Founded on a commitment to employing quality apprentices and trainees while providing exceptional support, OSMAC has grown to become one of Queensland's largest employers of apprentices and trainees, achieving industry-leading completion rates.
We are seeking a motivated person with a genuine passion for the automotive industry to commence a Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology apprenticeship with a well-known local smash repair workshop in Cairns.
This is a hands-on trade for someone who takes pride in producing high-quality work and is genuinely interested in automotive painting and vehicle restoration.
What you will be doing
Assisting qualified tradespeople with vehicle preparation and spray-painting work
Sanding, masking, priming and preparing vehicle surfaces
Washing and polishing vehicles
Preparing completed vehicles for customer collection
Moving vehicles safely in and out of workshop bays and storage yards
Maintaining a clean, protected and organised workshop
Cleaning and maintaining tools and equipment
Following workplace health, safety and environmental procedures
As you progress through your apprenticeship, you will learn how to:
Prepare vehicle surfaces for refinishing
Match and mix automotive paint colours
Apply paint using spray-painting equipment
Identify and rectify paint defects




Polish and finish painted surfaces
Work effectively as part of a busy automotive repair team
You must have
A manual driver licence, with at least a red provisional licence
The ability to work effectively within a team and in a busy workshop
Basic language, literacy and numeracy skills
Basic digital literacy and the ability to use a computer for your studies
The ability to listen to and follow instructions
A commitment to following workplace health and safety requirements at all times
Strong attention to detail and pride in presenting vehicles to a high standard
Reliable transport and the ability to attend early morning starts
Advantageous
Previous experience as a trade assistant
Previous automotive, workshop, painting or detailing experience
Completion of relevant work experience or a pre-apprenticeship program
What's on offer
Full-time employment while completing a nationally recognised qualification
All approved training costs covered
Practical workplace training with experienced tradespeople
Ongoing support from a dedicated OSMAC Apprentice Care Manager
Tool vouchers and work boots
Opportunities for ongoing learning and development
The potential for long-term employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship
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📌 Spray Painting Apprentice (Queensland)
🏢 Osmac Apprenticeships
📍 Queensland