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 responsibilitiesApply paint, stain and spray finishes to timber products to a consistently high standard, using spray guns, brushes and rollersPrepare surfaces (sanding, priming, filling) and manage colour mixing/matching for consistencyPrioritise and manage the flow of client orders through the painting department, keeping jobs moving efficiently and hitting deadlinesLead, train and support other staff working in the painting area, and provide feedback to management on performanceMaintain machinery, tools and equipment - daily cleaning, maintenance logs, and booking in servicing as neededKeep the painting area clean, organised and protected from overspray, and manage paint stock levels using our inventory management systemEnsure all products meet quality control standards before dispatchUphold health and safety standards, including correct PPE and ventilation practicesCommunicate regularly with the Operations Manager on order status,



issues or delaysAbout youProven painting/spray-finishing experience, ideally in a production or manufacturing environmentHands-on experience with inventory management systems (stock tracking, ordering, reconciliation)Experience leading, training or mentoring junior staffHigh attention to detail and a strong focus on quality and consistencyA calm, organised, hands-on approach with good communication skillsA positive, can-do attitude and comfortable with a quick-paced production environmentBackground or trade knowledge in building, carpentry or joineryForklift licence (LF class)Certificate III in Painting and Decorating or similar trade qualificationCastle & 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 offerA stable, full-time role in a growing Australian manufacturing businessA hands-on leadership position with real ownership over your departmentA supportive, close-knit team environment
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📌 Lead Painter - Production (Victoria)
🏢 Castle and Cubby
📍 Victoria