UBI Painting is a second-generation family business with over 25 years in the industry, specialising in premium residential repaints, architectural homes and detailed restoration projects across Melbourne’s Bayside, Inner South/East and Mornington Peninsula.

With a strong pipeline of projects ahead, we are looking for two highly experienced and qualified painters to join our team long-term.

We work on premium homes where attention to detail matters. Workmanship, reliability, professionalism and culture fit are all essential.

WHY JOIN UBI PAINTING?

- $45–$55 per hour, based on experience and demonstrated ability
- Consistent full-time work with a strong forward pipeline
- Premium residential, architectural and restoration projects
- Work alongside experienced painters who take pride in their trade
- Realistic project scheduling with a focus on quality, not rushing work
- Skilled Festool sanding and dust-extraction systems
- Quality equipment, materials and established working systems
- Clean, organised and professionally run job sites
- Long-term opportunity with room to progress and take on greater responsibility
- Paid on-site trial for shortlisted applicants

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

This role is for experienced career painters with a minimum of 8 years’ professional painting experience and a high-level understanding of the trade.

You must be confident in:

- Premium residential repaints and architectural new builds
- High-level interior and exterior preparation
- Detailed restoration and rectification work
- Consistently high-quality brush and roller finishes
- Sharp, accurate and efficient cutting-in




- Professional masking, protection and site preparation
- Machine sanding and dust-extraction systems
- Identifying defects and determining the correct preparation and rectification process
- Strong knowledge of different substrates, coating systems and correct application methods
- Assessing existing surfaces and determining the appropriate preparation and coating system required
- Understanding coating compatibility, recoat requirements and long-term coating performance
- Working efficiently while maintaining a consistently high standard of workmanship
- Working independently and taking responsibility for the quality of your own work

Professional spray experience and experience with Festool equipment will be highly regarded.

CULTURE FIT

Culture fit is just as important to us as painting ability.

We are a close-knit team regularly working in premium and owner-occupied homes. Our painters represent UBI Painting every day, so how you conduct yourself on site matters.

We’re looking for someone who is:

- Fit, active and physically capable
- Clean, well-presented and professional
- Reliable and punctual
- Respectful of clients, their homes and teammates
- Positive, accountable and easy to work with
- Able to communicate professionally with clients, builders, other trades and the team
- Willing to learn and adapt to our established systems
- Genuinely proud of their trade and finished work

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

ABN, own professional tools and spray experience are highly regarded.

Two long-term positions are available for the right people.

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📌 EXPERIENCED & QUALIFIED PAINTERS | PREMIUM RESIDENTIAL (Melbourne)
🏢 Ubi Painting
📍 Melbourne