Painter

Employer: Maddy's Painting Services Pty Ltd
Location: Thornhill Park, Victoria 3335
Employment Type: Full-time, ongoing
Salary: AUD $77,000 – $80,000 per annum plus superannuation

Maddy's Painting Services Pty Ltd is a specialist Australian painting contractor based in Thornhill Park, Victoria, delivering high-quality interior and exterior painting services across residential, commercial, and project-based sites. The business operates within a structured trade framework, applying professional systems, safe work practices, and consistent quality controls across all works.

Projects regularly involve detailed surface preparation, specialist coating systems, spray-applied finishes, and works conducted at height using scaffolding and access equipment. The company maintains strong operational standards and a hands-on trade culture focused on workmanship quality and site safety.

The Painting Trades Worker is responsible for carrying out skilled painting and finishing tasks across a variety of worksites while supporting overall project delivery.

This role blends independent trade execution with team-based assistance, requiring the ability to work autonomously on allocated tasks while also assisting senior painters and supervisors on complex or high-access works. The position demands technical competence, reliability, and strict adherence to safety and quality standards.

Trade and Technical Duties

• Preparing interior and exterior surfaces through sanding, scraping, patching, sealing, and priming
• Applying paints, varnishes, stains, lacquers, and protective coatings using brush, roller, and spray-painting methods
• Operating spray-painting equipment to achieve uniform, high-quality finishes
• Mixing paints and coatings in accordance with product specifications and job requirements
• Reading and following job instructions, drawings, and finish schedules

Team and Project Support

• Assisting senior painters with detailed finishes and specialised coating applications
• Supporting scaffold-based and height-access works in line with safety procedures
• Working cooperatively with team members to meet project timelines and site requirements
• Maintaining site cleanliness, masking, surface protection, and post-work clean-up

Work Health and Safety

• Working safely on scaffolding and elevated platforms
• Complying with all WHS policies, safe work method statements, and PPE requirements
• Identifying and reporting hazards, surface defects, or access issues

Quality and Professional Standards

• Delivering finishes that meet company quality standards and client expectations
• Maintaining a professional manner when working on active sites and client premises
• Skills and Experience Required

Essential Requirements

• Certificate III in Painting and Decorating (CPC30620 or equivalent)
• Minimum 1 year of relevant trade experience
• Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• Demonstrated experience working on scaffolding and elevated access systems
• Proven experience using spray-painting equipment
• Strong knowledge of surface preparation, coatings, and finishing techniques
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable Attributes

• Experience across residential and commercial painting projects
• High attention to detail and strong workmanship standards
• Reliable, punctual, and safety-focused approach
  

• Full-time, ongoing employment with a specialist painting contractor
• Competitive salary aligned with skills and experience
• Consistent workflow across structured projects
• Supportive trade-based team environment