Seamsperson / Stores Assistant

Ventia; Seymour; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Discounted travel

Car and insurance options

Health insurance discounts

Flexible hours

Job summary

Ventia is seeking a permanent, full-time team member to support Defence personnel at Puckapunyal Defence Base in VIC. The role combines customer service with basic tailoring tasks, including hemming, alterations and medal mounting, while ensuring accurate stores and inventory records.

You will measure and fit garments, support with kit issues, and help maintain warehouse documentation. Australian citizenship is required and the schedule is 7:30–16:00, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Basic to intermediate sewing skills.
• Experience measuring and fitting garments.
• Previous experience in retail or clothing store operations.
• Proven ability to schedule workloads and meet production deadlines.
• Confidence using the basic Microsoft Office suite for record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Basic sewing tasks of hemming, ironing, alterations, and medal mounting as per the Defence specifications.
• Measure and fit customers for clothing items.
• General clothing stores duties including ensuring clothing store inventory records are accurate.
• Receive, check, and acquit stores under supervision.
• Assist with kit issues for customers.
• Prepare or process stores documentation and maintain warehouse records.

Skills

Basic sewing skills

Customer-service orientation

Measuring & fitting garments

Retail/clothing store experience

Job description

The Opportunity

This is a permanent, full-time role, although open to part time workers and will be based at the Puckapunyal Defence Base (Seymour, VIC region). The position offers excellent opportunities for career progression and the chance to gain valuable experience within the Defence industry. In this role, you will provide high-quality customer service along with essential basic tailoring services, directly supporting Defence personnel in their day-to-day duties within a highly rewarding environment.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay of $28.86 per hour + super
• Flexible work schedule with great hours: 7:30 - 16:00 Mon - Friday
• Be part of an easy-going, supportive and collaborative team
• Career development and advancement opportunities within the business
• At Ventia, we truly value our people and offer a range of additional benefits, including paid parental leave, discounted travel, and car and insurance options, helping you support yourself and your family while building a rewarding career with us

Key duties will include:

• Basic sewing tasks of hemming, ironing, alterations, and medal mounting as per the Defence specifications
• Measure and fit customers for clothing items
• General clothing stores duties including ensuring clothing store inventory records are accurate
• Receive, check, and acquit stores under supervision
• Assist with kit issues for customers
• Prepare or process stores documentation and maintain warehouse records

To be considered for the role you will have:

• Australian citizenship
• Basic to intermediate sewing skills
• A strong customer-service focus in all interactions
• Experience measuring and fitting garments
• Previous experience in retail or clothing store operations
• Proven ability to schedule workloads and meet production deadlines
• Confidence using the basic Microsoft Office suite for record-keeping

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.

What We Offer You

Not only do we offer a competitive salary and career growth, we have also partnered with some reputable organisations to be able to offer discounts on Health Insurance, Banking (new home loans, credit cards, everyday bank accounts), flights & accommodation, car hire, car leasing and much more.

About Ventia

As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.

Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.