Are you a strategic leader with a passion for customer engagement, business growth, and service excellence?
Capital Linen Service (CLS) operates as a commercial business unit within the ACT Government's Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate. With over four decades of experience, CLS delivers high-quality linen services to more than 120 clients across Canberra and its surrounds. Our people are our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our strong team culture and commitment to excellence.
Join Capital Linen Service (CLS) and lead the business and commercial development strategy for one of Canberra's essential service providers.
As the Assistant Director, Business and Commercial Development, you'll drive customer-focused business development, manage a diverse portfolio of commercial accounts, and lead a high-performing customer service team. You'll play a key role in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and contract management, contributing directly to CLS's operational and financial success.
What You'll Do:
* Develop and implement customer relationship and sales strategies
* Manage commercial accounts exceeding $20 million annually
* Lead contract performance, risk mitigation, and dispute resolution
* Identify and pursue new business opportunities and respond to tenders
* Collaborate with operations to ensure seamless service delivery
* Represent CLS at industry events and lead marketing initiatives
* Supervise and support a team of customer service representatives
* Foster a culture of respect, accountability, and continuous improvement
What You'll Bring:
* Proven experience in strategic customer engagement and business development
* Strong commercial acumen and contract management skills
* Ability to lead teams and drive high-quality service outcomes
* Experience preparing tenders and business proposals
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
* Experience in a commercial or operational business is highly desirable
* Tertiary qualifications or extensive experience in a business-related discipline
Be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and service excellence. Help shape the future of essential services in Canberra.
Apply now and lead commercial development at Capital Linen Service.
Eligibility/Other Requirements:
* Australian Driver's licence (C class) mandatory.
* May require occasional work out of hours.
* 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.
* This position does not require a Working with Vulnerable People Check.
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.
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.
How to Apply: For further information, please visit: Careers and Employment