Senior Garment Technician | Lead ADF Uniform Engineering

Workwear Group; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

50% employee discount on brands

Wellbeing program including yoga and meditation

Job summary

A leading workwear solutions provider in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Garment Technician to ensure quality and compliance in ADF uniforms. Responsibilities include specifications development, overseeing engineering processes, and team mentorship. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in apparel manufacturing and a strong educational background. A competitive salary and flexible working conditions are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in a technical and/or quality engineering role within apparel or textiles.
• Experience leading a small team.
• In-depth knowledge of apparel construction, patterns, and trims.

Responsibilities

• Own the development and delivery of specifications from tech pack to sample approval.
• Participate in product fittings to ensure compliance.
• Conduct risk assessments and support quality issue resolution.

Skills

Technical experience in apparel

Attention to detail

Project and time management

Strong communication

Mentoring ability

Problem-solving mindset

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Product Design or Garment Manufacturing

Tools

PLM systems

Job description

A leading workwear solutions provider in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Garment Technician to ensure quality and compliance in ADF uniforms. Responsibilities include specifications development, overseeing engineering processes, and team mentorship. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in apparel manufacturing and a strong educational background. A competitive salary and flexible working conditions are offered.