Painters for hire in Cairns, Queensland
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Most popular skills
Time Management8%Construction Painting6%Construction Experience6%Education level
High school diploma or GED61%Vocational or technical training22%Bachelor's degree11%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%Less than a year20%1-2 years10%Current company
4WD SupacentreAllstoneAustral MasonryTime at current job
Less than a year75%2-5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 40 profiles for Painters in Cairns, Queensland
Last updated: 29 Sept 2026
Painter: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $78,040 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $68,301 – $89,168 yearly
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Warehouse/sales staff
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardSkills
Commercial CleaningCleaningPicking & PackingCash HandlingCustomer ServiceConstruction PaintingPressure cleaning
Earlville, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
HR LicenceSkills
ConstructionEducationCPR CertificationConstruction ExperienceCleaningCustodial ExperienceEvent Installation & De-installation Crew – Ironman Cairns (scheduled)
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardFirst Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntryRSACPR Certification+1 moreSkills
Hand ToolsCarpentryFrame CarpentryForkliftOrder PickingLoad & UnloadKitchen Steward
Westcourt, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
RSASkills
JapaneseEnglishAdobe LightroomAdobe PhotoshopDavinci ResolveRSAPainter/Laborer
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceCertificate IIIConstructionCertificate IEnglishSkills
Delivery Driver ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementConstruction PaintingConstruction ExperienceGardener / Labourer
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceCertificate IVManual Driver LicenceWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntrySkills
Manual Driver LicenceDriver LicenceWhite CardTime ManagementGardening
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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: time management, construction painting and construction experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for painters?
Common licenses or certifications for painters include: White Card, Driver Licence and Work Safely at Heights.
What are some job titles related to painters?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to painters include: deckhand, plasterer / painter and pressure cleaning.
What level of education is common for a painter?
High school diploma or GED 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 8 years of professional experience.
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