Process Worker – General Labourer – Trimming Department

Who We Are

Since 1876, Akubra has been crafting hats in Australia using a meticulous, time-honoured process built on skill, care, and tradition. Every hat takes around six weeks to make and moves through a 162-step manufacturing process, being handled more than 200 times by 60 pairs of hands along the way. From forming and blocking the fur felt to trimming and finishing, each stage is essential to creating the quality, durability, and iconic style Akubra is known for. Joining Akubra means becoming part of a proud Australian manufacturing tradition where craftsmanship, teamwork, and attention to detail matter every day.

The Opportunity

There’s an exciting opportunity at our Kempsey Workshop for an enthusiastic individual to join our Trimming department as a Sewing Machinist. 

As Sewing Machinist, your responsibilities will include: 

• Operating industrial sewing machines (no experience required) 
• Working in roles on various machines to add decorative trimmings to hats 
• Completing quality control activities on finished products 

The role is full time at 38 hours per week. Our workshop operates Monday to Thursday, with some opportunity for overtime. The rate of pay starts at $24.95p/h plus allowances.

We are seeking hard-working committed individuals to work as part of our team. 

About You:

• No previous experience required- all training will be provided on the job 
• Keen to learn and take direction
• Strong attention to detail
• Punctual, dependable, and hardworking
• Safety-focused and committed to following site procedures at all times
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Able to pass a drug, alcohol, and medical assessment
• Full working rights in Australia
• Over 18 years of age, due to the hazardous work environment
• Physical capabilities – ability to stand or sit for long periods of time and manual handling.

The successful applicants will be provided with training and support as part of a structured training program. 

At Akubra, we value committed people and provide opportunities to learn, develop, and grow within our business.