Lead Painter

About the Role:

You'll oversee and work alongside a team of 4 skilled painters, managing both interior and exterior residential painting projects across North Brisbane and the Redcliffe surrounds.

Your role will focus on ensuring top-quality finishes, maintaining efficiency, and keeping clients happy.

This position suits someone who enjoys taking charge, making decisions on-site, and working with autonomy while keeping communication open with management.

• Lead and manage a team of 4 painters to complete residential painting projects.
• Maintain high-quality standards, ensuring every job meets our "Perfection is Possible" promise.
• Manage day-to-day site operations, including job setup, task allocation, and quality checks.
• Communicate clearly with clients and management regarding progress, issues, and timelines.
• Ensure all jobs are completed within budgeted timeframes.
• Perform ad hoc painting-related tasks as required.
• Maintain a tidy, safe, and professional work environment at all times.

• Certificate III in Painting & Decorating (Essential)
• Own Ute or Van (Essential)
• Minimum 5 years' experience in residential painting (interior & exterior)
• Proven ability to lead and manage a small team effectively
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction
• Reliable, trustworthy, and confident in making on-site decisions
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to go the extra mile and take ownership of outcomes

• $55 per hour on ABN or Casual Employment equivalent
• Consistent pipeline of quality residential work in the North Brisbane area
• Supportive, well-established business with 28 years of reputation
• Genuine long-term career potential with future shareholding opportunities for the right person
• Autonomy and respect — this is a leadership role, not just another painting job

Perfection is Possible Painting is a long-standing, family-owned business servicing North Brisbane and Redcliffe. We pride ourselves on quality workmanship, reliability, and customer satisfaction. As we continue to grow, we're looking for the right leader to help us take the next step — someone who wants more than just a job, but a place to build a future.