Signwriter Painter
Job No:
TSC1760
Location:
Murwillumbah
We are seeking a Signwriter Painter to join our team. This opportunity is for a qualified Signwriter Painter who enjoys a variety in their workday, while working with a great team environment.
About the role:
- Provides signwriting services and advice to stakeholders to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards
- Responsible for the manufacture and install of signage on all Council facilities and assets.
- A balance between field work (installation of signs) and in-housework (production and preparation of signage).
What's on offer:
- a base salary ranging from $64,608 per annum with competency-based increments up to $74,025 per annum, plus 12% super
- a permanent full time position
- 76-hour, 9 day fortnight
- training and development opportunities
- flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
- generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).
We are seeking:
- trade certificate or equivalent level of training to carry out the works of signwriting and painting
- current driver's licence - car
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Skilled in applying trade and signwriting techniques to complete work to required standards.
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Sound understanding and application of relevant industry codes and standards.
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Strong knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements and safe work practices.
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Effective written and verbal communication skills.
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Experience using signwriting plotters and associated design/production software.
About us:
- Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
- The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
- Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
- Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.
Where it's located:
This position is based in Murwillumbah and can be directed to work from any Council work site.
Position closes:
Friday 4 September 2026 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.
Click here to view the Position Description
TIPS for Addressing the Selection Criteria
Click here for more information on the Recruitment Process
Pre-Employment Screening:
Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process.
Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:
- Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
- Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct. Click here for more information.
Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors. Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.
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.
- Have your Resume document ready to go.
- Fill out all questions below. Click 'Next'.
- You'll then be prompted to attach your resume and other documents (if applicable). Click 'Next'.
- Review your application to confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to submit your application.
If you'd like to COPY and PASTE question fields into a separate Word document to work on over time, please find them listed below:
- Why are you interested in working at Tweed Shire Council, and what excites you most about this particular opportunity?
- Do you hold a Trade Certificate or equivalent level of training to carry out the works of signwriting and painting? Please provide details
- Can you tell us about your experience in signwriting and the types of work you have completed?
- How do you ensure your work complies with relevant industry standards and requirements?
- What steps do you take to maintain workplace health and safety while working?
- Can you give an example of a time you had to communicate clearly with a client or team member to complete a job?
- What experience do you have using signwriting plotters and related software programs?
- Can you describe a project where you used both your trade skills and signwriting equipment to achieve a successful outcome?
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| Unit | Parks and Active Communities |
| Job Grade | JG4 |
| Industry | Parks and Active Communities |
| Employment Type | Full Time |
