Posted: 25/07/2025
Closing Date: 22/08/2025
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Gold Coast, QLD
Job Category: Fit Out
About the company
Telwater is Australia's largest manufacturer of trailered boats producing iconic brands such as Quintrex, Stacer, and Yellow Fin Plate boats.
Job Description
About the role
Our Telwater team is currently looking for an enthusiastic person to sew boat biminis (canopies), travel covers, and clears. Training will be provided on bending and fitting bows, as well as installation processes.
We are flexible on work hours for the right candidate. Our standard hours are 6am – 2:30pm, Monday to Friday (40 hours/week), but we can consider part-time, casual, or school hours arrangements. Please let us know what suits you best
Duties include:
* Cutting and bending bows
* Measuring and creating patterns for biminis and canopies
* Operating industrial sewing machines to sew biminis, travel covers, and clears
* Fitting bimini tops to bows and boats
Desired Skills and Experience
What we are looking for:
* Industrial sewing experience is preferred, including operating various machines (single needle, twin needle, overlockers)
* Experience working with canvas, vinyl, and PVC materials is an advantage
* Great attention to detail and pride in work
* Reliability and good attendance
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
* Use of power tools and hand tools
* Full Australian work rights
* Willingness to learn and develop skills in boat building
Benefits and Rewards
* Employee of the Month and Year awards, with a boat as the Employee of the Year prize
* Annual leave loading and guaranteed holiday over Christmas
* Monthly attendance bonus of $400 (before tax), T&Cs apply
* Monthly health and safety bonus of $150 (before tax), T&Cs apply
* Access to free on-site physiotherapy and wellbeing support
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for psychological, health, financial, legal, and family support
* Flare Benefits program with discounts on gym memberships, food, retail, and holidays
* Boat product loan program for weekends on the water
* Discounted parts purchase program
* Purpose-built facilities in Coomera, Gold Coast, supporting work-life balance with early finish at 2:30pm daily
* Training and development opportunities with industry experts
* Opportunities for growth within the company
How to Apply
Click APPLY and submit your resume. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. A pre-employment medical will be required.
Telwater is an Equal Opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability.
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