Lead Textiles Engineer & Prototype Specialist

Australian Department of Defence; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Department of Defence – Southbank VIC is seeking a senior textile product designer to deliver complex textile design, development, assessment and manufacturing activities supporting Defence capability. You will work with direct technical autonomy across the lifecycle, from concept to prototype and production, ensuring safety, quality and regulatory compliance.

The role requires experience in manual and CAD-based pattern development, textile manufacturing, prototype construction, and

Qualifications

• Experience in textile products design, pattern development and manufacturing.
• Strong skills in manual pattern drafting and CAD systems (Gerber/Lectra).
• Ability to produce high-quality prototypes meeting Defence standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver textile design and development across the full lifecycle.
• Lead pattern making, manufacturing, and prototype construction.
• Prepare technical documentation and design packs with accurate records.

Skills

Textile design

Pattern making

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Tools

Gerber/Lectra CAD

Job description

Australian Department of Defence – Southbank VIC is seeking a senior textile product designer to deliver complex textile design, development, assessment and manufacturing activities supporting Defence capability. You will work with direct technical autonomy across the lifecycle, from concept to prototype and production, ensuring safety, quality and regulatory compliance.

The role requires experience in manual and CAD-based pattern development, textile manufacturing, prototype construction, and