Assistant, Print Operations

Job no: 589887
Work type: Full-time
Location: Melbourne - Burwood
Categories: Administration, Customer Service

• Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus
• Full-time and continuing
• HEW 3 $70,012 - $78,454 17% Superannuation

Benefits for working with us!

At Deakin, we offer more than just a job - we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong, Melbourne, and regional Victoria, you’ll find everything you need to thrive: on-site childcare, gyms, medical centres, cafes, accessible public transport, and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance, generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off, plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services, ongoing professional development opportunities, and inclusive, supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow - whether you're working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life.

About the role:
Join Deakin’s Campus Logistics team and help bring ideas to life through high-quality print production and finishing services that support the University’s diverse needs.

As the Assistant, Print Operations, you’ll play a key role in delivering quality print services from start to finish. From managing stock and completing print finishing tasks to supporting daily operations and providing excellent customer service, you’ll help ensure every job is delivered accurately, efficiently and on time.

As an Assistant, Print Operations, you will:

• Respond to stakeholder requests and queries in a timely and professional manner, escalating issues where appropriate
• Apply established processes and procedures to complete tasks with accuracy and consistency
• Maintain records and information in line with required standards and practices
• Build effective working relationships within the team and contribute to a positive team environment
• Provide basic advice and support to stakeholders within defined parameters
• Learn from guidance and feedback, applying knowledge to improve work outcomes

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Completion of Year 12 with relevant work experience or a Trades Certificate; or equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
• Demonstrated ability to follow processes and procedures accurately
• Basic communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Basic digital literacy and administrative capability

Here's how to apply:

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Sean Magee (Coordinator, Logistics) via email at [email protected]

Applications for this position close at 11.55pm on Sunday 25th October.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks:

In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations.

Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence. A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.

Advertised: 15 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 25 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time