Senior Skilled Painter / Leading Hand | Queensland

Why Apply

Sick of production-line new builds where speed matters more than finish and no one notices the difference?

Our client is a well-established residential maintenance and renovation business on the Sunshine Coast. They do premium finish work only, no new builds, no cutting corners. They need a Senior Painter who takes genuine pride in their craft, can run jobs independently, and wants to put roots down somewhere worth living rather than chasing the next short-term contract.

• Earn up to $124k AUD+ (base $45–$60/hr + super) depending on experience and skill level
• Sunshine Coast lifestyle, great weather, relaxed pace, and one of the most desirable places to live in Australia
• High-end residential reno and maintenance work, gloss trims, timber restoration, and high-level ceiling and wall finishes
• A craft-focused environment where quality is the standard and skilled tradespeople are genuinely recognised
• Monday to Friday, 7am to 4:30pm, with only occasional Saturdays during busy periods
• Long-term stability with an established local business that is not going anywhere

The Role

You will be working across premium residential renovation and maintenance jobs on the Sunshine Coast. This is not production painting. The work requires a genuine eye for detail, an ability to run jobs from start to finish, and the kind of finish standard that high-end homeowners expect and remember.

Day to day you will be:

• Delivering high-quality finishes across gloss trims, timber restoration, and high-level ceilings and walls
• Running jobs independently and taking full ownership of quality from prep through to completion
• Working across a variety of residential renovation and maintenance projects with no two jobs the same
• Representing the business on site with professionalism and an easy-going attitude
• Occasionally leading or working alongside other team members as required

Standard hours are Monday to Friday, 7am to 4:30pm, with occasional Saturdays during busy periods.

What We Need

• Trade qualification in painting, this is non-negotiable
• White Card, must hold or be willing to obtain before starting
• Full driver's licence, essential for this role
• Clean police check required
• Proven senior or leading hand experience in residential renovation and maintenance painting
• Demonstrated ability to deliver premium finishes, gloss trims, timber restoration, and high-level work
• New-build-only backgrounds will not be considered for this role
• Easy-going, reliable, and genuinely looking for long-term stability, not a stepping stone

Why This Role

At $45 to $60 per hour, this is one of the stronger rates available for a painting role in QLD, and the upper end is genuinely on the table for someone with the right skill level. Add super on top and you are earning well above what most NZ painting roles pay.

The Sunshine Coast is not Sydney or Brisbane. It is warmer, more relaxed, and the kind of place people move to and wonder why they waited so long. If you want consistent high-quality work, real weekends, and a lifestyle upgrade that actually sticks, this is the move.

How to Apply

If you are ready to earn more and build a proper future in Australia, apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat.

Phone: 0273141927 Email: talent2@standuprecruitment.co.nz

Even if you are just curious, reach out and let's talk it through.