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ANZSCO 392312Updated 2026-01-29

Small Offset Printer

National shortage level: Low

Snapshot

Median pay: AUD 73k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1400
Salary range: AUD 65k-AUD 80k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility

State distribution

36.4%
VIC
27.1%
NSW
17.8%
QLD

Education mix

38.7%
certificate iii/ iv
14.9%
year 12
13%
bachelor degree

Role overview

Small Offset Printers set up and operate small offset printing presses used in instant print shops or for in-house printing.

What you do
  • Prepares plates, blankets and impression cylinders on small offset lithographic printing presses.
  • Loads paper into feeding mechanisms.
  • Monitors machine operations and quality of printing.

Core skills

    Credentials & pathway

    • Recommended level: certificate iii/ iv (38.7%)

    Recent job ads

    No ads listed yet.

    Tasks

    • Loads paper into feeding mechanisms.
    • May set up and operate paper and bookbinding guillotines.
    • Monitors machine operations and quality of printing.

    Earnings

    Weekly median: AUD 1400
    Annual median: AUD 73k
    Range: AUD 65k-AUD 80k