Wardrobe Coordinator

Role summary

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The Wardrobe Coordinator manages the hotel’s uniform and wardrobe operation, ensuring colleagues receive clean, well-maintained and correctly fitted uniforms. Responsibilities may include issuing and collecting garments, maintaining inventory, arranging repairs or alterations, coordinating laundry services, and keeping accurate records. Candidates should be organised, service-focused and attentive to detail, with good communication and time-management skills. Experience in hotel wardrobe, uniform services, laundry, tailoring or stock control is helpful. The role requires professional presentation, reliability, physical stamina, and the ability to work independently while supporting housekeeping and other hotel departments. Flexibility to work varied shifts and a commitment to Ritz-Carlton grooming and service standards are expected.

About the employer

The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne is a luxury hotel operated by Marriott International, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies. The Ritz-Carlton brand is recognised for personalised service, elegant accommodation and high standards across guest rooms, dining, events and wellness facilities. Located in Melbourne’s South Wharf precinct, the hotel serves leisure travellers, business guests and conference groups, with colleagues expected to deliver thoughtful, polished service in every department. Marriott offers structured training, global career opportunities and employee benefits, although specific conditions vary by position and employment agreement. A Wardrobe Coordinator supports the smooth operation of the property by ensuring colleagues are professionally dressed and that uniforms are available, presentable and properly maintained. The role contributes behind the scenes to the hotel’s luxury image, operational efficiency and consistent guest experience.

Working in Australia

Australia offers hospitality opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, events and tourism, particularly in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and regional resort areas. Melbourne is known for its multicultural food scene, arts, sport and relaxed café culture. The lifestyle combines excellent public services, beaches and outdoor activities with relatively high housing and transport costs, especially in major cities. Workplace culture is generally professional, practical and respectful, with strong emphasis on safety, equality and work-life balance. International applicants need a visa with work rights; common options include employer-sponsored visas, Working Holiday visas for eligible nationalities, and student visas with limited work hours. Requirements depend on nationality, age, occupation and sponsorship. Before relocating, arrange a tax file number, Australian bank account, suitable accommodation and health insurance where required. Learning local workplace terminology and checking award wages and employment conditions can also help new arrivals settle successfully.