Director Quality, Safety and Environment | Full-time Permanent

Closes: 22 May 2025

Classification: Capital Linen Service Band 9
Salary: $145,253 - $162,878 plus superannuation
Position No: 35654
Directorate: Transport Canberra and City Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 08 May 2025
Contact Officer: Wally Arndt on ***********@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 3***

Details: Are you a dynamic leader ready to inspire and energise a team?

Capital Linen Service (CLS) operates as a commercial business unit within the ACT Government's Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate.

We have extensive experience and knowledge of the linen hire and laundry services industry and have been delivering linen services and operating an industrial factory across the Canberra region since 1978 servicing more than 120 clients in Canberra and its surrounds.

Our people are our biggest asset and are what make us a great place to work!  We take pride in our commitment to deliver the highest standards of quality and reliability and enjoy a healthy team culture.

As the Director of Quality, Safety and Environment at Capital Linen Service, you will drive a culture of respect and excellence. Your role will involve managing our ISO 9001 certified Quality Management System, overseeing change management, and ensuring workplace safety and environmental initiatives align with our strategic goals.

Key responsibilities of this position are to:

• Lead and promote a positive safety and quality culture.
• Manage the work health and safety system, including training and compliance.
• Implement environmental plans to drive positive change.
• Provide strategic advice and reporting to leadership.

Our ideal candidate would bring:

• Proven experience in managing safety systems and ISO 9001 Quality Management.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build partnerships.
• Innovative thinking and a track record of driving transformational change.
• Commitment to workplace respect, equity, and diversity.

Join us at CLS and lead the way in promoting safety, quality, and environmental excellence!

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/other requirements:

• Tertiary qualification or a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the field are highly desirable.
• Experienced user of Microsoft Office programs.
• Driver’s licence (C Class) is essential.
• This position does require a pre-employment medical and police check.
• Visa holders are eligible to apply for both permanent and temporary roles. Those with eligible visas may be considered for permanent employment, while individuals with temporary residency or limited-duration visas may be offered permanent employment for the duration of their visas.

Notes: An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to Apply: In no more than two pages please address the Professional/Technical/Behavioural Skills found in the Position Description and submit along with a current curriculum vitae (resume) and the contact details of two referees.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now Button Below.

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