Painting Trade Worker

YOURS PAINTING PTY LTD; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full-time role

Weekday schedule with overtime

Diverse projects

PPE provided

Safety training

Career growth support

Job summary

Yours Painting Pty Ltd in Melbourne's western suburbs is looking for an experienced full-time Painter. You will prepare surfaces and apply paints and coatings to high standards across metropolitan Melbourne, on residential, commercial and new-build projects.

The role suits someone who takes pride in a clean, quality finish, works safely, and can work well either independently or as part of a small team. Competitive salary and growth opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Painting and Decorating or equivalent.
• Proven experience in residential and/or commercial painting.
• Able to work safely at heights using ladders, trestles and scaffolding.
• High attention to detail and pride in a quality finish.

Responsibilities

• Inspect surfaces and determine preparation, materials and coatings needed.
• Read job specifications and estimate materials.
• Prepare surfaces, protect areas and apply coatings to high standards.
• Clean and maintain tools and ensure workplace safety.

Skills

Surface preparation

Brush/roller/spray

Safe heights work

Education

Certificate III in Painting and Decorating or equivalent

Tools

Brushes

Rollers

Spray equipment

Job description

Yours Painting Pty Ltd is a painting business based in Melbourne’s western suburbs. We take on residential, commercial and new-build projects. Our workload keeps growing, so we are hiring an experienced full-time Painter to join our team. You will prepare surfaces and apply paints and coatings to a high standard on sites across metropolitan Melbourne. The role suits someone who takes pride in a clean, quality finish, works safely, and is happy working on their own or in a team.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary plus superannuation
• Full-time, permanent position with steady, ongoing work
• Monday to Friday hours, with overtime paid under the award
• Variety of residential, commercial and new-build projects
• PPE, tools and equipment supplied
• Safety inductions and on-the-job training
• Supportive team environment with room to grow your career

YOURS PAINTING PTY LTD

Yours Painting Pty Ltd is a painting business based in Melbourne’s western suburbs. We take on residential, commercial and new-build projects. Our workload keeps growing, so we are hiring an experienced full-time Painter to join our team. You will prepare surfaces and apply paints and coatings to a high standard on sites across metropolitan Melbourne. The role suits someone who takes pride in a clean, quality finish, works safely, and is happy working on their own or in a team.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary plus superannuation
• Full-time, permanent position with steady, ongoing work
• Monday to Friday hours, with overtime paid under the award
• Variety of residential, commercial and new-build projects
• PPE, tools and equipment supplied
• Safety inductions and on-the-job training
• Supportive team environment with room to grow your career

Task & responsibilities

Job assessment and planning

• Inspect surfaces and work out what preparation, materials and coatings each job needs.
• Read job specifications, colour schedules and work orders, and estimate the materials needed.
• Liaise with clients, builders and supervisors on scope, colours and timelines.

Surface preparation

• Protect floors, fixtures, furniture and nearby surfaces with drop sheets and masking.
• Clean, wash and degrease surfaces before treatment.
• Remove old paint, wallpaper and loose material by scraping, sanding, burning off or chemical stripping.
• Fill cracks, holes and joints with putty, plaster or fillers, and sand them smooth.

Application of coatings

• Mix, thin and tint paints, and match colours to specifications.
• Apply sealers, primers, undercoats and finish coats using brushes, rollers and spray equipment.
• Paint interior and exterior walls, ceilings, timber, doors, trims, fences and metal work.
• Apply protective and decorative finishes such as varnishes, stains and enamels.
• Check finished work for coverage, consistency and quality, and touch up as needed.

Equipment, safety and site management

• Set up, use and dismantle ladders, trestles and mobile scaffolding safely.
• Clean, maintain and store brushes, rollers, spray guns and other tools.
• Handle, store and dispose of paints, solvents and chemicals in line with Safety Data Sheets and environmental rules.
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures, including PPE, working at heights and lead-paint precautions.
• Leave work areas clean and tidy at the end of each day and when the job is complete.

Other duties

• Guide and support apprentices or less experienced painters when required.
• Record hours, materials used and job progress, and report issues to the supervisor.
• Carry out other reasonable duties that match the Painter's skills.

Qualification & experience

• Certificate III in Painting and Decorating or equivalent, or at least [3] years of full-time experience as a Painter
• Proven experience in residential and/or commercial painting
• Strong skills in surface preparation and in brush, roller and spray application
• Good knowledge of paint types, primers, sealers and finishes
• Able to work safely at heights using ladders, trestles and scaffolding
• Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• High attention to detail and pride in a quality finish
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work on your own or in a team

About Company

Yours Painting Pty Ltd is an Australian-owned painting company based in Melbourne’s western suburbs (VIC 3029). Since 2020 we have provided professional painting services for residential, commercial and new-build projects across metropolitan Melbourne. We’re known for careful surface preparation, quality finishes and finishing jobs on time. As our client base keeps growing, we’re expanding our team.

Work Type: Full time

Salary: $80000-85000

Job Publish: 28-10-2026

Job Expire: 27-11-2026