Seamsperson

Ventia is one of the largest essential services providers in Australia and New Zealand. We proudly provide the services that keep infrastructure working for our communities. We have a diverse and proud heritage combined with a track record for delivering the best outcomes for our clients and the communities in which we operate. 

In partnership with the Australian Defence Force, Ventia are currently seeking a Seamsperson to join the team at RAAF Base Wagga (Forest Hill), supporting our National Clothing Stores Services (NCSS) contract.

This is a full-time role working Monday – Friday.
 
Reporting to the Site Leader, you will be an essential member of our stores and warehousing team working along customer services, stores and tailoring professionals that support Ventia’s Defence National Clothing Store Services contract. This role has the opportunity to progress into a tagman production role. 

Benefits:

• Family friendly hours
• Additional on the job training will be provided, where required.
• Guaranteed 2 weeks Christmas shutdown 
• Uniform & safety boots provided

Key Responsibilities:

• Measure and fit customers for clothing items
• Perform duties of sewing ranks, insignia, and badges to Defence specification
• Sewing duties including hemming, alterations, and Medal mounting
• Customer service and record keeping of customer orders
• Use of computer systems

Key Skills & Attributes:

• Experience in hand stitch and sewing machine clothing alterations.
• Basic computing skills
• Experience using heavy duty sewing machines - Desirable
• Experience working in a team/Customer Service environment - Desirable
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and time management
• Scheduling workloads and meeting production deadlines

You must be an Australian Citizen and have the ability to maintain a Defence clearance in order to be eligible for these positions, as well as be able to pass an Australian Federal Police Check and Medical Pre-Employment Checks as required by the contract.

Diversity
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Māori and Pasifika people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities. 

How to apply
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Position Reference Number: 156779