Apprentice Painter – 2nd, 3rd and 4th Year

If you are looking to get back into the Painting Industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Ready for a fresh coat on your career?

If you’re a 2nd, 3rd or 4th year Painting Apprentice looking for a new opportunity, this is your chance to take your skills to the next level with hands‑on experience, supportive mentors and a nationally recognised qualification.

Novaskill is partnering with top local employers across the Newcastle region to offer multiple Painting Apprenticeships, giving you variety, job security and strong career outcomes.

• Surface preparation and professional painting techniques
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  decorative finished, wallpaper and textures
• Tools of the trade: rollers, brushes, spray guns and more
• Client communication to bring their version to life

• Real‑world experience on residential and commercial projects
• Strong understanding of workplace safety
• A pathway to obtaining your painting trade license
• Nationally recognised qualification and options to upskill
• Potential for full‑time employment and post‑apprenticeship

• Currently in your 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of a Painting Apprenticeship
• Keen to finish your trade in a new and supportive environment
• Physically fit to meet the demands of the job and comfortable working at heights
• A reliable team player who can also work independently
• Must have a driver’s license and reliable transport
• White Card (or willing to obtain)
• Previous site experience is a plus

• Earn while you learn, get paid as you build your trade
• Work across diverse projects
• Be part of a supportive, hands‑on team
• Career pathways with ongoing mentoring and development
• We proudly welcome First Nations Applicants

Don’t stay stuck on the same brushstroke – paint a better future with us!

Novaskill is a dedicated not‑for‑profit Registered Training Organisation and Group Training Organisation (RTO & GTO) committed to enriching lives and building futures. With a presence across six locations from Northern NSW to the Central Coast, we offer diverse Vocational Education and Training Pathways.

For over 45 years, Novaskill has created exceptional career opportunities for thousands of apprentices and trainees. We drive positive change and create lasting pathways to success.

If you’re interested in the role, reach out to our GTO Recruitment Team to request more information – recruitment.au

Alternatively, please apply directly via Seek.

After submitting your online application, you may be invited by Novaskill via SMS or phone call to complete online testing, interviews, and pre‑employment medicals.

We’ll also contact your references if you progress through these early recruitment stages.

Please be sure to check your emails (including your junk folder) and respond to missed phone calls, voicemail messages and text messages.

Regrettably, due to the high volume of applications, we can only get in touch with candidates who have been shortlisted.