- 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
ThePainter (Graffiti Removalist)is responsible for maintaining the aesthetic and safety of public and private properties across Sutherland Shire by executing graffiti removal and prevention programs. This role ensures a clean, welcoming environment for the community.
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.
- 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 10 July 2025.
- Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within one week from closing date.
- Hours of work: Permanent Full Time 38 hours per week, 9 day fortnight.
- To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, 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 Michael Madden, Coordinator, Facilities Maintenance mmadden@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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Privacy Acknowledgment
Sutherland Shire Council (Council) adheres to The Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 NSW when collecting, using and storing your personal information, and is committed to ensuring the privacy of your personal information. Council is collecting your personal information as part of the recruitment and selection process and advises your application will be hosted by an external service provider under contract by Council.By proceeding with your application, you acknowledge your personal information will be hosted by Councils' external service provider until such time as you notify otherwise.
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Questions
Please confirm that you have read the position description and meet all essential qualification/licence requirements of the role. * Please note that you will be required to provide evidence of these as part of the recruitment process. *
- Yes I meet all essential qualification/licence requirements of the role
- No I do not meet this requirement
- Please outline your relevant experience and qualifications: *
Are you a current employee of Sutherland Shire Council? *
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Have you previously been employed by Sutherland Shire Council? *
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Due to the permanent nature of the position, applicants must hold an Australian/New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency and have unlimited and unrestricted working rights. *
- I AM a Permanent Resident or Citizen of Australia or New Zealand
- I AM NOT a Permanent Resident or Citizen of Australia or New Zealand
- Please describe your experience with graffiti removal and the techniques or products you have used in previous roles. *
- What types of cleaning agents and tools are you familiar with for graffiti removal, and how do you determine which products are best suited for different materials? *
- Why do you believe you are the best candidate for the role? *
- Should you be successful with your application, will you be engaging in other employment (including paid or unpaid ) that is outside of Sutherland Shire Council, or in addition to existing employment with Sutherland Shire Council? If yes, please disclose details. (Note: Secondary Employment must be approved by Sutherland Shire Council's CEO prior to any offer of employment). *
As part of this recruitment process you may be required to participate in pre employment screening which may include but not limited to the following ; Functional Assessment, Reference Checking, Working with Children Check, Qualification or Work Rights Verification, skills assessments & Covid-19 Vaccination immunisation requirements. Do you understand and acknowledge this requirement? *
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Are you fully vaccinated (minimum two doses) with an approved COVID-19 vaccine and can provide Council with evidence of vaccination, or an accepted certified medical contraindication? Council reserves the right to confirm the validity of medical contraindications in accordance with NSW Health Guidelines. *
- Yes I am fully vaccinated
- Yes I have an accepted certified medical contraindication
- No I have neither
- Please advise of any possible conflict of interest which may need to be considered as part of your application. Do you have any relationship with employee/s that are current or have previously been associated with Sutherland Shire Council? This may be a partner, parent, sibling, friend, neighbour and/or previous work colleague. If yes, please disclose details. (Please note: Conflict of interest must be appropriately managed to ensure a consistent and fair recruitment process for all candidates).
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