Painter Grade 3 - Sydney Harbour Bridge

• Dynamic Work Environment
• Work on an Iconic Structure
• 8 Permanent Opportunities based in Sydney

You prioritise the safety of yourself and others at work, both physically and mentally.

You've been developing your skills and are ready to work on projects that matter to the people of NSW. You know that quality matters and that delivering results requires a great team.

In this role, you'll:

Have a great opportunity working on one of the most known and respected infrastructure in Australia and be part of a team that maintains and looks after the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge. You will be required to undertake a range of functions relating to maintaining timber, steel or concrete bridges, including assisting other trades. The role also operates a range of equipment and machinery and carries out labouring tasks.

You will also be responsible for:

• Painting bridge steel components ensuring the manufacturers specifications, and standards are met
• Inspecting painting work to make sure it meets the required standards
• Performing scaffolding work when required to ensure painting gets done as efficiently and effectively
• Providing guidance and support to other team members

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack

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 exceptional communication skills and have a passion for workplace health & safety.

Essential requirements also includes:

• Certificate III in Painting and Decorating or equivalent and relevant experience that meets licencing requirements
• Current Construction Industry White Card
• Current unrestricted NSW motor vehicle driver's license
• Willingness to undertake any legislated or internal licensing or ticketing requirements as directed.

There will be opportunities for further training and career development. This position is a permanent full time position working a 38-hour week, 9-day fortnight and you may be required to work outside regular working hours occasionally.

The salary for this position is Painter Grade 3 ($1,408.20 per week plus super)

Further to basic salary other allowances will be paid to this position which includes:

• Sydney Harbour Bridge allowance $235.61 per week ($12,251 per year )
• Lead paint removal allowance $2.79 per hour (when you perform relevant tasks)

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day. 

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.

This is an in-person, on-site role.

What are you waiting for…? Connect with us.  Apply now! Please submit your applications online via the portal.

Applications close: 11:59 pm, Thursday 5th December 2024

For more information about this role, please contact marcia.pinto2@transport.nsw.gov.au

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