About the role

Mantel & Muse is a vintage furniture retail and restoration business seeking three new team members: Assistant Storeman, Upholsterer, and Senior Furniture Restorer. We're looking for reliable, hands-on people who care about quality and enjoy helping bring furniture back to its best.

Key responsibilities

Assistant Storeman:

- Assist with receiving, moving, storing and dispatching furniture

- Help prepare sold pieces for collection and delivery

- Conduct local deliveries around Canberra in a van or small truck that can be driven on a car licence

- Keep storage and work areas tidy, organised and accessible

- Assist with showroom furniture movements and displays

- Handle furniture carefully and follow safe lifting and handling procedures

- Carry out very basic restoration as required

Upholsterer:

- Assess furniture and carry out upholstery repairs and reupholstery

- Remove and replace fabric, padding, webbing and other upholstery components as required

- Cut, sew and fit upholstery materials with care and precision

- Work with the restoration team to plan jobs and achieve consistent finishes

- Maintain an organised workspace and use tools and equipment safely

Senior Furniture Restorer:

- Assess furniture condition and recommend suitable restoration approaches

- Carry out timber repairs, surface preparation, refinishing and detailed restoration work

- Select appropriate materials and techniques for each piece

- Plan and prioritise restoration jobs in coordination with the team





- Guide less-experienced team members and help maintain workshop standards

- Identify issues early and communicate clearly about progress and completion times

About you

Assistant Storeman:

- Reliable, organised and willing to get stuck in

- Comfortable with hands-on work and moving furniture safely as part of a team

- Careful with stock and attentive to detail

- Friendly and helpful when working with colleagues and customers

- Valid drivers licence and comfortable driving a small truck

- Previous furniture-handling, warehouse or retail stockroom experience is welcome

Upholsterer:

- Experienced in upholstery, with examples of completed work

- Confident working with a range of furniture styles and upholstery materials

- Detail-focused, with pride in neat, durable workmanship

- Able to work independently and communicate clearly about job requirements

- Interested in vintage furniture and preserving its original character

Senior Furniture Restorer:

- Substantial hands-on experience in furniture restoration

- Strong skills in timber repair, preparation and finishing

- Sound judgement about when to repair, refinish or preserve an existing finish

- Able to work independently and solve practical problems

- Comfortable sharing knowledge and setting a solid example in the workshop

- Committed to quality workmanship and safe working practices

About us

Mantel & Muse is a vintage furniture retail and restoration business located in Fyshwick, ACT.

📌 Assistant Storeman | Upholsterer | Senior Furniture Restorer (Fyshwick)
🏢 Mantel and Muse
📍 Fyshwick