Painter

We are seeking a Labourer – Painter to join our Building Trades team and help maintain and enhance Council buildings and facilities across the region.

Reporting to the Team Leader Building Trades, you will undertake a range of hands-on duties including surface preparation, painting and finishing, minor maintenance works and general labouring support. You will also assist with maintaining tools, equipment and safe, tidy worksites while contributing to the presentation, upkeep and ongoing maintenance of Council assets.

Benefits

• $72,322 - $77,228 p.a. + super + allowances
• Full Time + Fortnightly RDO
• 5 Weeks Annual Leave + 3 Weeks Personal Leave
• PPE Provided
• Based in Innisfail and across the region

About the Role

• Undertake painting, surface preparation and finishing across Council buildings and facilities.
• Complete minor maintenance, cleaning and general labouring tasks.
• Support the delivery of Council’s planned painting and renewal program.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality and attention to detail.
• Assist other trades to keep Council facilities safe, clean and well maintained.
• Work positively with Council teams and members of the community.

Skills & Experience

• Certificate III in Painting and Decorating or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years’ post-apprenticeship experience in painting, graffiti removal or building maintenance.
• Current Queensland C Class Driver Licence.
• Construction White Card.
• Working at Heights certification, or ability to obtain.
• Strong safety awareness, communication and teamwork skills.

Our Council

Cassowary Coast Regional Council proudly serves the vibrant communities of Innisfail, Tully, Mission Beach and Cardwell, delivering essential services and infrastructure across one of Queensland’s most unique regions. Located in Far North Queensland, the Cassowary Coast is where the Wet Tropics Rainforest meets the Great Barrier Reef, offering an extraordinary natural environment and strong community spirit. Council is committed to supporting a sustainable, liveable and resilient region for residents, businesses and visitors alike.

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted via the Cassowary Coast Regional Council website by 7.30pm Monday, 21 September 2026.

To apply, review the position information and submit your application using the Apply button, including:

·       A cover letter addressing the selection criteria

·       A current resume outlining relevant skills, experience and qualifications

·       Copies of relevant licences and qualifications

The successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and a medical assessment to confirm fitness for the role.

Questions

If you have questions after reading the information on our website, or you are having difficulty viewing the position online, please contact us: People & Safety, P: (07) 4030 2216 4030 2216) or E: [email protected]

Cassowary Coast Regional Council is strengthened by diversity and we celebrate our inclusive workplace culture that brings great value to our organisation and community as a whole. We promote and apply equality of opportunity throughout our recruitment process and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer.