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ANZSCO 711311Updated 2026-01-29
Paper Products Machine Operator
National shortage level: Low
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 80k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1540
Salary range: AUD 72k-AUD 88k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
41.4%
VIC
26.2%
NSW
14.9%
QLD
Education mix
27.7%
year 12
22.5%
year 10 and below
20.3%
certificate iii/ iv
Role overview
Paper Products Machine Operators operate machines to manufacture paper packaging and other products from paper and fibreboard stock.
What you do
- • Sets up printing plates, ink circulation systems, knives, creases, cutting dies, and folding and gluing machines.
- • Loads machines with paper and fibreboard.
- • Operates machines to form cardboard containers, paper plates, egg cartons, tissue paper and other paper products.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: year 12 (27.7%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Adjusts and cleans machines and performs minor repairs.
- • Loads machines with paper and fibreboard.
- • Operates machines to form cardboard containers, paper plates, egg cartons, tissue paper and other paper products.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 1540
Annual median: AUD 80k
Range: AUD 72k-AUD 88k