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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