Painter

Sydney, NSW, au on site Until 9/9/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted July 11, 2026 Last posted July 11, 2026
Job description

Discover Sofitel Sydney Wentworth – Where Heritage Meets Modern Luxury

Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, Sydney’s first international five-star hotel, is an icon of Australian hospitality and a landmark of culture and creativity in the heart of the city. Home to 436 beautifully redesigned rooms and suites, Club Millésime Executive Lounge, award-winning dining venues, and exceptional event spaces, we deliver unforgettable experiences to every guest. 

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, you will be responsible for carrying out painting and decorating works across guest rooms, public areas, meeting spaces, restaurants, and back-of-house facilities. Your work will help ensure the hotel remains beautifully presented and maintained to the highest standards.

  • Painting, decorating and finishing works throughout the hotel
  • Surface preparation including patching, sanding, filling and priming
  • Restoration and refurbishment projects across guest and public areas
  • Maintaining the appearance of luxury guest rooms, suites and event spaces
  • Identifying areas requiring repair or preventative maintenance
  • Ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and to an exceptional standard

About You

You are a skilled tradesperson who takes genuine pride in your craft. You understand that the quality of a finish can elevate a space, and you consistently deliver work that reflects a high standard of care and attention to detail.

You will bring:

  • Proven experience in painting and decorating
  • Exceptional attention to detail and workmanship
  • A strong commitment to quality and presentation
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
  • A professional, reliable and proactive approach
  • Trade qualifications (preferred)

Why Join Sofitel Sydney Wentworth?

We value our people and offer:

  • Global discounts on accommodation, dining, bars and more across 100+ Accor hotels and partner venues worldwide
  • Generous leave entitlements, including birthday leave and up to 12 weeks parental leave
  • 30% team member dining discount across our signature venues: Tilda, Bar Tilda, Delta Rue and Wentworth Bar
  • Career development opportunities within a globally recognised luxury hospitality brand
  • Ongoing learning and development, working alongside industry leaders
  • A complimentary hotel stay package to celebrate your work anniversary
  • Free 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support

 Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you're welcome to let us know. 

Please note that full working rights in Australia are required for this role.

About this role

Summary

Perform painting, decorating, and surface prep to maintain hotel standards.

Job title

Painter

Experience level

null

Industry

hospitality

Location requirements

Sydney, NSW, Australia; local or with work rights

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

paintingdecoratingsurface preparationattention to detail

Preferred skills

trade qualifications

Specializations

paintingdecoratingrestorationrefurbishment
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Sydney NSW, Australia

On-site City