Painters for hire in Cairns, Queensland
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Most popular skills
Customer Service6%Time Management6%Construction Painting6%Education level
Vocational or technical training47%High school diploma or GED40%Master's degree7%Years of experience
Less than 1 year8%1-2 years13%3-5 years25%Current company
AllstoneBama ServicesCompass Group ESS
Time at current job
Less than 1 year25%1-2 years25%2-5 years38%
Browse Indeed's database of 24 profiles for Painters in Cairns, Queensland
Last updated: 17 July 2026
Painter: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $77,433 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $66,483 – $90,186 yearly
*Indeed data (AU)
Event Installation & De-installation Crew – Ironman Cairns (scheduled)
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardFirst Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntryRSACPR CertificationSkills
Hand ToolsCarpentryFrame CarpentryForkliftOrder PickingLoad & UnloadSecurity Guard
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardFirst Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntryRSACPR CertificationSkills
ServingTeam ManagementHome CareKitchen ExperienceFood ServiceFood PreparationCleaner and Maintenance Assistant
Cairns City, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceRCGAssemblyRSAMaintenanceSkills
CleaningConstruction PaintingMaintenanceRenovationItalianEnglishDriver/Painter
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntryCPR CertificationSkills
Construction PaintingLabourer
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntrySkills
Hand ToolsGrindingCleaningPainter – PWC Painting
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceSkills
Construction PaintingPlasteringConstruction ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsFrench
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What's the average time to fill a painter role?
The average time to fill a painter role is 31 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do painters tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a painter include: customer service, time management and construction painting.
What licenses or certifications are common for a painter?
Common licenses or certifications for painters include: Driver Licence, White Card and Confined Space Entry.
What are some job titles related to painters?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to painters include: stonemason, plasterer / painter and driver/painter.
What level of education is common for a painter?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a painter in Cairns, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a painter?
Most painters have 5 years of professional experience.
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