Why work with Higgins

Opportunities across Australia

With over 23 branches (and growing) throughout Australia and a team of over 1,200 employees and subcontractors working across project sites and Head Office roles, there are always opportunities to develop your painting career with us - Australia’s largest family-owned contractor business.

One of the many things employees love about working with us is that no two days are ever the same. Our industry offers our people the opportunity to work across a variety of projects and gain a wealth of experience. From working on the Voyages Resort at Uluru, to repainting passenger ships out at sea, to working on the high-rise buildings that characterise our Australian cities, we give you the exciting opportunity to apply technical and teamwork skills that bring out your best.

We’re all-in when it comes to helping you launch your career in painting!

Specialised training and development

We provide our employees with detailed induction and ongoing training for all roles. We also support our employees to design and implement an individual development plan in order to grow and achieve their goals. We do this in practice through the learning principle that 70% of our learning is on the job, 20% is by having meaningful conversations, and 10% is through workshops and external training courses. 

Tailored career progression

At Higgins, we believe in building up our people and promoting from within wherever possible. There are a number of career pathways available to our employees, from operations and administration to sales and management. Regardless of your role, your career progression starts from the moment you join our team, with the full support and encouragement of your colleagues and leaders. Our approach prioritises supporting your personal and professional development through on-the-job learning experiences, as well as ongoing access to growth and development programs, tools and resources. Our well-defined career ladder takes the guesswork out of your progression. 

Make a difference in your community

We’re a family-run business with a rich history of giving. For 70 years we’ve been striving to create long-lasting value for our community. We are, after all, a part of these communities as they are a part of us at Higgins. From industry partnerships with Positive Education School Association to the Association of School Business Administrators, we love to help. We also provide ongoing support for many charities including Camp Quality, Blue Tree Project, and OzHarvest.

We’re proud to be actively involved in local community organisations across the country that have a meaningful impact on the lives of many - and you can be a part of it too!