Seams Person / Stores Attendant

The Role

Ventia are currently seeking a Seams Person to join our team on our Defence contract. In this role, you will support the Site Leader and will assist in the efficient day-to-day operations of the clothing store. This will include sewing rank, insignia and badges following Defence specifications as well as measure, fit and alter personnel uniforms.

This is a permanent full-time position, working 38 hours per week Monday to Friday 07:30am to 04:00pm, and will see you based at HMAS Stirling / Garden Island in Rockingham, WA.

The pay rate for this position is $28.86 per hour.

To be considered for this position, you must be an Australian Citizen and willing to undergo a police check.

Benefits:

• Join our close-knit, well-established team on Garden Island
• Support Australian Navy Defence personnel
• Ventia offers you work-life balance, supportive and inclusive work environment where you matter
• This role comes with the added security of being offered as a permanent position within a Defence environment

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• General Sewing and alterations, using industrial sewing machines and head sewing
• Medal mounting
• Ensure medals are secure at all times
• Receive, check and release items, including kit issues to recruits and other base activities
• Provide service to customers in selecting and fitting clothing items when required
• Maintain accurate stock movement records using in-house computer systems
• Process documentation and perform EFTPOS transactions and reconciliation activities
• Pick and process customer orders for other stores and assist with processing disposals

Requirements:

• Current WA Driver’s Licence
• Experience as a seamstress / tailor and use of industrial sewing machines
• Experience within a clothing store will be highly regarded

The Company

Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.

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, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply for job’ button on this page.

For internal applicants, it is an expectation that you will inform your manager of an application if you have been in your current position for less than 12 months; please seek their permission prior to applying.

If you have any questions about this role, please reach out via: chad.dods@ventia.com.

Position Reference Number: 161006