Apprentice Painter

Personnel Area:  Infrastructure Servies

Branch: Construction Trade Services

Salary Range: AUD $595.20 per week (Junior) / AUD $1226.40 per week (Adult over 21 years)

Work type: Temporary Full-time position

Duration: Up to 4 years 

Location: Eagle Farm Operations Centre, with work across Brisbane

Paint Your Future with Brisbane City Council!

Do you have a passion for working outdoors and an eye for detail? Brisbane City Council is offering an exciting opportunity to learn a trade from industry experts through our nationally recognised Certificate III in Painting and Decorating Apprenticeship.

Apprenticeship – Painting and Decorating 

As a Painting and Decorating Apprentice, you’ll play a role in maintaining and enhancing Brisbane City Council’s assets. You’ll learn how to prepare surfaces, apply paint finishes by brush and roller, match colours, and apply clear stains. You’ll also gain hands-on experience using industry tools and equipment, working safely at heights, and following best practices for treating hazards.

You’ll earn a wage while completing a Certificate III in Painting and Decorating, giving you the opportunity to put theory into practice.

 What You’ll Bring to the Role:

• a genuine interest in the painting and decorating industry
• enjoy practical, hands-on work and solving problems
• take safety seriously for yourself and your team
• willingness to learn at TAFE and on the job with guidance from a qualified mentor
• good communication skills and the ability to listen and follow instructions
• a positive attitude and commitment to working well within a team
• pride in your work and ownership of the results you deliver.

 Why Join Us?

• earn while you learn with a trusted and secure employer
• gain a nationally recognised Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
• work on a variety of projects that help keep Brisbane looking its best
• learn from experienced mentors and be supported by a friendly, skilled team.

 Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions
• competitive salary. 

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE

How to apply:  Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.

This role may require you to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role.

For more information: Please call Zoe Hare on 07 3178 5012

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Friday 8th May 2026 @ 11:55pm AEST

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.