Senior Garment Technician

5 days ago


Melbourne, Australia Workwear Group Full time

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

As a Senior Garment Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring that Australian Defence Force (ADF) uniforms meet the highest technical, quality, and compliance standards. You’ll lead the development of specifications, oversee the engineering lifecycle from tech pack to pre-production sample sign-off, and support the team with technical expertise across garments, trims, and product construction. With a deep understanding of technical standards and system processes, you’ll drive accuracy, efficiency, and innovation across engineering and product development workflows.

What you’ll be doing

- Own the development and delivery of accurate specifications from tech pack handover through to pre-production sample approval.
- Establish and maintain systems and processes required to support all engineering activities.
- Assign authority and support for configuration and engineering tasks across the team.
- Oversee the creation and maintenance of tech packs and ensure correct trims selection to support manufacturing accuracy.
- Request and review development samples, assess quality, fit, and compliance, and ensure early intervention where required.
- Coordinate and participate in product fittings to ensure size, fit, and specification compliance.
- Conduct and support risk assessments, product testing, and resolution of quality issues.
- Represent WWG in Configuration Control Boards (CCB) and ensure technical accuracy and documentation control.
- Provide coaching and mentorship across the technical team, offering support on troubleshooting and best practice.
- Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, supporting the long-term strategy and critical path delivery.

What we’re looking for

You bring extensive technical experience within apparel or garment manufacturing and thrive in highly structured environments with complex compliance requirements. You’ll have strong attention to detail, a hands-on approach, and an interest in mentoring others to build collective technical capability.

You will ideally have:

- Minimum 8 years’ experience in a technical and/or quality engineering role within apparel or textiles.
- Tertiary qualifications in Product Design, Garment Manufacturing, Engineering, or Apparel Development – or equivalent industry experience/apprenticeship (preferred).
- In-depth knowledge of apparel construction, patterns, trims, and product development processes.
- Experience with EIA:632 and/or ISO 9001 compliance frameworks (desirable).
- Familiarity with PLM systems for product lifecycle management (desirable).
- Strong documentation and process orientation with a high level of accuracy.
- Connection with key industry bodies e.g. Chartered Engineering or TextileInstitutions, Testing Facilities, Standards Australia and Australian Fashion Council (preferred).

Personal Attributes

- Skilled at project and time management in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment.
- Strong communicator with a collaborative, solutions-focused mindset.
- Passion for technical excellence, mentoring others, and driving quality at every stage.
- Comfortable leading and supporting others through process change and continuous improvement.

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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