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Painting Trades Workers

ANZSCO 3322

Employed

50,000

Part-time share

14%

Female share

8%

Median weekly earnings

$1,379

Median age

39 yrs

Employment outlook

Declining

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

About this career

Painting Trades Workers apply paint, varnish, wallpaper and other finishes to protect, maintain and decorate surfaces of buildings and structures.

What they typically do

  • Erecting scaffolding and ladders, and placing drop sheets to protect adjacent areas from paint splattering
  • Preparing surfaces by removing old paint and wallpaper, fixing woodwork, filling holes and cracks, and smoothing and sealing surfaces
  • Selecting and preparing paints to required colours by mixing portions of pigment, oil, and thinning and drying additives
  • Applying paints, varnishes and stains to surfaces using brushes, rollers and sprays
  • Hanging wallpaper, matching patterns and trimming edges
  • Cleaning equipment and work areas
  • May repair windows and replace glass in wooden and metal frames
  • May lay and repair wall and floor tiles

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
30.2%
VIC
24.9%
QLD
23%
WA
9.7%
SA
7.1%
TAS
3%
ACT
1.6%
NT
0.5%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Painting Trades Workers.