Qualified Painter - Trades Crew

The City of Parramatta is going through unprecedented change and transformation as we grow and transform into a Global City. The intensity of growth and investment in City of Parramatta means that Council, their partners, and community have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the City’s future and ensure it is culturally, socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable. 

About the role 

Join our Trades Team as a qualified Painter and help keep Parramatta’s public spaces and facilities looking their best through high‑quality painting and maintenance work.

What your day to day may look like: 
 

• Carrying out painting, signs/graphics and other tasks across Council facilities and public areas

• Inspecting sites to identify maintenance needs and reduce safety risks

• Completing scheduled programs of work efficiently and to a high standard

• Using Council systems (including iPad/Worx Online) to record work and complete admin tasks

• Supporting other teams during wet weather or emergency situations

• Providing feedback on tools, materials and ways to improve how we work

What’s on offer
We are offering an attractive weekly remuneration from $1,402.31 to $1,543.77 plus 12% superannuation.

This position will attract allowances in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023, this could include the Adverse Working Conditions Level Allowance.

In addition City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:

• Free & Onsite Parking & Gym
• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Significant leave benefits (up to 12 days flexi-time, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
• Learning and training opportunities
• Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, flu shots, etc.) 

Who we are we looking for: 
A skilled, safety‑minded trade professional who takes pride in their work and enjoys contributing to a team that keeps the city looking its best.

You will also bring: 

• Basic tech confidence (iPad/job systems)
• Confidence using hand tools, power tools and equipment
• The physical ability to handle manual tasks and work at heights if required
• A strong commitment to safety and quality workmanship

Licences & Qualifications

• Minimum certificate III in Painting (Trade qualification)
• Current NSW Driver’s Licence (Class C).
• Construction industry certificate “White Card

Want to know more? 

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description. 

 

Review our Values Flyer which outlines Council's core values and behaviours. 

Alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Ibby Custovic on email icustovic@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au. 

How to apply 

Candidates MUST apply online.  Please attach your licences as part of your application. 

Applications close 9pm, Wednesday, 4 March, 2026 and will not be accepted through any other medium.

This position requires the preferred candidate to undertake a Pre-Employment Medical Check, which also includes a Drug and Alcohol test. 

The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result. 

Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, ADF veterans, LGBTIQA+ and other culturally diverse groups.  We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.