Our long-standing Lead Painter is moving on after several great years with us, and we're looking for someone to step in and take the reins of our painting department. This is a hands-on leadership role: you'll be finishing products to a high standard yourself, while also running the day-to-day workflow, training and safety of the painting area.
Key responsibilities
Apply paint, stain and spray finishes to timber products to a consistently high standard, using spray guns, brushes and rollers
Prepare surfaces (sanding, priming, filling) and manage colour mixing/matching for consistency
Prioritise and manage the flow of client orders through the painting department, keeping jobs moving efficiently and hitting deadlines
Lead, train and support other staff working in the painting area, and provide feedback to management on performance
Maintain machinery, tools and equipment - daily cleaning, maintenance logs, and booking in servicing as needed
Keep the painting area clean, organised and protected from overspray, and manage paint stock levels using our inventory management system
Ensure all products meet quality control standards before dispatch
Uphold health and safety standards, including correct PPE and ventilation practices
Communicate regularly with the Operations Manager on order status, issues or delays




About you
Proven painting/spray-finishing experience, ideally in a production or manufacturing environment
Hands-on experience with inventory management systems (stock tracking, ordering, reconciliation)
Experience leading, training or mentoring junior staff
High attention to detail and a strong focus on quality and consistency
A calm, organised, hands-on approach with good communication skills
A positive, can-do attitude and comfortable with a fast-paced production environment
Background or trade knowledge in building, carpentry or joinery
Forklift licence (LF class)
Certificate III in Painting and Decorating or similar trade qualification
Castle & Cubby designs and hand-builds premium timber play equipment - cubby houses, gaga pits, chicken coops and more - for backyards, schools and commercial spaces across Australia. We're a growing, hands-on production business based in Bayswater, and quality finishing is a big part of what sets our products apart.
What we offer
A stable, full-time role in a growing Australian manufacturing business
A hands-on leadership position with real ownership over your department
A supportive, close-knit team setting
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📌 Lead Painter - Production (Melbourne)
🏢 Castle and Cubby
📍 Melbourne