Seamsperson / Stores Service Attendant

The Ventia Defence contract is currently seeking a Stores Seamsperson / Stores Service Attendant to join their team to support the Clothing Store. You will be responsible for all alterations on uniforms, medal mounting as well as customer service and stores operations duties. This position will see you based at Keswick Barracks.

Hours will be permanent / part time Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8am -3.30pm. Tuesday 2pm-9.30pm, no Thursday.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Perform seamsperson duties of sewing of rank, insignia and badges following Defence specifications, basic sewing tasks of hemming, ironing and basic alterations and medal mounting
• Measure and fit customers for clothing items
• Use of Defence IT Systems
• Ordering and Receipting of Stock
• Stocktaking 
• Customer Service
• Maintain customer order records in relation to seamsperson services
• Handle cash and reconcile cash transactions
• Process workplace documentation for all stores transactions
• Confident with working unassisted when required

To be successful in this role, you will have had experience in the following:

• Tailoring experience is vital
• Experience using industrial sewing machines 
• Measuring and fitting clothing item measurements
• Customer service experience an advantage
• Basic computer skills essential
• Medal mounting experience would be ideal
• Work in a Team / Customer Service environment
• Scheduling workloads and meeting production deadlines
• High attention to detail, accuracy and time management
• Be an Australian citizen eligible for a defence security clearance

About Ventia
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, Māori and Pasifika people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

Apply
Please visit the Careers section of our website or Click “APPLY” to forward your application CV, along with copies of your qualifications and proof of Citizenship. The incumbent to this role must be eligible to hold a Defence Security Clearance up to the level of Negative Vetting Level 1 (Secret). As a result of this requirement the incumbent must be an Australian Citizena