Painter - Grafton And Northern Regional Nsw

About us

Transport for NSW keeps our State moving by providing safe, integrated and efficient transport systems. We put our customers at the centre of everything we do – and we do a lot. We connect people, communities and industry and manage how they use our road, rail and maritime networks and services, and even active modes like walking and cycling. The work we do connects the journeys you take every day.

We are a state government organisation made up of more than 28,000 people and we're in the middle of delivering the largest transport infrastructure program in Australia's history. We work across planning, policy and procurement, harnessing data and technology to develop smarter and more adaptive transport solutions.

That means job opportunities in metropolitan and regional areas across NSW – and you have the chance to be part of creating a lasting legacy that will benefit generations to come.

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Join a team committed to putting safety first
Temporary Fixed term opportunity until March 2025.
Flexible with locations from Ballina to Port Macquarie!

The Opportunity

Right now, Transport for NSW is looking for an experienced and qualified Painter to join the paint crew team. Currently the position is based at Ballina, however due to the nature of the role and the extensive travel and working away from home commitments we are flexible with locations across regions from Ballina to Port Macquarie.

The role requires significant travel commitments as it is a site-based role and project based. You will be required to live and work away from home the majority of the time. You will also be required to travel outside of normal work hours including some weekends with early starts on-site.

We are currently working on major project including a Bridge at Wauchope and upcoming projects include bridges at Nymboida, Port Macquarie, Macksville, Gunnedah and Chambigne (Grafton). Other duties include but not limited to:

Painting of surfaces including timber and steel, ensuring the product manufacturers specifications, and RMS standards are met
Inspecting painting work to make sure it meets the required standards
Performing advanced scaffolding work when to ensure painting gets done as efficiently and effectively
Providing guidance and support to other team members
Blast & paint in containment
Blasting lead paints on Steel Bridges
Sandblasting
Airless Painting
Stripe Coating
Knowledge of Jotun paints
Operation of compressors
Air preps
Vacuum System
Establishing Ducting
Assisting with construction of Containment

Please note as a part of this role you will also be required to work at night occasionally and travel away from home and camp away.

About you

The successful candidate will be a trade qualified painter with previous experience in a painting and blasting role, ideally within a similar heavy industrial environment. You will also have the ability to work effectively in a team environment, have good communication skills and have a passion for workplace health & safety. You can demonstrate the following:

Good knowledge and skills in use of plant, equipment & hand tools
Pride in your workmanship
A confident & mature work ethic
Ability to work in a team or as an individual as required
Understanding and respect for WHS requirements
Willingness & ability to carry out all facets of project works
General building skills & awareness

A current driving licence and Construction Industry White Card are both an essential requirement for this role and the successful candidate will be required to undergo security and criminal record check prior to appointment.

Benefits

When you join Transport for NSW, you become part of a forward-thinking organisation that offers generous working conditions, flexible working options and a real commitment to developing your skills.

The salary for this position is Grade 1-3 ($1,289.60 - $1,354.00 per week) per week plus superannuation plus allowances.

How to apply

Find out more about Transport for NSW at https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/about-us

We take the WH&S and the management of fatigue of our employees seriously. Therefore, to be successful in this role it is a requirement that you must live within a reasonable distance from your identified Headquarters/depot.

Applications close: 11:59pm on Sunday 11 June 2023

We’re an inclusive and flexible workplace

Here at Transport, we want our workforce to reflect the communities we serve by being an inclusive, diverse and flexible place for all our people.

Transport is committed to creating employment and career development opportunities for Aboriginal people. These include dedicated employee networks and yarn ups, as well as career development, leadership and mentoring programs for Aboriginal people working at Transport to connect, share and learn. Our Aboriginal Employment Unit (AEU), run by a team of Aboriginal employees, is available to support current and prospective employees. For more information, email the AEU team at Aboriginal.Employment@transport.nsw.gov.au or visit Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment page.

We want to ensure that employees living with disability, as well as those providing care, are supported. Visit Supporting people with disability to learn more about our initiatives and requesting recruitment and workplace adjustments.

Please contact the Talent Specialist if you’d like to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us throughout the recruitment process or would like to discuss flexible work options. For any enquiries, please email Telisa Hudson at TELISA.HUDSON@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

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