Neumann Water is seeking an experienced Industrial Painter to join our team at the Gold Coast Desalination Plant based in Tugan.

This hands-on role is responsible for the preparation, application, inspection, and maintenance of protective coating systems across a range of plant, equipment, structures, and infrastructure. You will play a critical role in the preservation of valuable assets, ensuring all coating works are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

If you're a qualified Industrial Painter looking for a long-term prospect within a safety-focused and supportive team environment, we'd like to hear from you.

About the role

- Preparing surfaces through mechanical cleaning, grinding, sanding, and coating removal techniques.
- Inspecting prepared surfaces to ensure compliance with coating specifications and adhesion requirements.
- Applying protective coatings including epoxy, polyurethane, and other industrial coating systems using spray, brush, and roller application methods.
- Following manufacturer specifications, technical data sheets, and project-specific coating requirements.
- Conducting corrosion repairs, patching, sealing, and recoating of deteriorated assets and structures.
- Operating grinders, needle guns, sanders, and other surface preparation equipment.
- Performing quality inspections to ensure coating thickness, surface profile, and finish meet required standards.
- Recording coating applications, inspection results, and environmental conditions.
- Maintaining painting equipment, tools, and work areas in a clean and serviceable condition.
- Reporting progress, completed works, and identified issues to supervisors and project managers.
- Participating in toolbox talks, safety meetings, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Working effectively both autonomously and within a team environment.

About You

- Trade qualifications in Industrial Painting and a minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role.




- Demonstrated experience applying industrial protective coating systems within industrial, mining, marine, water treatment, or heavy industry environments.
- Strong understanding of surface preparation techniques, coating application methods, and corrosion protection systems.
- Experience working to coating specifications, inspection requirements, and quality standards.
- A strong commitment to workplace health, safety, and environmental compliance.
- The ability to work under limited supervision and manage competing priorities.
- Strong communication and reporting skills.
- Current Australian Driver Licence.
- Trade Qualification in Industrial Painting.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in an Industrial Painting role.
- Construction Induction Card (White Card).
- Current Driver Licence.
- Working at Heights Certification.
- Confined Space Entry Certification.

Highly Regarded

- Experience within water treatment, desalination, mining, marine, oil & gas, or industrial process facilities.
- NACE, ICorr, or other protective coatings certifications.
- Elevated Work Platform (EWP) Licence.
- Dogging, Rigging, or Scaffolding experience.
- First Aid and CPR certification.
- Experience working within permit-to-work and isolation systems.

Why Join Neumann Water?

Neumann Water specialises in water treatment plant maintenance, pump overhauls, asset upgrades, and mechanical services for water and desalination facilities across Australia. As part of the Neumann Group, we combine the agility of a specialist maintenance provider with the resources and support of a large, diversified Australian organisation.

What We Offer

- Permanent full-time position.
- Predominantly site-based role at the Gold Coast Desalination Plant.
- Opportunity to work on critical water infrastructure.
- Diverse and challenging work environment.
- Supportive team culture.
- Career development opportunities within a growing water business.
- Backing of a well-established Australian-owned company.

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📌 Industrial Painter (City of Gold Coast)
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📍 City of Gold Coast