1st/2nd/3rd/4th Year Signwriting Apprentices wanted

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.

Start a creative, hands-on career in design, printing, manufacturing and signage

Do you enjoy graphic design, painting, technology and making things with your hands?

OSMAC Apprenticeships is seeking a motivated first-year -4th year Signwriting Apprentices to complete a Certificate III in Signs and Graphics with an award winning - well established signage business in the greater Brisbane area.

This prospect would particularly suit:

Year 12 students graduating in 2026

People who completed school during the past two years

Creative people interested in graphics, printing, art or design

Practical learners who enjoy and good with using computer program, operate machinery and tools

Previous industry experience is not required. We are looking for someone with solid interests in the trade, attention to detail, a strong work ethic and a good team player

About the trade

Signwriting combines creativity, computer technology and practical trade skills. You will have the satisfaction of seeing your completed work displayed across the Brisbane

Working alongside experienced signwriters, you will learn how to design, print, manufacture, install and maintain many different types of signage.

Your work may include:

Learning to use graphic-design and specialised signage software

Operating printers, cutting equipment and sign-manufacturing machinery

Printing, cutting and applying vinyl graphics

Preparing surfaces for signage and painting

Measuring, assembling and manufacturing signs

Installing signs safely at different locations

Maintaining, repairing and replacing existing signage

Producing vehicle graphics, shopfront signs and business signage

Working on signs for councils,



airport, hotels, hospitals and schools

Assisting with small individual signs through to major commercial display projects

Learning to use hand and power tools safely and accurately

About you

We would like to hear from you if you:

Have Australian working rights

Hold a current manual driver’s licence or close to obtain one

Have a genuine interest in signs, graphics, printing, painting or design

Are creative and have good attention to detail

Are willing to learn different computer programs

Enjoy practical, hands-on work

Are interested in learning to operate printers and manufacturing equipment

Can follow measurements and produce work to a high standard

Are reliable, punctual and ready to work

Listen carefully and follow instructions

Can work respectfully and effectively as part of a team

Are comfortable working at heights when required

Understand the importance of workplace safety

Experience with graphic-design software, art, painting, photography, printing, woodworking, metalwork or tools would be beneficial, but it is not essential.

What OSMAC provides

Full-time paid employment throughout your apprenticeship

Nationally recognised trade training

Payment of your approved training fees

Quality uniforms, PPE and safety footwear

Regular workplace visits and ongoing mentoring

Support from local Apprentice Care Manager

Opportunities to develop skills across different areas of the signwriting trade

Long-term career prospects in a creative and practical industry

How to apply

Please submit a COVERLETTERand RESUME highlighting your interest in this apprenticeship and the strengths, skills or experience you can bring based on the selection criteria above.

Apply now and turn your creativity into a hands-on career in signs and graphics

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📌 Signwriting Apprentice: Learn Design, Printing (Brisbane)
🏢 Osmac Apprenticeships
📍 Brisbane