Skills & licensing
We help organise evidence and preparation questions. Approved assessors and relevant regulators decide assessments and licences.
TEA · Trades Emigration Australia
UK Painter or Decorator thinking of moving to Australia?
Preparation and finish are the details that make your work stand out. Build a clear record of your craft and a practical plan for Australia.
Book your free 15-minute Discovery Call
Free. Friendly. No obligation. Just a straightforward conversation about your plans.
Get your free Australia Starter PackUnderstand your skills-assessment pathway
Prepare qualifications and employment evidence
Explore Australian painter or decorator employment opportunities
Plan your move with practical, independent support
The opportunity
Your painter or decorator skills could take you to Australia
Residential decoration, commercial finishes and maintenance require different preparation and coating experience.
A new work environment is only part of the decision. Compare housing, family priorities, living costs and the practical transition before deciding where to settle. Industry possibilities are not live vacancies or a promise of sponsorship.
Moving to Australia involves more than finding a job
Your qualifications & evidence
- Painting and decorating apprenticeship or vocational certificates
- References describing preparation, coating systems and finishes
- Project photographs, specifications and paid work records
Examples to start a conversation — the assessor sets the evidence requirements. Please keep private identity and financial documents out of initial enquiries.
Surface preparation, coating systems and contracting scope
Contractor requirements can vary by state and work value. Local safety rules also apply to coatings, access equipment and hazardous materials.
Prepare evidence of substrate preparation and coating selection, and compare employee work with self-employed contracting.
Assessment, local permission to work, employment and migration have different decision-makers. Preparing the right evidence does not replace a formal assessment, licence or migration decision.
One coordinated plan. Your Australian future.
Employment & sponsorship
Practical CV, interview and employer-outreach preparation. Sponsorship discussions are coordinated within the agreed scope, with specialist advice when needed.
Migration & relocation
Bring the practical move together and arrange introductions to appropriately authorised professionals where individual advice is required.
Your roadmap
Start with the free call. Paid services are separate and agreed with you — nothing is automatically purchased or guaranteed.
- 01
Free 15-minute Discovery Call
A friendly conversation about your experience, ambitions and next steps.
- 02
Personal £250 Strategy Session
An optional paid planning session, offered when appropriate after Discovery.
- 03
Skills assessment & job preparation
Organise evidence for the appropriate assessor and prepare for the Australian job market.
- 04
Employer readiness & opportunities
Prepare applications, practise interviews and explore relevant employer conversations.
- 05
Specialist & relocation coordination
Coordinate with authorised specialists when needed and plan the practical move.
Why choose TEA?
- Specialist focus on UK tradespeople
- Practical, coordinated planning
- Client-focused, independent support
- Clear service stages
- A £250 Strategy Session, with scope agreed first
- A structured approach to preparation
Painters & Decorators: your questions
Official starting points — always check current requirements. These pages do not establish individual eligibility.
Your free TEA resource
Australia Starter Pack for UK Painters & Decorators
A concise, original TEA guide to preparation questions, evidence and practical next steps for your trade. No lengthy rulebook — just a useful starting point for your conversation.
Ready to explore your move to Australia?
Whether you’re just starting to think about Australia or already planning your move, your free Discovery Call is an opportunity to talk about your experience, ambitions and next steps.