Hunter New England Local Health District
REQ Requisition #
Employment Type
:TemporaryFull Time Until July ****
Position Classification
:Apprentice Painter
Remuneration
:$26,****** - $53,****** + Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week
:38
Requisition ID
:REQ
Closing Date: Thursday 27th November
About The Role:
John Hunter Engineering Department – Apprentice Painter Role Overview
The John Hunter Engineering Department comprises 51 staff members. With the exception of the Engineering Control Room and Management, all staff operate on a standard day-work schedule from 7:00 am to 3:57 pm, working 8.45 hours per day. This schedule allows for a 9-day fortnight, including one unpaid rostered day off per cycle.
The Apprentice Painter will work under the guidance of Trade Qualified Painters and may be assigned to any department within any building on the John Hunter campus, including its associated buildings. The role will involve a broad range of painting tasks across various environments, offering valuable exposure to real-world maintenance and refurbishment work within a large, multi-disciplinary healthcare facility.
The Apprentice Painter will work under the guidance of the Tradesperson Painter and the Senior Apprentice Painter, performing all duties as directed and in accordance with the position description.
The apprentice is required to enrol in and successfully complete the relevant TAFE course associated with the painting trade.
Ongoing support will be provided by qualified trades staff and the Engineering Management team at John Hunter Hospital (JHH).
Additional guidance and assistance will also be available through the Organisational Capability and Learning Office located at Waratah.
The apprentice will be enrolled in the appropriate level of the TAFE trade course aligned with the painting discipline.
Key Responsibilities
John Hunter Engineering is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the team as an Apprentice Painter. The role requires the apprentice to assist with painting, surface preparation, and maintenance activities across the hospital campus and associated buildings. The incumbent will undertake tasks under the supervision of qualified painters, ensuring quality workmanship, adherence to safety standards, project timelines.
Qualifications & Experience
The ideal candidate will have successfully completed a minimum of Year 10 schooling and will demonstrate a genuine interest in pursuing a career in the painting trade. A pre-apprenticeship course or school-based vocational training in painting or a related field is highly advantageous. The successful applicant will be expected to commit to a four-year apprenticeship, which includes both on-the-job training and completion of the associated TAFE trade qualification.
This opportunity is well-suited to someone who is eager to learn, takes pride in their work, and is prepared to work as part of a supportive and skilled team across the diverse facilities of the John Hunter Hospital campus and associated buildings.
Benefits
4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Additional Information
An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full vacancies.
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At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD****_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS via or .
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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