Painter
Vanderkley Painter & Decorator

This is an opportunity for two students per week to accompany Gerard Vanderkley on a variety of domestic and commercial projects in the Central Highlands region, on a work experience placement.

REPAIR AND, OR PREPARE SURFACES FOR PAINTING. WE ESSENTIALLY HELP MAKE PEOPLE'S PERSONAL SPACES MORE ENJOYABLE VIA MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OR SIMPLY CHANGING COLOUR.

To take up this opportunity, please complete the APPLICATION FORM HERE - https://www.highlandsllen.org/swl-industry/

Gerard Vanderkley Painter and Decorator is a premier provider of painting and decorating services to Ballarat and districts. Our highly experienced painters can transform your space whether it’s interior or exterior, commercial, industrial, domestic or residential with a long-lasting quality paint job. Take a look at our FAQs about painting contractors, painters and painting and call Gerard and the team for a no-obligation free quote.

Skills You Might Learn

PLASTERING, RENDERING, BASIC CARPENTRY, ALL ASPECTS OF PAINTING. SCAFFOLDING, USE OF MACHINERY AND POWER TOOLS. AN ABILITY TO FIX HOUSES AND MAKE THEM BEAUTIFUL.
Customer Service
Cash handling
Communication skills
Ability to work in a team
Time management
Ability to work autonomously
Technical skills
Using specialist technology
Organisational
Problem solving
Self management
Initiative
Ability to work with a range of people

Typical Tasks & Duties

TASKS ARE ONLY LIMITED TO CAPABILITY AND WILLINGNESS. WE DO A LOT OF REPAIR AND RESTORATION OF HOMES AND BUILDINGS AS WELL AS PAINTING ON COMPLETION.

Whether you need a domestic painter or painting contractor in Ballarat for your new home, or are updating the look of your existing home with a new coat of paint, get it done by the professional team at Gerard Vanderkley Painter and Decorator for a high-quality paint job with a beautiful finish.

Colour consulting.
Painting outdoor decking.
Painting of cabinetry.
Pressure washing for paint preparation.
Faux painting finishes.
Dry wall painting and paint preparation.
Textured painting

Student Requirements

POSITIVE, MOTIVATED ATTITUDE. WE SUPPLY THE REST.
Punctual
Prepared to work hard
Reliability
Show initiative
Consistent
Trustworthy
Appropriate dress
Get along with others
Responsible
Listens and takes direction
Accepts feedback
Positive attitude
Represent the business professionally
Good communication and interpersonal skills

Dress Requirements

As per OHS Induction and employer requirements

Special Transport Requirements

Student may be required to source their own placement depending on the location of the project