Municipal Worker – Painter & General Maintenance
The Northern Midlands Council are seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced people to join the Works team as a Painter and General Maintenance worker. The position will be offered on a full-time basis at our Works Depot in Longford.
About Us
The Northern Midlands is one of the largest and most diverse municipalities in Tasmania. We serve the community with honesty, integrity and pride to deliver the highest quality services to our community. For more information about our Vision, Values and Mission visit
About The Role
Council is seeking a suitably qualified person to undertake Painting & related general maintenance tasks across a wide range of council facilities and projects, both indoors and outdoors. Working closely with the building and maintenance team, you will be responsible for:
Undertaking painting tasks for new projects, as well as ongoing maintenance for existing facilities and assets
All related preparation including minor plastering repairs and sanding, pressure washing, and other minor building repairs
Painting of exterior facilities and structures using a commercial spray applicator
Gutter cleaning and associated minor repairs including fences prior to painting
Delivering high quality results in a timely and cost-effective manner
Mentoring and supporting our apprentice painter
About You
You will be a self-motivated individual, who is passionate about their work and takes pride in delivering quality work. You will be comfortable working in a team or on your own, and have great time management skills to ensure that works are completed on time and on budget. You have great attention to detail and are proactive when it comes to identifying and rectifying problems.
As this role supervises an apprentice, you must hold the trade qualification of Certificate III in Painting and Decorating (CPC30620) or equivalent (ie. Must be trade qualified painter).
To Be Successful In This Role, You Will
have demonstrated experience as a painter, including experience with preparation
have experience in roles that require a variety of general maintenance duties
be physically fit and able to work safely in a range of environments, including the ability to pass a Working At Heights medical clearance
have previous experience managing apprentices or other team members
have proven ability to be organised and manage priorities
be able to demonstrate the ability to follow direction, both verbally or in the form of a written works plan
have a Working at Heights ticket, or be willing to undertake the training to acquire
hold a current driver's licence
Our Culture And Benefits
We offer a positive and high-performing team to support and assist you in the role. We have a genuine commitment to ongoing learning and development, providing opportunities to diversify and grow, and we have a genuine concern for your health, safety and wellbeing. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive workplace.
Terms and conditions of employment, including salary will be negotiated with the successful applicant and in accordance with the Northern Midlands Council Enterprise Agreement. Other benefits include an ADO once a fortnight, 13.5% superannuation, health and well-being initiatives, discounted gym and pool membership and learning and development opportunities.
Apply now
For more details about the role visit and apply directly via that website. Your application should include a current resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience.
This role will be advertised for a minimum period of 2 weeks. Review of applications will begin after 2 weeks and reviews will continue as applications are received until the position is filled. Council may proceed with interviews at any stage during the process. Council may close the role without notice after 2 weeks if a suitable pool of candidates is identified. Applicants are encouraged to submit applications promptly.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Northern Midlands Council is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. All roles that perform work in public and commercial areas accessible by children and vulnerable members of our community require applicants to be able to obtain and hold a Tasmanian Working With Vulnerable People clearance. All roles require a National Criminal History Check.
Authorised by Maree Bricknell, Acting General Manager