A vehicle repair business in Airport West, Victoria, Australia, is seeking a trade-qualified Automotive Spray Painter to join its growing team.
The permanent, full-time position offers an annual salary of $57,907.72 to $99,742.62, depending on experience and qualifications. Visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
However, there is an important eligibility requirement: applicants must currently be in Australia (onshore) to be considered. The employer has specifically stated that offshore applications will not be accepted.
Job Overview
- Position: Automotive Spray Painter
- Job Reference: AT6991
- Location: Airport West, VIC 3042, Australia
- Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
- Employment Type: Apprenticeship/Permanent
- Salary: $57,907.72–$99,742.62 per year
- Visa Sponsorship: Available for the right candidate
- Experience: Minimum 2 years preferred
- Work Location: In person
- Applicant Location Requirement: Must currently be in Australia
About the Employer
The employer is a VACC-accredited body repairer and a certified/preferred repairer for Subaru and Toyota.
The successful Automotive Spray Painter will work on a variety of vehicle makes and models and will be responsible for producing high-quality paint finishes while maintaining an efficient repair workflow.
The business is family-owned and has been operating in the trade for approximately 35 years.
About the Role
The Automotive Spray Painter will be responsible for preparing vehicle surfaces and applying professional paint finishes in accordance with manufacturer requirements and industry standards.
The role requires strong attention to detail, technical painting skills and the ability to work efficiently while maintaining a high standard of workmanship.
Key Responsibilities
Duties may include:
- Preparing vehicle surfaces through sanding, cleaning and filling
- Preparing surfaces to achieve a smooth, paint-ready finish
- Applying primer coats
- Applying base coats and clear coats using spray equipment
- Buffing and denibbing painted surfaces
- Following job sheets and manufacturer specifications
- Inspecting completed work for quality
- Ensuring finished vehicles meet company and industry standards
- Working efficiently with limited supervision
- Maintaining a clean and organised work area
- Disposing of waste materials appropriately
- Following workplace health and safety procedures
- Handling automotive paints and chemicals safely
- Using appropriate personal protective equipment
Requirements
Applicants should have:
- A trade qualification in Automotive Refinishing Technology
- At least 2 years of proven automotive spray painting experience
- Strong knowledge of surface preparation
- Experience with automotive spray painting techniques
- Strong attention to detail
- A commitment to producing high-quality finishes
- Good time management skills
- Reliability and punctuality
- The ability to handle vehicles carefully
- The ability to work independently
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team
Visa Sponsorship
Visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
However, this vacancy has a significant restriction for international applicants.
The employer has stated that candidates must currently be onshore in Australia to be considered. Applications from candidates outside Australia will not be accepted.
Therefore, this vacancy is not suitable for applicants currently living overseas who are looking for an employer to sponsor their move to Australia from abroad.
Candidates who are already in Australia and have the required qualifications and experience may be eligible to be considered for sponsorship, subject to the employer’s requirements and applicable Australian immigration rules.
How to Tailor Your CV
If you are eligible to apply, your CV should focus heavily on your automotive refinishing experience.
Highlight:
- Automotive spray painting experience
- Automotive Refinishing Technology qualification
- Surface preparation
- Sanding, filling and cleaning
- Primer application
- Base and clear coat application
- Spray gun and related equipment experience
- Buffing and denibbing
- Quality inspection
- Experience working with different vehicle makes and models
- Workplace health and safety
- Chemical handling and PPE
- Previous employment with body repairers or automotive workshops
If you are already in Australia, clearly indicate your current location and work rights/visa status on your application where appropriate.
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity is primarily aimed at trade-qualified Automotive Spray Painters who are already in Australia.
It may be particularly suitable for experienced automotive painters who are currently working in Australia and are looking for a permanent position with potential visa sponsorship.
Offshore applicants should not apply, as the employer has explicitly stated that candidates must currently be onshore in Australia.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should apply through the original job advertisement.
Applicants should submit an updated resume and a brief cover letter outlining their automotive spray painting experience and qualifications.
Official Job Listing: The vacancy is published on Indeed Australia.
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Important Information
The salary range, visa sponsorship information and applicant eligibility requirements are based on the job advertisement available at the time of publication.
Visa sponsorship is not guaranteed for every applicant and remains subject to the employer’s assessment and applicable Australian immigration requirements.
Most importantly, offshore applications are not accepted for this particular vacancy.
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