As the Leading Hand Painter, you'll report to the Production Supervisor and be accountable for ensuring surface preparation and painting works are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
You'll oversea daily operations, coordinate resources and lead your team to meet project milestones while maintaining a strong focus on safety.
About Austal
Austal is Australia's global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor; and maritime technology partner of choice.
We design, construct, and support defence and commercial vessels for the world's leading operators with operations spanning Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam.
Our In Service Support division provides routine servicing and preventative maintenance through to complex system overhauls.
Our maintenance solutions cover the full lifecycle of a vessel.
We integrate original design knowledge with operational insights to ensure every intervention is cost-effective and aligned with customer requirements.
Backed by our extensive shipbuilding heritage and international supply chain, our global network ensures fleets remain mission-ready and performing at their highest capability throughout their operational life.
This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance.
The maritime is now.
What's Involved
Ensure all personnel under their control are advised of production targets and goals and receive transparent direction with regards to work deadlines.
Liaise with other trades to ensure work is coordinated and carries out efficiently and the work force is fully utilised
Complete tasks in the negotiated timeframe and to standard (Quality Control)




Communicate any possible delays or early completions to time frames as soon as possible to the relevant stakeholders
Create summarising reports on what has been achieved and the goals for tomorrow
Product conformance prior to customer check - work complete in full to standard.
Promote and drive a culture of continual improvement (share successes) and actively eliminate waste.
Act on HSEQ incidents reported, share lesson learnt.
Act on improvement opportunities raised, share ideas and successes.
Lead / influence team - provide constructive feedback on performance.
Parts and material flow in accordance with the schedule.
HSEQ Standard conformance, holding self and others accountable.
Identifying opportunities for improvement and waste reduction.
You'll Need
Previous experience in heavy industry
Minimum 5 years' experience in the trade
Previous experience in a supervisory role
Possesses good time management skills and ability to lead a team
Capable of performing work in a protected and acceptable manner
Demonstrates adequate theoretical knowledge
Eligibility for a Defence Security Clearance and a Defence Common Access Card (DCAC).
Why Join Us?
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Professional development and training opportunities.
A supportive and dynamic work environment.
Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.
At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all.
We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply.
Veterans are also encouraged to apply.
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📌 Painter Leading Hand (Brisbane)
🏢 Austal-7
📍 Brisbane