About Blueline Laundry

Bluelione Laundry (Blueline) is a commercial social enterprise and a registered charity of the Catholic Church that offers industrial laundry and commercial cleaning services to businesses across Tasmania. Blueline’s mission-focussed approach is to support people with diverse abilities, cultures and backgrounds by providing meaningful employment, and in doing so, enriching their lives and helping them to build resilience by providing rewading career opportunities.

The Board of Blueline is seeking a seasoned professional with extensive leadership experience and a deep commitment to the purpose and mission of this social enterprise to take up the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

About the Opportunity

The purpose of the role of CEO is to advance and implement contemporary employment models for disadvantaged persons and to provide oversight to the sustainable and efficient operation of the enterprise.

As CEO, you will be responsible for leading Blueline to meet its objectives and fulfil its mission while ensuring both compliance with legislative and regulatory obligations, and consistency with the expectations of the Archdiocese and the broader Church.

Reporting to the Board through the Board Chair, and working closely with the Blueline leadership team, you will deliver strategies that support structured growth through diversification and the contemporary use of technology. A key focus will be the provision of rewarding employment and training opportunities for people who have barriers to mainstream employment, while delivering quality commercial services that provide a competitive advantage for Blueline.

You will lead a diverse team, fostering strong relationships and networks with local and national stakeholders and partners, as well as maintaining and enhancing the reputation and public profile of Blueline.

Key to this role will be your commitment to the Blueline’s mission and values, and your ability to communicate and execute its long-term vision for that mission.

This opportunity is a full-time role and based in New Town, Hobart. The appointment is for a period of 5 years with the possibility of renewal. An attractive remuneration package, including a fully maintained motor vehicle, is being offered.

About You

This role will suit someone who has significant leadership experience in a service-based organisation, with demonstrated experience developing strategic plans and communicating an organisation’s mission and strategic direction.

Specifically, as the ideal candidate for this role, you will meet the following Key Requirements:

• Extensive progressive leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a CEO or senior leadership role providing multi-functional services
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission and values of Blueline and a commitment to and appreciation for the mission and ethos of the Catholic Church
• Strong understanding of financial management, corporate governance and regulatory compliance
• Proven commercial acumen, with a record of driving business growth and achieving financial results
• Deep understanding of corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management within a complex operating environment
• Knowledge of service delivery in the Social Welfare sector or Community Housing Provider experience is desirable

Enquiries and Application Process

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity and to obtain a copy of the Position Description, please contact Anthony Spata at Reach HR on 0402 210 055 or [email protected].

Applications must include a cover letter and resume. Your cover letter must address how your skills, knowledge, experience and personal attributes align with the Key Requirements outlined under About You as outlined above.

Applications are to be sent to Anthony at [email protected].

Applications close 11 April 2025. 

Preferred candidates will be required to have a National Police Check and Working with Vulnerable People Check clearance and appointment will be subject to satisfactory check outcomes.

Only candidates with the unrestricted right to work in Australia may apply for this position.