Sutherland Shire Council

Painter (Graffiti Removal)

Painter (Graffiti Removalist)

• Join a dedicated team focused on maintaining the aesthetic appeal of community assets.
• Utilise your skills in graffiti removal across various public and private properties.
• Opportunity to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on graffiti initiatives.
• Engage in proactive maintenance to enhance safety and functionality of public spaces.

About Sutherland Shire Council

Sutherland Shire Council is committed to enhancing the community's quality of life through effective infrastructure and facility management. We value our employees and strive to create a workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion, and career growth.

As a member of our team, you will have access to ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring you can contribute effectively to our community-focused initiatives.

Position Overview

The Painter (Graffiti Removalist) plays a crucial role in delivering effective graffiti removal services across Sutherland Shire’s assets. This position is essential in maintaining the cleanliness and visual appeal of both public and private properties, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all residents.

Key responsibilities include executing the Graffiti Removal Program, delivering reactive maintenance, collaborating on graffiti initiatives, providing estimates for private property graffiti removal, and recommending products that enhance the longevity of coatings on various surfaces.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in painting and decorating, along with a commitment to safety and quality in all work conducted. You should be self-motivated, capable of working independently, and possess excellent communication skills.

• Trade Certificate in Painting & Decorating (Cert 3) required.
• Valid Class C driver's licence and WHS Construction Induction (White Card).
• Experience in documentation and reporting of graffiti incidents.
• Proven ability to estimate time and materials for projects accurately.
• Strong understanding of Work, Health & Safety (WHS) policies and procedures.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Desirable qualifications include an Elevated Work Platform (EWP) certificate, scaffolding certificate, working at heights certificate, asbestos awareness training, and confined spaces certification.

 If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council!

• Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
• Get your application in by 11.59pm: Thursday 3 April 2025.
• Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within one week from closing date.
• Package: From $69,727 gross p.a. plus 11.5% superannuation.
• Hours of work:  Permanent Full Time 38 hours per week, 9 day fortnight.
• To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, corporate membership to our leisure centres, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks (including Covid-19 Vaccination), and may also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

Reach out to Phillip Ryan, Facility Operations Manager, pryan@ssc.nsw.gov.au for any job specific enquiries.
Melanie Silburn, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, msilburn@ssc.nsw.gov.au can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.

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