Alterationist

For three decades, The Star Sydney has been a local landmark, deeply ingrained in Pyrmont and Darling Harbour. Committed to our communities, we strive to create fun in trusted destinations as Australia's premier entertainment hub. With extraordinary dining options, including Sokyo, BLACK Bar and Grill, Cucina Porto and our vibrant Sports Bar where the action is live and loud, we are dedicated to delivering the ultimate entertainment, hospitality, and dining experiences for all. 

The Alterationist, reporting to the Wardrobe Assistant Manager, is responsible for the prompt and effective repair and alterations of garments, uniforms and other linens for The Star Sydney Team Members, Guests, and Hotel.

This is a fantastic opportunity where you can put your skills and knowledge to the test to deliver a thrilling new era for our housekeeping department.

A few of your responsibilities  

• Repair of linens, uniforms, and other items as required   
• Items correctly identified and returned to owner/guest   
• Understand all Alterationist processes and operation of the necessary machinery   
• Safely uses various pieces of equipment to perform tasks   

What we are looking for  

• Qualification or demonstrated experience in Alterations
• Tailoring qualifications highly regarded but not essential   
• Able to work quickly and efficiently  
• Intermediate numeracy and literacy skills   

About you 

You will be a motivated and skilled individual with previous Alterations experience and will have the ability to work efficiently, while working in a prompt manner across our housekeeping department. You will also have a qualification or demonstrated experience in Alterations and Tailoring.

An intermediate understanding of numeracy and literacy skills is required as you will be tailoring our team members with uniforms. 

What can we offer you   

• Complimentary meal on site every day including hot meals, sandwich bar and more Uniform laundered and ready for you daily on property 
• Discounted parking + other transport options
• Up to 30% discounts across award winning restaurants and accommodation  
• Industry Award hourly rates, penalty rates for working nights, weekends, and public holidays 
• An organisation that values diversity, teamwork and being your best self  
• Supportive leadership team   
• Mental Health and Wellbeing services  
• Extraordinary growth opportunities personally and professionally  

Please be aware that eligibility checks are required as part of the recruitment process and ongoing employment for this position.  

Our culture 

At The Star, we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that we know will contribute to exceptional experiences for our guests, a great place to work for our team members and positive outcomes for our communities. We believe in authenticity that embodies our Company values = Build Memorable Connections, Own It, Lead with Integrity, and Take Good Care. 

We welcome applications from all cultures, ages, religions, genders, LGBTQI+ people, Australia’s First Nations Peoples, and people with disabilities. We recognise the distinctive challenges that trans and gender-diverse applicants may encounter during the recruitment process. We offer a range of flexible working options for team members to find a balance between work and life that’s right for them and their unique well-being needs.

The Star was awarded WGEA Employer of Citation for Gender Equality (2022-24) and has been recognised as a 2024 GOLD Employer by the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), which evaluates LGBTQI+ inclusiveness in the workplace. 

It's your time to SHINE! 

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