Foreman - Signwriting and Painting - EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
Job No:
TSC1637
Location:
Murwillumbah
Internal only - must be a Tweed Shire Council Employee
Eligibility
- Only Tweed Shire Council Employees are eligible to apply for this Expression of Interest.
- Spinifex Recruiting employees (labour hire staff) are not eligible to apply.
Applications MUST be submitted via the Scout application form below, paper copies will not be accepted.
We are seeking a Foreman to oversee our sign writing and painting section. Are you an experienced sign writer with excellent communication and graphic skills; and the ability to manage staff in a busy friendly environment?
About the Role
- Supervises the provision of Graphic Arts, Painting and Signwriting services across a broad range of activities for Council.
- Requires knowledge of the relevant Australian Standards including Roads and Maritime Services (RMS.) regulations associated with the sign industry.
- Uses technical knowledge and skill to operate complex computerised sign making plotters, digital wide format printers, and use hand brushed signwriting skills.
- Ensures quality assurance and compliance to our visual standards.
What’s on offer:
- a base salary ranging from $74,572 per annum with competency-based increments up to $87,551 per annum, plus 12% super
- 76 hour, 9 day fortnight
- training and development opportunities
- flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
We are seeking:
- Trade Certificate to carry out the works of Signwriting, painting and Graphic Arts.
- An understanding of schematic diagrams, architectural and structural drawings.
- Build and maintain working relationships with internal and external clients.
- Experience supervising a small team, ensuring productivity and team spirit.
Where it's located:
This position in based in Murwillumbah and can be directed to work from any Council work site.
Position closes:
Friday 6 February 2026 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time).
Click here to view the Position Description
Click here for more information on the Recruitment Process
Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process. Click here for more information.
How To Apply:
You must use your own email address, and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with council.
Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later.
- Please consider the below questions in relation to the position, and if interested complete the application form.
- A current resume is required.
- Applicants may be interviewed.
- Review your expression of interest to confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to submit your application.
You may wish to prepare your responses in a Word document. You can then COPY and PASTE your answers from Word into the below fields.
- Do you hold a relevant Trade Certificate to carry out the works of Signwriting, painting and Graphic Arts.
- Outline your technical experience, including use of signwriting equipment and CAD software.
- Do you hold a current vehicle licence?
- Detail your ability to supervise staff, coordinate day‑to‑day workshop operations, manage materials and equipment, plan for future technical requirements while working independently and as part of a client‑focused team.
- Detail your competence in the application of appropriate codes, statutory, regulatory and Australian stands relevant to the sign and paint industry.
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