Job Description
Founded on a commitment to employ quality apprentices and provide exceptional support, OSMAC Apprenticeships has grown to be one of Queensland's largest apprentice employers achieving industry leading completion rates.
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Start a creative, hands-on career in design, printing, manufacturing and signage!
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Do you enjoy graphic design, painting, technology and making things with your hands?
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OSMAC Apprenticeships is seeking a motivated first-year Signwriting Apprentice to complete a Certificate III in Signs and Graphics with an award winning - well established signage business in Cairns.
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This opportunity would particularly suit:
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Year 12 students graduating in ****
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People who completed school during the past two years
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Creative people interested in graphics, printing, art or design
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Practical learners who enjoy and good with using computer program, operate machinery and tools
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Someone who wants to see their work displayed throughout the Cairns region
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Previous industry experience is not required. We are looking for someone with strong interests in the trade, attention to detail, a strong work ethic and a good team player!
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About the trade
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Signwriting combines creativity, computer technology and practical trade skills.
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Working alongside experienced signwriters, you will learn how to design, print, manufacture, install and maintain many different types of signage.
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Your work may include:
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Learning to use graphic-design and specialised signage software
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Operating printers, cutting equipment and sign-manufacturing machinery
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Printing, cutting and applying vinyl graphics
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Preparing surfaces for signage and painting
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Measuring, assembling and manufacturing signs
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Installing signs safely at different locations
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Maintaining,



repairing and replacing existing signage
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Producing vehicle graphics, shopfront signs and business signage
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Working on signs for councils, airport, hotels, hospitals and schools
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Assisting with small individual signs through to major commercial display projects
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Learning to use hand and power tools safely and accurately
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You will have the satisfaction of seeing your completed work displayed across the Cairns region!
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About you
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We would like to hear from you if you:
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Have Australian working rights
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Hold a current manual driver's licence or close to obtain one
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Have a genuine interest in signs, graphics, printing, painting or design
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Are creative and have positive attention to detail
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Are willing to learn different computer programs
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Enjoy practical, hands-on work
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Are interested in learning to operate printers and manufacturing equipment
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Can follow measurements and produce work to a high standard
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Are reliable, punctual and ready to work
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Listen carefully and follow instructions
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Can work respectfully and effectively as part of a team
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Are comfortable working at heights when required
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Understand the importance of workplace safety
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Experience with graphic-design software, art, painting, photography, printing, woodworking, metalwork or tools would be beneficial, but it is not essential.
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What OSMAC provides
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Full-time paid employment throughout your apprenticeship
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Nationally recognised trade training
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Payment of your approved training fees
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Annual tool vouchers
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Quality uniforms, PPE and safety footwear
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Regular workplace visits and ongoing mentoring
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Support from local Apprentice Care Manager
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Opportunities to develop skills across different areas of the signwriting trade
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Long-term career prospects in a creative and practical industry
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📌 Signwriting Apprentice (Queensland)
🏢 Osmac Apprenticeships
📍 Queensland