of a team.
• A positive attitude, reliability, and strong work ethic.
• The ability to follow instructions and take direction.
• Trustworthiness and motivation.
• Preferred: A current driver’s licence and reliable vehicle.
• Previous painting or construction-related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out measurements and basic calculations.
• Reading and interpreting plans and specifications.
• Erecting and maintaining trestle and plank systems.
• Handling painting and decorating materials.
• Using painting and decorating tools and equipment.
• Removing and replacing doors, windows, and components.
• Preparing surfaces for painting.
• Applying paint using brushes and rollers.
• Applying textured coating finishes by brush, roller, roller, and spray.

Skills

White Card

Team player

Reliable

Hardworking

Follow instructions

Trustworthy

Driver's licence

Job description

Capella, Australia | Posted on 01/10/2026

We arerecruiting a Painting Apprentice on behalf of a member tojoin their growing team.

If youhave an eye for detail and enjoy work that delivers visible results,this is a great opportunity to build a rewarding career in thepainting and decorating industry. Working alongside qualified andskilled painters, you will gain valuable hands-on experience,mentoring, and ongoing support throughout yourapprenticeship.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As aPainting Apprentice, your duties will include:

Carryingout measurements and basic calculations

Readingand interpreting plans and specifications

Erectingand maintaining trestle and plank systems

Handlingpainting and decorating materials

Usingpainting and decorating tools and equipment

Removingand replacing doors, windows, and components

Preparingsurfaces for painting

Applyingpaint using brushes and rollers

Applyingtextured coating finishes by brush, roller, roller, andspray

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT

To beeligible for an apprenticeship or traineeship, you must be anAustralian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or have full working rightsin Australia.

Requirements

ABOUT YOU

Thesuccessful candidate will have:

Agenuine interest in undertaking a PaintingApprenticeship

AWhite Card, or the ability to obtain one as soon aspossible

Physicalfitness and the ability to perform manual labour

Awillingness to learn and work as part of a team

Apositive attitude, reliability, and strong workethic

Theability to follow instructions and take direction

Trustworthinessand motivation

Preferred(but not essential):

Acurrent driver’s licence and reliable vehicle

Previouspainting or construction-related work experience

BENEFITS

Paidapprenticeship with on-the-job training

Ongoingmentoring from experienced, qualified painters

Nationallyrecognised qualification upon completion

Opportunityto build long-term career pathways in theindustry

Exposureto a variety of residential and commercialprojects

Developmentof practical, in-demand trade skills

Jobsecurity in a growing industry

Eligibility Requirement:

Tobe eligible for an apprenticeship or traineeship, you must be anAustralian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or hold an eligible visa withapproved working rights in Australia. Please note that not all visasubclasses with work rights are eligible for apprenticeshiparrangements. To confirm your visa subclass and working rights inAustralia, you should contact the Department of Home Affairs or checkyour details online via VEVO (Visa Entitlement Verification Online).