Colour Matcher/Lab Technician

Our company:

For over 100 years, the Dulux Paints & Coatings portfolio has been creating better homes while playing a critical role in protecting and improving the spaces and infrastructure we see every day. Consistently voted one of ANZ’s most trusted brands, our portfolio of iconic, premium brands includes Dulux, Cabot's, Berger, Acratex, British Paints and Porter's Paints. Our Paints & Coatings Brands are proudly part of the DuluxGroup, home to some of Australia’s most iconic brands and 8000 employees globally.

Your role:

We are currently seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Colour Matcher Lab Technician to join our Protective Coatings team in a full-time role. This exciting opportunity plays a key role in developing and maintaining DuluxGroup’s colour capabilities for the industrial and protective coatings market. Working hands-on in our technical services lab, you’ll be responsible for accurate colour matching, and supporting our colour systems used across Australia.

The ideal candidate will bring solid experience in colour matching and formulation, preferably within the coatings industry. With a strong eye for colour and an analytical mindset, you’ll enjoy working independently while collaborating closely with sales, marketing, and R&D teams. If you're motivated by creating colour solutions, developing technical colour tools, and contributing to Dulux’s reputation as a trusted brand, we’d love to hear from you.

DuluxGroup is proudly an equal opportunity employer. Talent is our only criteria. Let us know by emailing Duluxcareers@duluxgroup.com.au if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process so we can support you to present your best self.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update point-of-sale tint formulations and the colour formulation database.
• Match and create new colour formulations for protective coatings, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Support the development of factory-packaged colours and investigate colour-related complaints.
• Provide technical colour advice and solutions to internal stakeholders, including Sales, R&D, and Customer Service.
• Utilise colour tools and software, including spectrophotometers, to support high-quality outcomes.

Benefits

• Stay active anytime, anywhere through our partnership with Fitness Passport and get unlimited, discounted access for you and your family to a wide range of gyms and pools across Australia
• Enjoy comprehensive, holistic health and well-being support, including our Wellbeing Hub and full EAP support
• Let us cover the gap for you, employees with private health insurance extras cover can claim up to $1000 out of pocket gap costs annually
• Give back to the communities in which we live and work, with our “Community Action Day” and other programs
• Market leading Learning and Development initiatives and genuine career pathways to accelerate your growth
• 20 weeks paid parental leave (primary carers) and 2 weeks paid partner leave available from the first day you start working with us.
• Feel truly valued through our employee recognition programs
• Enjoy generous discounts on DuluxGroup products and through our corporate partnerships

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in colour matching, with strong colour perception and the ability to analyse colour both visually and digitally.
• Comfortable using computer-based tinting systems and colour programs; strong MS Office skills.
• Experience working independently with the ability to prioritise and deliver high-quality outcomes within deadlines.
• Background in coatings, colour technology, or lab-based environments is advantageous.
• Ability to spray colour panels is a plus (training available for the right candidate).

Imagine a better place

Dulux Paints & Coatings is proudly part of the DuluxGroup, we believe in the power to 'Imagine a better place', and we want you to be a part of it!

You'll work with over 50 iconic, trusted household brands with a 100+ year history, have the stability of working for a global company and your work will have a real impact. Join us and be part of our growth trajectory as we continue to expand our business globally and innovate in our industry.

At DuluxGroup, we foster a culture of inclusion, diversity, and flexibility. We care about your wellbeing, and we prioritise your safety in everything we do. You'll work alongside people who value your unique perspectives and contributions.

If you're ready to join a compassionate and collaborative workplace, your opportunity starts here.

How to apply:

We are looking to speak with you asap, please apply online!