We are seeking applications to fill a Pre-Press and Digital Print Operator position. The position is part of the national political team and has responsibility for ensuring internal and external print materials are completed accurately and in a timely manner.

The United Workers Union are looking for an energetic and self-motivated individual to work in our busy print room. This is a highly active and physical role, requiring multitasking and the ability to work efficiently in high stress situations.

The position is full-time and is based in Queensland.

About United Workers’ Union

United Workers’ Union is a powerful member-led union whose sole purpose is to serve the collective interests of members in workplaces and communities by winning significant and long lasting gains.

The Union is driving change by growing union membership, developing leadership amongst our members, encouraging active member participation in the union, building and enforcing standards in our sectors, and campaigning in the community and politics.

As a union with a proudly diverse membership, we are committed to equity and inclusion; and continuing to build a union that is truly representative of the workers we cover. We strive to ensure that every member’s voice can be heard and create opportunities for participation from members with diverse backgrounds in all activities/functions of the Union.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that the Union’s values of equity, diversity and inclusion are upheld and promoted
• Pre-press and file preparation for print
• Running and maintaining of digital large and small format print equipment
• Running and maintaining of cutting, folding and inserting equipment
• Cleaning and organising of print room
• Maintaining stock levels
• Receiving, Dispatching, and booking deliveries
• Heavy lifting following the WH & S Protocols
• Picking and packing Union merchandise

Key Selection Criteria

A Pre-Press and Digital Print Operator demonstrates:

• A passion and drive to achieve the goals of the Union
• Experience as a pre-press and digital print operator preferred
• Ability to work flexible arrangements and hours including weekends where required
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Ability to be self-motivated, energetic and use initiative
• Work effectively in high stress situations
• Experience with picking and packing/dispatching materials
• Liaising with internal and external clients in a polite and professional manner

To perform this job you will also be required to have or obtain and maintain:

• A valid driver’s licence

Skills that desirable but not essential are:

• Obtain a Forklift licence
• Held previous experience in the creation of quotes and estimating prices
• Experience with Adobe Suite
• Experience with Enfocus Pitstop
• Experience with Konica Digital Printers
• Experience with HP wide format printers

Remuneration

An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful applicant, which will include:

• Salary $59,032-$67,221 (Based on demonstrated skills and experience);
• 16% superannuation
• 6 weeks annual leave plus 25% leave loading