Painter

Job Details

Job Title:                 Painter

Employment Type: Ongoing

Classification:        Parliamentary Service Level 4

Closing Date:         11:30pm AEDT, Monday 22 September 2025

Contact:                  Glendon Skilling, 02 6277 5044, glendon.skilling@aph.gov.au

The Opportunity

The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is seeking to recruit a Painter within Building Fabric Services of the Maintenance Services Section of the Building Services Branch.  

DPS proudly provides innovative, unified, and client-focused services to the Australian Parliament and parliamentarians. Our people are employed in a broad and unique range of professional, customer service and trade-based roles, all joined by a shared purpose: to make an enduring contribution to Australia’s parliamentary democracy. We have an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the community we serve.

Maintenance Services is the maintenance authority for Parliament House and is responsible for repairs and maintenance of the building’s structure, fabric, finishes, landscape and all engineering services such as air conditioning, power, lighting, hydraulic services and movement systems. 

The Building Fabric Services is a Business unit within Maintenance Services, responsible for maintaining the building fabric and furniture within Parliament House. This includes both internal and external surfaces which comprise timber, carpet, concrete, stone, glazing, painted surfaces and furniture.

Who we are looking for

  
 
Our ideal candidate will: 

•    be motivated and adaptable
•    contribute to the overall service delivery of the business unit
•    have experience in preventative maintenance painting
  

Job Specific Requirements: 

•    Trade qualification relevant to the position

•    Undertake a medical assessment to determine fitness-for-duty prior to appointment
•    The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (Protected/Restricted) security clearance.

At DPS, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that ensures all our people can contribute to our shared purpose. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, people from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people who identify as neurodivergent, and mature aged people. 

Duty Statement

Classification:               Parliamentary Service Level 4    

Branch:                          Property Services Branch   

Section:                         Maintenance Services    

Immediate supervisor: Senior Painter

Under limited/general direction undertake duties in accordance with the agreed standards for the Parliamentary Service Level 4 classification. The duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

1.  Undertake all work requiring the application of relevant trade skills in a proactive manner ensuring the highest levels of maintenance to the building fixtures, fittings and furniture is achieved.

2.  Undertake tasks as a member of the Building Fabric Services team in either a workshop situation or in the field with minimal supervision.

3.  Assist the Senior Painter with the relevant maintenance services trade staff, ensuring all scheduled tasks are completed.

4.  Assist in the guidance, direction and support of other staff.

5.  Report and record completed tasks and work to the Senior Painter, ensure relevant information is entered in the computerised maintenance system.

6.  Ensure the highest standards of safety, in all areas of operation, in compliance with Work Health and Safety policy.

Employees of DPS are required to be able, and to be seen to be able, to provide professional advice and services to all Senators and Members without favour or prejudice.

Selection Criteria

1. Can you describe a time when you had to manage a large painting project. Walk us through your approach, including how you identified any issues, and maintained a safe work environment. How did you keep your client informed throughout the process, manage their expectations, and communicate the outcome effectively?

2. Can you share an example of a time when you had to use your communication and negotiation skills to resolve a challenging situation with a client or stakeholder? How did you approach the situation, and what was the outcome.

3. At DPS, excellence means taking pride in your work and maintaining the highest level of safety. Describe a time when you went above and beyond to ensure a job was done to a high standard whilst maintaining a safe work environment.

How to apply

Please upload a pitch, responding to each selection criteria no more than 250 words each, describing how your skills and experience would contribute to the role and work of the department. 

Your pitch is an opportunity to tell us why you want to work at DPS, why you are interested in the role and what you can offer in the role. Frame your pitch around the role description and relevant ILS Profile. Make sure to use relevant examples and accomplishments that demonstrate your ability to perform the role. 

Our purpose and values

We proudly provide innovative, unified, and client-focused services to the Australian Parliament and parliamentarians. We are a values driven department, placing our values at the heart of everything we do; from our service offerings and decision making to our interactions with stakeholders and each other.  

Our people are employed in a broad and unique range of professional, customer service and trade-based roles, all joined by a shared purpose: to make an enduring contribution to Australia’s parliamentary democracy. We have an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. While we come from all walks of life, we share a commitment to care for and protect our iconic workplace. 

Every year, almost one million people visit Australian Parliament House to experience the parliamentary process, the building’s architecture, nationally significant art collections, events, tours, and food and dining experiences – all made possible by our people, who are active participants in an environment where no two days are the same.

What we can offer

Join our community based on innovative, unified, and client-focused services, where your skills and development will be nurtured. You will also enjoy:  

•    access to flexible work arrangements 
•    ongoing opportunities to learn and develop new capabilities 
•    a competitive remuneration package
•    free secure underground parking
•    free gym membership and access to recreational facilities
•    on-site childcare, banking services, post office, value-for-money dining options and more.

Salary

Currently, the salary range for this position is $80,672 - $87,659 per annum plus super and other relevant allowances.

Conditions of Employment

Employment opportunities at Department of Parliamentary Services are subject to a range of conditions prescribed in the Parliamentary Service Act 1999 which include:

•    Australian citizenship – to be eligible for employment with DPS, applicants must be an Australian Citizen. 

•    Security clearance and character clearance – the preferred applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the level specified, as well as complete and be deemed suitable through a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. 

•    Health assessment – a pre-employment health assessment will be required where there are physical or medical requirements for the role.