I am both a qualified Painter and a qualified Ecologist and the core of my business is running a painting and decorating business, I am quite busy with new homes and re-paints. However I do have some ideas on some interesting projects for the future involving building biology and paint additive, paint and safe anti mould/fungi/lichen products that could be developed.

The successful candidate must be willing to work 4 days per week as an apprentice painter and 1 day will be set aside for our other projects.

Desirable

• Bachelor of Biology, Ecology, Conservation Biology, Science, Environmental Science or related with 2-4 subjects in chemistry and a strong interest in chemistry and product development.
• Interest in invertebrate identification and taxonomy
• interest in mould, fungi, lichen and moss indentification and taxonomy

Essential

• Willing to committ to a 4 year apprenticeship contract
• Good at working at heights
• Physically fit and able to climb up and down ladders for multiple days per week
• Hard working, reliable, own transport, licence and car
• Willing to go to trade school with other apprentices
• Must be an Australian Citizen and willing to live in Warrnambool, Port Fairy or Koroit.

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