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ANZSCO 899511Updated 2026-01-29

Printer's Assistant

National shortage level: Low

Snapshot

Median pay: AUD 41k
Weekly earnings: AUD 800
Salary range: AUD 37k-AUD 46k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility

State distribution

36.2%
VIC
32.4%
NSW
14.3%
QLD

Education mix

27%
year 12
20.6%
year 10 and below
19.7%
certificate iii/ iv

Role overview

Printers' Assistants perform routine tasks in the production of printed materials.

What you do
  • Assisting with setting up, operating and adjusting machines.
  • Maintaining and lubricating printing machines.
  • Clearing waste and cleaning work areas and machines.

Core skills

    Credentials & pathway

    • Recommended level: year 12 (27%)

    Recent job ads

    No ads listed yet.

    Tasks

    • Assisting with setting up, operating and adjusting machines.
    • Carrying out routine quality control.
    • Clearing waste and cleaning work areas and machines.

    Earnings

    Weekly median: AUD 800
    Annual median: AUD 41k
    Range: AUD 37k-AUD 46k