Lake Macquarie City Council

Signwriter

Signwriter

Permanent - Full-time

Bring your trade skills and eye for detail to the team that helps keep our city moving. In this hands-on role, you’ll deliver signage that supports Council projects across the city, working closely with internal customers and taking pride in safe, high-quality work the community sees every day.

• Hands-on work: design, produce and install signage across a wide range of Council projects
• Use modern signwriting technology
• Safety-first culture with a supportive team environment and pride in quality work

LET’S EXPLORE THE JOB

You’ll be part of our City Infrastructure team, delivering efficient, high-quality signage solutions for internal and external customers. From interpreting design briefs and estimating materials through to production and installation, you’ll manage competing priorities, provide clear advice, and ensure every job is completed safely, to standard and on time.

You’ll liaise with customers and stakeholders to scope work, recommend practical solutions, and keep people informed. You’ll apply relevant Australian Standards and local requirements, operate minor plant and equipment (including EWP where required), manage purchasing and stock, and look for ways to improve designs and processes while working in an environmentally responsible way.

Read theposition statementand learn more about
this exciting opportunity.

LET’S HEAR ABOUT YOU

You’re a qualified Signwriter who takes pride in crisp finishes, accurate installs and great customer service. You work well in a small team, can plan your day to meet deadlines, and you’re confident using digital sign production tools alongside traditional trade skills. Most importantly, you bring a strong safety mindset and follow procedures every time.

You must also meet the following criteria:

• Certificate III in Signwriting (or related
  qualification) and relevant industry experience
• Proficiency with vinyl plotters and wide-format printers (including Flexi) and Adobe Illustrator
• Sound MS Office skills (Outlook, Word and Excel)
• Experience using minor plant and equipment (e.g. air compressors, spray guns, EWP and trade hand tools)
• WHS General Induction for Construction Work in NSW (White Card)
• Knowledge of relevant Australian/National and RMS standards
• Current Class C driver’s licence

LET’S REVEAL THE PERKS

• Competitive salary from $74,503 - $86,583 a year plus 12% superannuation
• Adverse Working Conditions Allowance per hour
• 38-hour working week
• Enterprise Agreement pay increases apply
• Commencing salary set in line with skills and experience with annual reviews available to support movement through the salary range
• Be part of a high-performing team in a new capacity
• Be mentored and work within a supportive and collaborative team culture
• Along with many other perks that come from choosing Lake Mac

CHOOSE THE LAKE MAC WAY

We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city. That’s why we’re passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative and bold. When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you join a group of people with a commitment to make our city even better. We’re proud of our city and the work we do, and we know you will be too.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We believe that a diverse network of employees, which truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disabilities. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.

LET’S START

• If this job sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Get your application in by midnight, Sunday 28 June 2026
• For enquiries related to the duties of the role, please contact Kylie McCullough, Senior Signwriter, 0478 493 824 or via email[email protected]
• If you need assistance with submitting your application, please Blair Stevenson, Talent Attraction Partner, 4069 0083 or via email[email protected]
• Your experience throughout the application process matters to us. If you'd like feedback on your application or interview, don't hesitate to get in touch - we're here for you!
• To view the capability Framework – Role Profile relevant to this role, pleaseclick here.
• To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Statement.
• Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council’s recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.