Painters for hire in Cairns, Queensland

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  • Ready to work now

    46

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Time Management
    8%
    Construction Painting
    6%
    Construction Experience
    6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    61%
    Vocational or technical training
    17%
    Bachelor's degree
    17%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    50%
    Less than a year
    20%
    6-10 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Australia Post
    • Serco Facilities Management
    • GETTY IMAGES
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    75%
    2-5 years
    25%

Browse Indeed's database of 46 profiles for Painters in Cairns, Queensland

Last updated: 24 Oct 2026

Painter: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $77,574 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $67,445 – $89,223 yearly

*Indeed data (AU)

  • Warehouse/sales staff

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White Card

    Skills

    Commercial CleaningCleaningPicking & PackingCash HandlingCustomer ServiceConstruction Painting
  • Gardener / Labourer

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardDriver LicenceCertificate IVCertificate IIManual Driver LicenceConstruction Induction Card (White Card)+2 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementManual Driver LicenceCertificate IIWhite CardSafe Working at HeightsConfined Space Entry
  • Painter/Laborer

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceCertificate IIIConstructionCertificate ICertificate III in Painting and Decorating

    Skills

    Delivery Driver ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementGroup WorkSchedule ManagementSafe Work Practices
  • Plasterer / Painter

    Bentley Park, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Full Driver Licence

    Skills

    Time ManagementDrivingRoute PlanningUnloadingLoadingLoad & Unload
  • Event Installation & De-installation Crew – Ironman Cairns (scheduled)

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardFirst Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space EntryRSACPR Certification+1 more

    Skills

    Hand ToolsCarpentryFrame CarpentryForkliftOrder PickingLoad & Unload
  • Sales & Telephone Representative / Stock Control / Warehouse Picker

    Holloways Beach, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardDriver LicenceRider Driver LicenceCertificate IVFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Children Check+6 more

    Skills

    DrivingCustomer ServiceClient ServicesSalesBusiness DevelopmentBusiness Etiquette

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What's the average time to fill a painter role?

The average time to fill a painter role is 20 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 First Aid Certification.

What are some job titles related to painters?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to painters include: stonemason, handyman / sub-contractor and plasterer / painter.

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 12 years of professional experience.

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