Painting Apprenticeships

Aussie Painters Network; Bayside; On-site; AUD 15,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid apprenticeship

On-the-job training

National qualification on completion

Career pathways

Diverse projects

Trade skills development

Job security

Job summary

Aussie Painters Network is seeking Painting Apprentices to join member teams in the Sydney area, delivering hands-on experience alongside qualified painters. This is a chance to build a rewarding career in painting and decorating with mentoring and support throughout the apprenticeship.

You will gain practical skills, learn to prepare surfaces, read plans, and apply paints on residential and commercial projects. A pathway to a nationally recognised qualification is provided.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in undertaking a Painting Apprenticeship.
• White Card or 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.
• Positive attitude, reliability, and strong work ethic.

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, and spray.

Skills

Eye for detail

Team player

Willingness to learn

Physical fitness

Positive attitude

Follow instructions

Trustworthy

Education

White Card

Job description

Bexley, Australia | Posted on 03/08/2026

• Region Central Sydney (CBD and Inner Suburbs)
• Industry Painting and Decorating
• City Bexley
• Province NSW
• Country Australia
• Postal Code 2207

Job Description

We arerecruiting Painting Apprentices on behalf of our members tojoin their growing teams.

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, and spray

Requirements

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will have:

• Agenuine interest in undertaking a Painting Apprenticeship
• 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 work ethic
• 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 the industry
• Exposureto a variety of residential and commercial projects
• 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).