About stunned Emu Designs
Stunned Emu Designs is a small, established Australian art business with many moving parts. The business spans creation, design, manufacture, wholesale, retail and publishing, producing a wide range of giftware, books, art, tourism products and custom items featuring Wendy Binks’ well-known quirky Australian wildlife designs.
The business includes a long-running retail store at Fremantle Markets and a strong wholesale arm supplying customers Australia wide. Operations are managed from the showroom and warehouse in O’Connor, which is a small, friendly and hands-on workplace.
The wholesale side of the business continues to grow and is a key focus.
Studio Assistant – for Fulfilment & Operations
We are looking for a Studio Assistant. It’s a hands-on role based at our warehouse in O’Connor, where products are stored, assembled, packaged and distributed. The position has manual handling requirements and the majority of the day is spent on your feet.
The role is primarily focused on order fulfilment, while also supporting the business owner and marketing manager with day-to-day operations. It suits someone who understands how a small business runs, enjoys responsibility, and can work independently once trained. Working arrangements can be flexible, it’s a minimum of 16 hours per week and could be more depending on the season.
Casual hourly rate: $35 – $40 per hour depending on experience.
Key Responsibilities
Order Fulfilment and Dispatch
- Pick, pack and prepare orders accurately and efficiently
- Coordinate shipping and make regular post office runs
- Transfer stock between warehouse and retail store as required
- Communicate with customers regarding their orders, including updates and delays
Operations, Administration and Support
- Process orders, invoicing and manage email enquiries
- Organise and coordinate shipments
- Support the day-to-day running of the business
- Assist the business owner and marketing manager as needed
- Occasionally make phone calls to prospective and existing wholesale customers
- Assist with stock organisation and basic inventory oversight
- Identify stock that needs reordering and flag shortages
- Order packing boxes and shipping materials to ensure adequate supply
- Be prepared to help with whatever is required on the day
About You
You are organised, reliable and resourceful, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities. You enjoy being the go-to person, can work autonomously once trained, and are equally comfortable contributing within a small team. You understand that productivity, good time management and flexibility are essential in a small business. You take pride in seeing tasks through from start to finish and bring a practical, positive attitude to your work.
Must Have
- At least 5 years experience in the workforce
- Confident computer skills
- Experience with order processing or fulfilment
- Ability to work autonomously once training is provided
- Willingness to adapt to the changing pace of a small business
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work to deadlines and manage competing priorities
Nice to Have
- Access to a car
- Experience with Shopify, Canva or Adobe Creative Suite
- Experience in small business operations
Why Join Wendy Binks Designs
- Work closely with a well-known Australian artist and established creative business
- Be part of a small, supportive team where your contribution genuinely matters
- Enjoy variety, autonomy and hands-on involvement across the business
- Flexible working arrangements
- Work from our O’Connor showroom and warehouse
To apply, email your cover letter and CV to Simone at admin@wendybinks.com.au
Applications close February 28th.