About us:

Founded in 1874, Waverley Mills is Australia’s oldest working textile mill and a pioneer in luxury, sustainable wool textiles. From its historic home on the banks of Distillery Creek in Launceston, Tasmania, the mill has been crafting blankets, throws, and scarves for over 150 years. Every piece is made with the finest natural fibres — including Australian Merino wool — combining artisan craftsmanship with modern sustainable practices. Today, Waverley Mills continues to honour its heritage while driving innovation, collaborating with leading brands, and championing Australian manufacturing.

Proudly

Australian owned, Waverley Mills creates timeless products designed to last for generations.

The opportunity:

Do you want to join a company whereby you can make a real impact from day one? As Waverley Mills continues to expand, it requires keen, reliable and enthusiastic people to fill a number of fulltime and casual production operator roles.

Key responsibilities include:

· Operate textile production machines

· Monitoring quality of products produced

· Understand and follow protected work procedures

· Maintain a clean working environment

· Achieve production KPI’s

· Demonstrate excellence in completing work to high standard

· Maintain a clean and organised work area





· Communicate effectively with the team

While previous experience in textile manufacturing is preferred, it is not essential. Waverley Mills provides opportunities to learn and develop a career in the industry.

Hours are generally Monday to Friday between 7am and 3pm.

About you:

· A can-do attitude

· A desire to be a team player and work towards shared company goals

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills

· Be optimistic, pro-active and have a solution-based approach to problems

· Have a willingness to learn new things

· A current driver’s license

· A current forklift license (desirable, not essential)

What Waverley Mills can offer:

· Above award hourly rates

· Generous employee discounts

· Ongoing training, development and support

Applications close: 2 October 2026

Apply now by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why Waverley Mills is of particular interest to you. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Waverley Mills is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

📌 Production Operator (Launceston)
🏢 Waverley Mills
📍 Launceston