About Us
Workwear Group (WWG) is part of Wesfarmers Industrial & Safety, a division of Wesfarmers, a top 20 ASX listed company with over 100,000 employees. Workwear Group comprises the brands KingGee, Hard Yakka and NNT, and manufactures over seven million units each year.
This 2‐year contract role is based in a hybrid work environment.
About the Role
As a Garment Technician you will drive the technical development of products across corporate, brand, and industrial ranges. Your responsibilities include transforming design briefs into production‐ready garments, creating and managing tech packs, coordinating with factories, maintaining critical path alignment, and overseeing fittings and risk assessments.
What You'll Be Doing
* Develop and maintain specialist technical knowledge in garments, trims, patterns and fitting.
* Create, update and manage accurate tech packs and trims documentation with strong version control.
* Select, develop and test trims to support product functionality, quality and manufacturability.
* Request, coordinate, and review product samples, ensuring factories are aligned to critical path timelines.
* Assess samples for quality, construction, compliance and readiness, maintaining accurate WIP tracking.
* Coordinate product fittings and manage sample workflows for consistent sizing and fit.
* Maintain accurate size charts and grading templates across products.
* Complete NPD close‐out activities including Goldseal approval of pre‐production samples.
* Contribute to risk assessments by identifying issues, supporting action plans and closing out risks.
* Support and mentor the technical team by sharing expertise and guiding peers.
Who We're Looking For (Personality)
* Strong work ethic and commitment to teamwork.
* Openness to coaching and self‐reflection.
* Accountability for actions and a willingness to step beyond comfort zones.
* Innovation mindset, risk‐taking, and inspiration for creative solutions.
* Relationship building, customer focus, and balance of commercial goals with satisfaction.
* High ethical standards, honesty and integrity in interactions.
What We're Looking For (Technical)
* Minimum 2+ years experience as a Garment Technician in a similar technical apparel role.
* Strong technical capability in tech pack development, trims, patterns, sample assessment and garment fitting.
* Proven ability to manage critical path timelines and coordinate with factories.
* Solid understanding of compliance, grading, size specifications and risk mitigation.
* Collaborative professional who enjoys sharing knowledge and contributing to continuous improvement.
What We Offer
* Opportunity to join a supportive team focused on growth and vision.
* Flexible working environment with work‐from‐home days.
* Competitive salary package and benefits, including 50% brand discounts and a 5% Wesfarmers discount.
* Tailored career and development plan, reward and recognition programs.
* Wellbeing program "Thrive" with financial wellness, diversity celebrations, physical and mental health activities, plus Employee Assistance Program.
* Learning hub "WeLearn" for continuous development.
Diversity & Inclusion
We actively work on creating a safe and inclusive environment free of discrimination. We seek to build a culture where diversity is celebrated and each team member feels a sense of belonging.
Veteran Support
Workwear Group is a recognised Veteran Employment Supporter. We encourage veterans to disclose prior service during recruitment and are committed to creating an environment where their skills can thrive.
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