Painter

Job No: SSC1500
Location: Sutherland Shire

Join Our Team as a Painter!

  • Become part of a welcoming and cooperative team committed to improving our local spaces.
  • Enjoy a flexible work-life balance with a 9-day fortnight and a strong focus on your well-being.
  • Apply your painting expertise across a variety of exciting projects in parks, buildings, and public areas.
  • Thrive in a supportive workplace that values growth, creativity, and innovation. 

A Bit About Us

Welcome to Sutherland Shire – a region proud of its diverse assets and vibrant community. Our team works hard to maintain and enhance the spaces that matter most. We value collaboration, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to excellence.

As a Painter, you’ll be instrumental in preserving and beautifying our community facilities, from recreational areas to public buildings. If you’re passionate about your trade and want to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Your Role in Our Team

In this role, you’ll carry out a variety of maintenance and construction tasks, including both reactive and planned work, to ensure our public assets remain in excellent condition.

You’ll be expected to:

  • Deliver top-quality painting services that comply with safety and industry standards.
  • Communicate clearly and professionally with customers to provide outstanding service.
  • Work independently while contributing to team projects.
  • Use problem-solving and creative thinking to improve our operations.

Who We're Looking For

We’re seeking a detail-oriented and enthusiastic painter to join our team. The ideal candidate will have:

  • A Certificate III in Painting & Decorating and a White Card (Building Industry Induction).
  • A valid Class C driver’s licence.
  • Additional certifications such as Asbestos Awareness and Elevated Work Platform Licence is a bonus
  • Solid experience in construction and maintenance is advantageous 
  • A strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Join us in shaping a safe, attractive, and thriving environment for everyone. We value teamwork, innovation, and a positive mindset!

 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: Sunday 21 September 2025
  • Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within two week from closing date.
  • Package: From $71,819 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 will 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.

Council is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government’s Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programs, and events.

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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.