Keirden Dry Cleaners & Alterations is growing gangbusters, and we're looking for an experienced
full-time Sewing Machinist / Alterations Specialist
to join our busy Strathpine store.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled alterationist, tailor or sewing machinist who takes genuine pride in quality workmanship and enjoys helping customers look and feel their best. You'll be joining a thriving, family-owned and operated local business where alterations are a valued and growing part of what we do - not an afterthought.
Located in an easy-to-access Strathpine position, the role offers
free onsite parking
, a convenient commute, a friendly team, and steady, varied work.
Keirden Dry Cleaners & Alterations is growing gangbusters, and we're looking for an experienced
full time Sewing Machinist / Alterations Specialist
to join our busy Strathpine store.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled alterationist, tailor or sewing machinist who takes genuine pride in quality workmanship and enjoys helping customers look and feel their best. You'll be joining a thriving, family-owned and operated local business where alterations are a valued and growing part of what we do - not an afterthought.
Located in an easy-to-access Strathpine position, the role offers
free onsite parking
, a convenient commute, a friendly team, and steady, varied work.
The role
You will handle a wide range of clothing alterations, repairs and fittings, from everyday hems and zip replacements through to suits, formalwear and bridal garments.
Your day will include:
Consulting with customers about fit, alteration options, pricing and turnaround times
Pinning, measuring, marking and recording clear alteration instructions




Completing high-quality alterations and repairs, including hems, tapering, seam adjustments, waist alterations, sleeves, zips, buttons, patching and general mending
Working with a variety of fabrics and garment types, including businesswear, formalwear and occasionwear
Using industrial sewing machines, overlockers, blind hemmers and pressing equipment safely and efficiently
Checking each finished garment for measurements, symmetry, stitch quality and professional pressing before it is returned to the customer
Managing work by promised due date and helping ensure every job is accurately ticketed and easy to locate
Maintaining a clean, organised and safe alterations workspace
Supporting our front-counter team with basic alteration enquiries and helping build their confidence in taking simple alteration jobs
About you
You will be a confident, capable sewing professional who enjoys delivering excellent work and customer service. You understand that an alteration is personal- customers are trusting you with garments that may be important, expensive or sentimental.
To succeed in this role, you will ideally have:
Proven experience as a sewing machinist, tailor, dressmaker or alterations specialist
Strong practical skills across a broad range of garments, fabrics and repair types
Confidence completing hems, tapering,



taking garments in or out, zip replacements, sleeve work, waist adjustments and general repairs
Experience with suits, formalwear, bridalwear or detailed garment construction is highly regarded
Competence using industrial sewing machines, an overlocker and blind hemmer
A sharp eye for detail, fit, finish and garment presentation
Friendly, clear customer-service and communication skills
Confidence pinning, measuring, quoting and setting realistic expectations with customers
Good organisation and the ability to manage multiple jobs and deadlines
A reliable, team-first attitude and commitment to workplace safety
Experience in a dry-cleaning, laundry, retail alterations or tailoring environment would be highly regarded, but we value strong alteration skills and the right attitude above all else.
Why join Keirden?
Full-time, secure role
in a growing part of our business
Busy and varied workload- no two days are the same
Easy Strathpine location with free parking
Join a successful, family-owned and operated Queensland business
Work with a supportive team that values quality, accountability and customer care
Opportunity to develop specialist skills in formalwear, bridal alterations, tailoring, repairs and more
Be part of a business that invests in better systems, workflow and customer service
A workplace where your craftsmanship is recognised and directly contributes to business growth
If you are an experienced sewing machinist or alterations specialist looking for a secure full-time role in a friendly, growing local business, we would love to hear from you.
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📌 Seemstres/Sewing Machinist (Queensland)
🏢 Keirden Dry Cleaners
📍 Queensland