Painter

Job No: SSC1425
Location: Sutherland Shire

Join Our Team as a Painter!

  • Be part of a friendly and collaborative team dedicated to enhancing our community.
  • Enjoy a balanced work schedule with a 9-day fortnight and a focus on your well-being.
  • Utilise your skills in a variety of engaging projects across parks, buildings, and public spaces.
  • Benefit from a supportive environment that encourages growth and innovation.

A Little About Us

Welcome to Sutherland Shire, where we take pride in our diverse asset portfolio and the vibrant community we serve. Our team is on a mission to keep our environment beautiful and functional. We believe in working together, respecting each other's ideas, and striving for excellence in everything we do.

As a Painter, you'll play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing our community spaces, from parks to leisure facilities. If you have a passion for your craft and enjoy making a difference, we want to hear from you!

Your Role in Our Team

As our Painter, you'll be responsible for a wide range of maintenance and construction tasks. This includes everything from reactive maintenance to planned projects, all designed to keep our public assets in top shape.

You'll have the opportunity to:

  • Deliver high-quality painting services that meet safety and regulatory standards.
  • Communicate effectively with our customers to provide top-notch service and support.
  • Work independently while also being a team player, collaborating on various projects.
  • Think critically and creatively to solve problems and enhance our operations.

Who We're Looking For

If you're enthusiastic about painting and have a knack for detail, we want you on our team! Our ideal candidate will have:

  • A Painting & Decorating Trade Certificate (Cert 3) and a Building Industry Induction Certificate (white card).
  • A valid Class C driver’s licence
  • Certifications like Asbestos Awareness and Elevated Work Platform Licence would be a bonus
  • A solid background in construction and maintenance, with a proven ability to interpret technical plans and specifications.
  • A commitment to safety, teamwork, and continual improvement.

Join us in creating a safe and beautiful environment for all. We value collaboration, innovation, and a positive attitude!

 If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council!

  • Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
  • Get your application in by 11.59pm: Thursday 10 July 2025.
  • Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within one week from closing date.
  • Package: From $69,785 gross p.a. plus 12% superannuation.
  • Hours of work:  Permanent Full Time 38 hours per week, 9 day fortnight.
  • To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks (including Covid-19 Vaccination), and may also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

Click on the link to check out the Position Description

Reach out to Michael Madden, Coordinator, Facilities Maintenance mmadden@ssc.nsw.gov.au for any job specific enquiries.
Melanie Silburn, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, msilburn@ssc.nsw.gov.au can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.

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Sutherland Shire Council (Council) adheres to The Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 NSW when collecting, using and storing your personal information, and is committed to ensuring the privacy of your personal information. Council is collecting your personal information as part of the recruitment and selection process and advises your application will be hosted by an external service provider under contract by Council. By proceeding with your application, you acknowledge your personal information will be hosted by Councils’ external service provider until such time as you notify otherwise.


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About Us

If you want to make a difference and be part of a challenging and rewarding working environment, then joining us just might be the right career move for you! Join a passionate and dedicated team covering a diversity of services, industries and occupations.

At Sutherland Shire Council we do more than serve our community – we are our community. Our energy can be seen in everything we do. From having a can-do attitude, to embracing change and opportunities, being people-centred and working together as one.