ADF - Textile Technologist

About Us

Workwear Group (WWG) is part of Wesfarmers Industrial & Safety a division of Wesfarmers,a top 20 ASX listed company with over 100,000 employees.Housed under the banner ofWorkwear Group, our three iconic brands -KingGee,Hard YakkaandNNT- have been in the business of delivering workwear since the late 1920's.

We are the trusted partner in workwear solutions, manufacturing over seven million units each year. What sets us apart is our continuous investment in innovation, market knowledge, pioneering ideas and sustainability practices.

We work as one team. We put our customers first and are passionate about what we do. Joining WWG is an opportunity to thrive in an inspiring, safe, and inclusive community.

About the Role

We are seeking a technically skilled and detail-oriented Textile Technologist to support the development and performance of raw materials used in the manufacture of uniforms for our clients.

This role plays a key part in ensuring fabrics and trims meet quality, environmental, and compliance standards, with a focus on material performance, sustainability, and supplier collaboration. You’ll work closely with internal teams and suppliers to assist in testing, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What you’ll be doing

- Assist in the research, development, and lifecycle tracking of fabrics and proprietary trims.

- Help maintain the fabric/materials library, including test data and compliance documentation.

- Support quality and environmental checks to ensure raw materials meet required standards.

- Contribute to material sourcing activities aimed at improving efficiency and reducing duplication.

- Assist with lab testing and performance analysis of fabric developments.

- Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to support product compliance with relevant standards.

- Provide input into cost-effective development outcomes and help track costing data.

- Support ethical sourcing and sustainability efforts across fabric and trim suppliers.

- Build positive working relationships with internal stakeholders and supply partners.

- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost, quality, and delivery.

What we’re looking for

You’re a technical expert in textile development with a strong commercial mindset. You thrive in complex environments where quality, sustainability, and innovation intersect.

You will ideally have:

- Degree or Certificate in Textile Design, Development, Manufacturing, or a related field.

- Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in textile or raw materials development, ideally with exposure to quality and compliance processes.

- Basic understanding of fabric testing methods, performance standards, and global sourcing practices.

- Familiarity with ISO 9001 or EIA:632 standards is desirable but not essential.

- Experience with PLM systems is a plus.

Personal Attributes

- Strong problem-solving and technical analysis skills.

- Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement.

- Organised, collaborative, and outcomes-focused.

- Self-driven with high accountability and initiative.

What we offer

- The chance to join agreat teamof like-minded, hard-working people who are passionate about achieving our vision and the growth objectives of the company.

- Flexible working environment, allowing for work from home day/s each week.

- Acompetitive salary packageand suite of benefits and perks, including a 50% discount on our brands Hard Yakka, King Gee and NNT and 5% Wesfarmers discount for Kmart, Bunnings, Officeworks and more.

- Atailored careeranddevelopmentplan, plus reward and recognition programs. Whatever your goals we’re here to support you on that journey.

- OurWellbeingprogram, Thrive, with activities designed to support the Financial Wellness of our team, Celebrate Diversity, ensure we Get Physical and maintain Healthy Minds, including challenges, yoga, meditation and access to our Employee Assistance Program.

- We actively work on creating asafeandinclusive environmentfree of discrimination. At Workwear Group we aspire to build a culture where diversity is celebrated, where Team Members feel a sense of “I Belong” and are empowered to bring their whole selves to work.

You can follow us on LinkedIn or see our company careers page for more opportunities https://www.workweargroup.com.au/careers

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