Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 30 May 2027 Position Classification: Painter / Spray Painter Level 1
- 4 Remuneration: $66,160.00
- $76,082.00 per annum Plus Superannuation Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ702412

Location:
The Sutherland Hospital, Caringbah Application Close Date: 18 November 2026 To be considered for this position you must be an employee of NSW Health and its Affiliated Health Organisations. Interview Period Between: 26 November 2026 to 2 December 2026 The Role The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it. The purpose of this position is to ensure the delivery of an effective, efficient maintenance painting service for the buildings of St. George Hospital campus and outer medical service centres. Additional Benefits
• Financial benefits
- Salary packaging options
- Up to $9K for living expenses, $2.6K meal & entertainment, Novated Leasing; and Discounted Private Health Insurance.
• Work-life balance
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Professional growth
- Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning.
• Health & wellbeing
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members. Selection Criteria
• Demonstrated painting experience in maintenance of large building complexes and facility maintenance, preferably hospitals, and proven ability to work and cooperate with a multidisciplinary team of trade, non-trade, and contract staff to efficiently deliver maintenance services in a busy work environment.




• Able to demonstrate good organisational and time management skills with the ability to work with minimal supervision while following safe work practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in colour matching systems, preparation and application of paints, stains, and surface preparation materials to a wide variety of surfaces for internal/external of buildings, plant, and equipment.
• Experience with the use of compressors, sanders, spray equipment and other powered and non-powered tools and equipment such as scaffolding and ladders.
• Painting trade qualification and knowledge and application of relevant Australian Standards and Codes of Practice.
• Sound written and verbal communication skills. Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and work order systems. Interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively personally and within a team environment in the workplace.
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to Work, Health and Safety and preferably hold a current white card Occupational Health and Safety General Induction for Construction in NSW Certificate.
• Current drivers licence (with a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position). Need more information?
• Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
• Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions, please contact Craig Goodwin via email at Craig.
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Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace. We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information. Reasonable Adjustments NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [email protected] and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Information For Applicants
• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
• We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support ([email protected]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website

📌 Painter - Sutherland Hospital (Sydney)
🏢 South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD)
📍 Sydney