What’s on OfferPosition Location: Brisbane (Morningside SiteStart Date: Immediate start available – pending standard employment checksEmployment Type: Permanent, Full-Time (38 hours per week)Schedule: Monday to FridayAdditional Hours: Regular overtime available, paid with applicable penalty ratesJob Security: Solid pipeline of ongoing work through to the end of 2026Pay Cycle: Weekly pay - every ThursdayThe OpportunityAustal has an opportunity for an experienced Industrial Painter.  As part of the role, you will perform associated blasting, preparation and painting tasks within the shipyard environment on vessels and associated components / equipment, or other tasks on time, in full and to standard, while striving for continuous improvement. The Painter / Blaster is responsible for keeping themselves and their colleagues safe as well as maintaining a clean, tidy and productive work environment. What’s involvedWater blasting and abrasive blasting of hulls & structuresSanding, masking & de-masking to vessels hulls & structuresFill & fairing ships sides & hull repairsPriming, undercoating, top coating of all paint systems to all surfacesAirless spray painting & pot gun spraying to vessel hulls & structuresBrush and roller paintingConduct fire & confined space watch as required and directed by Supervisor / ManagerEnsuring good housekeeping is practiced.During periods of reduced trade specific works, assist in other trade-based sectors of the business as reasonably directed by Supervisors / ManagersUnderstand, embrace, implement and comply with all Austal Policies and Procedures relating to HSEQ You’ll needEssentialRelevant Trade Certification or industry experience.Construction White CardProtective Coatings Quality control.Capable of performing work in a safe and acceptable manner.Demonstrate adequate theoretical knowledge.Ability to use standard tools and equipment related to the trade.Possess good time management skills and ability to meet set targets.DesirableHR Licenses – Forklift / Confined Space / EWPFirst Attack Fire Fighting Training / First AidPrevious experience in Marine / Ship repair or Heavy Industry. Why AustalCompetitive compensation and benefits package.Professional development and training opportunities.A supportive and dynamic work environment.Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation. Our global team is guided by a universal set of values that describe the focus of our efforts. Our goal is for all our decisions and actions to reflect these core values. We believe that putting our values into practice creates the greatest benefits for our shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and communities in which we serve.Excellence - Customer Focus - Integrity - Team WorkAt Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply. AUD Brisbane 4000

Industrial Painter

What’s on Offer

  • Position Location: Brisbane (Morningside Site
  • Start Date: Immediate start available – pending standard employment checks
  • Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time (38 hours per week)
  • Schedule: Monday to Friday
  • Additional Hours: Regular overtime available, paid with applicable penalty rates
  • Job Security: Solid pipeline of ongoing work through to the end of 2026
  • Pay Cycle: Weekly pay - every Thursday

The Opportunity

Austal has an opportunity for an experienced Industrial Painter.  As part of the role, you will perform associated blasting, preparation and painting tasks within the shipyard environment on vessels and associated components / equipment, or other tasks on time, in full and to standard, while striving for continuous improvement. The Painter / Blaster is responsible for keeping themselves and their colleagues safe as well as maintaining a clean, tidy and productive work environment.

 

What’s involved

  • Water blasting and abrasive blasting of hulls & structures
  • Sanding, masking & de-masking to vessels hulls & structures
  • Fill & fairing ships sides & hull repairs
  • Priming, undercoating, top coating of all paint systems to all surfaces
  • Airless spray painting & pot gun spraying to vessel hulls & structures
  • Brush and roller painting
  • Conduct fire & confined space watch as required and directed by Supervisor / Manager
  • Ensuring good housekeeping is practiced.
  • During periods of reduced trade specific works, assist in other trade-based sectors of the business as reasonably directed by Supervisors / Managers
  • Understand, embrace, implement and comply with all Austal Policies and Procedures relating to HSEQ

 

You’ll need

Essential

  • Relevant Trade Certification or industry experience.
  • Construction White Card
  • Protective Coatings Quality control.
  • Capable of performing work in a safe and acceptable manner.
  • Demonstrate adequate theoretical knowledge.
  • Ability to use standard tools and equipment related to the trade.
  • Possess good time management skills and ability to meet set targets.

Desirable

  • HR Licenses – Forklift / Confined Space / EWP
  • First Attack Fire Fighting Training / First Aid
  • Previous experience in Marine / Ship repair or Heavy Industry.

 

Why Austal

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • A supportive and dynamic work environment.
  • Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.

 

Our global team is guided by a universal set of values that describe the focus of our efforts. Our goal is for all our decisions and actions to reflect these core values. We believe that putting our values into practice creates the greatest benefits for our shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and communities in which we serve.

Excellence - Customer Focus - Integrity - Team Work

At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply.

  • Posted Date 08 Oct 2025
  • Location Brisbane
    QLD / Australia
  • Industry Trades & Services
  • Job Type Full Time
  • Salary Not provided