Company Description Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) is a not-for-profit company owned by over 60,000 Australian woolgrowers and focused on research, development, and marketing across the global wool supply chain. AWI’s mission is to make targeted investments that improve the profitability, international competitiveness, and sustainability of the Australian wool industry. The organization works to increase demand and market access for Australian wool, partnering with stakeholders from growers through to brands and retailers.

AWI owns The Woolmark Company and the globally recognized Woolmark logo, a leading textile fibre brand that has featured on billions of products since 1964. Team members contribute to initiatives that shape the future of wool innovation and product excellence worldwide.

Position Purpose The Junior Sample Garment Production Assistant supports the development and production of garment samples from initial concept through to final approval. The role coordinates with local and overseas factories and regional teams, manages sample timelines, tracks revisions and approvals, and assists with ensuring samples meet design, fit, construction and quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist with coordinating garment samples from initial development through to final approval.
- Manage and monitor local and overseas sample production with factories and suppliers.
- Communicate technical information, specifications, measurements, construction details and amendments to manufacturers.
- Track sample timelines, revisions, approvals, lab dips, fabrics, trims and accessories.
- Coordinate the shipment, receipt and return of samples, including courier and customs documentation.
- Prepare tech packs, measurement charts,



approved references and design requirements.
- Prepare transparent sample comments and communicate corrections to suppliers.
- Assist with fit sessions, fittings and sample evaluations.
- Record fit, construction, measurement and quality comments accurately.
- Follow up on revised samples and ensure amendments are actioned correctly.
- Maintain sample trackers, development schedules and product records.
- Assist with sourcing and coordinating fabrics, trims, accessories, labels, packaging and other sample components.
- Identify and escalate delays, quality concerns or discrepancies.
- Maintain organised digital and physical sample-development files.
- Provide general administrative support to the product development and sample production team.
- Co-ordinate the distribution and shipment of approved samples to global offices, teams and relevant stakeholders, ensuring samples are correctly labelled, documented and delivered on time.
- Provide general administrative support to the Technical Team, including minute taking at the meetings where required and following up on agreed agenda actions.
- Support the coordination of swatches and content for The Wool Lab ensuring materials are gathered accurately and delivered within required timelines.
- Support the curation of garment collections for display at global trade shows, trade events and at HQ.




- Manage the physical garment sample collection at HQ, including maintaining an accurate and up-to-date garment register, label preparation, storage of samples, sample location and movement.
- Support the development of technical manuals to accompany garment collections.

Skills and Experience

- Interest in fashion, apparel and garment development.
- Previous experience in garment sampling, fashion production, product development or production administration is desirable.
- Ability to coordinate overseas sample production and communicate effectively with international suppliers.
- Basic understanding of garment construction, fabrics, trims and fit.
- Ability to read and understand tech packs, measurement charts and construction details.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent organisation and time-management skills.
- Clear written and verbal communication.
- Ability to manage multiple sample developments and deadlines across different time zones.

Key Relationships

Internal

- Global Technical Delivery Manager
- Principal Technical Advisor, Wool Innovation
- Product Platform Leads
- Global Technical and Proof Leads
- Technical Delivery Officer
- Global technical experts

External

- Overseas and local mills, processors, manufacturers
- Trim and accessory suppliers
- Washing, dyeing, printing and embroidery suppliers
- Packaging and ticket and label suppliers
- Freight, courier and customs providers.

Other Requirements

- Must be a permanent resident or citizen of Australia (sponsorship is not available)
- Sydney based

If interested, please send your CV, along with a cover letter, to Julie Davies "Principle Technical Advisor, Wool Innovation" at [email protected]

📌 Junior Sample Garment Production Assistant (Sydney)
🏢 Australian Wool Innovation
📍 Sydney