Thomas Creative has been part of the Illawarra for 71 years, and we’re one of the region’s leading sign shops. From shopfronts and pylons to illuminated signs and window graphics, our work is seen on businesses all over the Illawarra and beyond. We’re looking for a hands-on Sign Manufacturer & Installer to join our team in our workshop in Unanderra .

This is a varied, full-time role. You’ll split your time between our workshop, building and finishing signs, and out on site, installing them. No two days are the same.

Enjoy working on a range of high-profile local signage and Australia wide set building projects, and see your work at events, exhibitions, on the theatre stage, and on TV

What you’ll be doing

Fabricating signs in the workshop, including cutting, assembling, finishing and quality-checking

Working with a range of materials such as aluminium, ACM, acrylic, timber, vinyl and light boxes

Preparing and applying vinyl graphics, decals and window signage

Installing signage on-site, including wall, pylon, shopfront, fascia and freestanding signs

Measuring and assessing sites and making sure installations are safe and accurate

Loading and unloading vehicles and maintaining tools and equipment

Keeping the workshop clean, organised and protected

Representing Thomas Creative professionally with clients on site





About you

Experience in sign making, fabrication, installation or a similar trade (we’ll consider motivated applicants with strong practical skills who are keen to learn)

Comfortable with hand and power tools, and working both independently and as part of a team

Good attention to detail and pride in your workmanship

Reliable, punctual and safety-conscious

Able to lift and carry materials and work at heights

Current, full Australian driver’s licence (essential)

Current White Card

Bonus points (not essential)

Working at Heights ticket

EWP (Elevated Work Platform) licence

Experience with CAD or design software such as Adobe Illustrator

Experience with LED signage and electrical components

Vehicle wrap experience

What we offer

Secure, full-time work with a respected local business with 71 years of history

Competitive pay, with superannuation and benefits

One RDO (rostered day off) per month

Ongoing training and the chance to build your skills with our experienced team

The chance to work on high-profile local projects and see your work around the community

You must have the right to work in Australia. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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📌 Sign Manufacturer & Installer (City of Wollongong)
🏢 Thomas Creative
📍 City of Wollongong