Role Responsibilities:

• Set up Design Lab for daily production
• Oversee production and quality control
• Supervise craft teachers and Sister Entrepreneurs
• Source raw materials for production (selection of suitable materials, managing the order and delivery of same)
• Calculate cost of goods

Desired experience and qualifications:

• Prior experience in a similar supervisory role e.g. running craft workshops
• Prior experience working with people with migrant, asylum seeker and/or refugee backgrounds
• Prior experience in selection and buying of craft materials
• Prior experience in the production of limited batch/handmade clothing, accessories and homewares

Compulsory requirements:

• Working with Children Check and/or Police Check (if you do not have one, you can apply for one free of cost)
• Own laptop
• Knowledge of various craft materials (e.g. types of fabrics and other raw materials typically used in the creation of clothing, accessories and homewares – see our online shop for examples of the type of products we produce)
• Solid computer skills (Excel, Gmail, online ordering)
• Medium to advanced skills in sewing, knitting and crocheting

What you will get: The opportunity to work with women with migrant, asylum seeker and refugee backgrounds, as well as a dedicated team of staff and volunteers. SisterWorks is a close knit community where you can support new Australian women, make connections and friendships and gain work experience.

REQUIRED: To apply, please submit your CV along with a cover letter outlining your experience and availability to volunteer.