About the opportunityAre you ready to roll up your sleeves and get painting? Were looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as an Apprentice Painter. In this hands-on role, youll learn about painting and decoratinghelping maintain and brighten Council buildings and facilities. Youll work alongside experienced painters, gaining valuable skills while working toward your Certificate III in Painting and Decorating. If you have a keen eye for detail, enjoy working with your hands, and want to start a career where you can make a real impact, this is your chance!About youTo succeed in this role, you will have:Basic knowledge of Painting and Decorating and the ability to complete a Certificate III in Painting and Decorating;Effective verbal and written communication skills, along with sound literacy and numeracy skills;The ability to work effectively in a team, participate in group activities, and promote teamwork and cooperation;Willingness to undertake training, learn new skills, and develop new work practices;Holder of or willingness to obtain within 3 months of starting a White Card (Work Health and Safety General Construction Induction);Highly desirable: Current Provisional or Class C Drivers Licence.For more details about this opportunity, see the Position Description.Remuneration:Salary as per the Local Government (State) Award plus superannuation.Benefits:4-Year Temporary ApprenticeshipFull-time 38 hours/week12% superannuation19-day month (RDO scheme)Supportive learning environmentPicturesque Hunter Valley location!What''s next?Applications for the 2026 LAUNCH program are now open! Please complete the online application and submit detailed responses to the selection criteria, demonstrating your interest and commitment to the apprenticeship.For guidance on addressing the selection criteria, visit our How to Apply page.Pre-Employment Screening:Recommended candidates will need to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing) and other checks such as references, employment history, working with children, or criminal record checks before an employment offer is made.About Us:Cessnock City Council values its people and core principles. We offer opportunities to serve the community, promote growth and sustainability, and foster a diverse, inclusive workforce.We respect diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ community members, veterans, and those with disabilities.We support veterans through partnerships with the Veterans Employment Program and the NSW Government, aiming to help them find meaningful employment.If you require adjustments during the recruitment process or have accessibility needs, contact recruitment@cessnock.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.Applications Close: Thursday 31 July 2025 at 11:30 pmContact: Noel Sweetman, Building Maintenance Coordinator at (02) 4993 4302You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply.Guided by staff values of integrity, respect, teamwork, accountability, and excellence, Cessnock City Council is an attractive and thriving employer of choice. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Apprentice Painter