Painter - Full-Time, Permanent

Nexton Australia Pty Ltd is delivering quality products and services with a strong commitment to professionalism, innovation, and customer satisfaction. The company is dedicated to maintaining high standards across its operations and fostering a collaborative and supportive workplace culture. Nexton Australia Pty Ltd values integrity, quality workmanship, and continuous improvement, providing employees with opportunities for professional growth and long-term career development.

The Painter position is responsible for supporting the delivery of high-quality painting and surface finishing services across residential and commercial projects. The role contributes to the preparation, treatment, and painting of interior and exterior surfaces while ensuring workmanship, presentation, and safety standards are maintained. The Painter plays an important role in project delivery by helping the business meet client requirements, maintain service quality, complete projects within agreed timeframes, and support the ongoing success and reputation of the company.

• Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, scraping, filling cracks and removing old paint or wall coverings.
• Apply paint, varnish, stains, sealants and protective coatings to interior and exterior surfaces using brushes, rollers and spray equipment.
• Read and interpret work specifications, drawings and project requirements to determine materials and application methods.
• Mix and match paints, colours and finishes to achieve required results and client specifications.
• Measure work areas and estimate material requirements for painting projects.
• Protect surrounding surfaces, furniture and fixtures before commencing painting activities.
• Apply primers, undercoats and finishing coats to walls, ceilings, doors, windows, structures and other surfaces.
• Repair minor surface defects including holes, cracks and damaged plaster prior to painting.
• Install and remove scaffolding, ladders and protective coverings where required.
• Ensure painting activities are completed in accordance with quality standards, workplace health and safety requirements, and project timelines.
• Inspect completed work to ensure consistency of finish, colour accuracy and overall workmanship quality.

• Certificate III in Painting and Decorating, Certificate IV in Building and Construction, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the occupation.
• Minimum of 1-2 is years of relevant full-time experience as a Painter where formal qualifications are not held.
• Demonstrated experience in residential, commercial, and industrial painting projects.
• Strong knowledge of painting techniques, colour matching, surface preparation, and finishing methods.
• Experience working with a variety of coatings, paints, varnishes, protective finishes, and specialised painting materials.