Plasterer/ Painter - Full time

Thrive House PTY; Caboolture; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Career development

Supportive team

Job summary

Thrive House in Caboolture is seeking an experienced Plasterer/Painter to join our maintenance team. You will perform plastering, patching, painting and property presentation across more than 26 residential care and SIL properties in SE Queensland, working with our Maintenance Manager.

We value hands-on tradespeople who can handle general maintenance, minor carpentry and safety compliance, while communicating professionally with staff and contractors.

Qualifications

• Experience plastering, patching and painting residential properties.
• Ability to perform general maintenance and minor carpentry.
• Proactive about safety and compliance.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Complete plastering, patching, painting and property presentation.
• General maintenance and handyman tasks across homes and offices.
• Undertake minor repairs including basic carpentry and hardware replacements.
• Identify and elevate safety and compliance concerns proactively.
• Coordinate materials and assist with job planning and completion.
• Travel between multiple sites across SE Queensland.

Skills

Plastering

Painting

Maintenance

Safety compliance

Customer service

Education

Trade qualification in plastering/painting

Job description

The Opportunity

We are seeking a hands-on and reliable Plasterer/ Painter to join our growing team based out of our Caboolture office.

Working alongside our experienced Maintenance Manager and broader maintenance team, you will support the upkeep and presentation of more than 26 residential care and SIL properties across Brisbane, Moreton Bay and the Sunshine Coast.

This role is ideal for an experienced tradesperson who enjoys varied work, takes pride in high standards and is comfortable working across a broad range of maintenance and handyman tasks beyond their core trade. This role is also open to less experienced candidates that are willing to learn and gain experience.

This is a full-time role and operates on a 9-day fortnight, with an RDO every second Friday.

The Plasterer/Painter Will:

• Complete plastering, patching, painting and property presentation works


• Carry out general property maintenance and handyman tasks across residential homes and offices


• Undertake minor repairs including basic carpentry, hardware replacements and maintenance tasks


• Identify and elevate maintenance, safety and compliance concerns proactively


• Coordinate materials and assist with job planning and completion


• Liaise professionally with staff, contractors and management


• Maintain safe, clean and compliant work practices across all sites


• Travel between multiple sites throughout South East Queensland as required


• Strong plastering and painting experiencepreferable with a trade's qualification


• Demonstrated ability to work beyond your primary trade across a broad range of maintenance and handyman tasks


• Experience in general maintenance, property maintenance or handyman-style roles


• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage competing priorities


• Strong problem-solving skills and practical decision-making ability


• Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills


• High work standards and strong attention to detail


• Good time management and organisational skills


• Reasonable level of physical fitness


• Experience working across multiple sites or properties is highly regarded


• Experience within residential, community housing, disability or care environments is highly regarded


• Commitment to training and continuous development with a desire to Thrive!


• You are eligible to work in Australia, hold a current QLD driver’s licence and are eligible to obtain an NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, Blue Card and Child Safety suitability requirements as applicable

Why We Think You'll Love Working For Us

• Meaningful Work – Make a difference by helping maintain safe and welcoming homes for vulnerable young people and adults


• 9-Day Fortnight with weekends off – Enjoy improved work-life balance with a rostered day off every second week


• Diverse Work – No two days are the same, with varied maintenance work across multiple properties


• Growth & Development – Opportunities for training and ongoing development


• Supportive Team – Join a practical, values-driven team with genuine purpose and impact


• Rewards and recognition program – including birthday and anniversary gifts


• Access to free and confidential Employee Assistance Program

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At Thrive House, we wholeheartedly embrace diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that reflects a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.