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‑focused

Seamsperson/SSA

to join our team at

Victoria Barracks, Melbourne

Defence 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 growth opportunities, 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.

Position Reference Number:

168258

📌 Seamsperson (Melbourne)
🏢 Ventia
📍 Melbourne