Make a Difference Supporting Those Who Serve!
Ventia is proud to support the Australian Defence Force through the Defence Clothing Services contract. We’re proud to offer an opportunity for a detail‑focusedSeamsperson/SSAto join our team atVictoria Barracks, MelbourneDefence Base (VBM).
This role plays a vital part in ensuring Defence personnel are correctly fitted, presented, and supported with high quality uniform and alteration services. If you enjoy hands on work, take pride in precision, and value being part of a supportive team, this could be the role for you.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Seamsperson, you’ll work as part of a dedicated stores and customer service team, delivering alteration and fitting services, including:
- Measuring and fitting customers for Defence clothing items
- Sewing and attaching rank, badges, insignia and medals in line with Defence standards
- Completing basic alterations such as hemming, ironing and garment adjustments
- Maintaining accurate records for seamsperson services and orders
- Ensuring the security and care of medals and issued items
- Supporting customer service activities including issuing, accepting and inspecting returned items
- Using Defence systems and computer terminals for transactions and record keeping
- Assisting with stock handling, manual handling, housekeeping and general store duties
- Complying with all workplace health& safety, security, and environmental requirements
What’s On Offer
- Permanent full time role with strong job stability
- $28.86 per hour plus Super
- Consistent weekday hours with an early finish on Fridays
- PPE and uniforms provided
- Access to Ventia’s exclusive employee benefits portal, including retail discounts, health offers, and novated leasing
- Free and confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing support
What You’ll Bring
- Experience in sewing‑based roles, including tailoring or garment alterations, will be highly regarded
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to high quality workmanship
- Customer focused approach with clear communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Sound time management and organisation skills
- Basic computer and data entry capability
- A current driver’s licence and reliable transport
- Ability to meet Defence security requirements
- Australian Citizenship is required to obtain the necessary Defence security clearance.
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.
How to apply
Click the Apply Now button to start the journey to find your further with Ventia.
Position Reference Number:168258