Production Supervisor (Laundry)

At Aruma, we support people with disabilities to live great lives. It's the reason we exist - after all, why should anyone have to settle for anything less? And to make this a reality, we rely on the skill and commitment of our Aruma team.

When you're part of the Aruma team, you're not just supporting people. You're pioneering new paths, challenging assumptions, daring to think differently, and telling society to raise its bar much higher.

If this sounds like a team you want to be part of, read on because we are on the lookout for an experienced Production Supervisor -Laundry to join our amazing team. Your focus will be to support team leaders and their teams, collaborating with management to drive efficiency and minimise production down time, thus supporting Aruma’s Purpose and Values to enhance the lives of people with a disability, and achieve agreed operational and financial goals. 

What success looks like…

• Escalate any issues affecting linen processing or team wellbeing for timely resolution, ensuring they were appropriately addressed and recorded.
• Ensure laundry operations ran efficiently according to schedule while maintaining high service quality.
• Foster positive team relationships that encouraged cooperation, collaboration, and alignment with organisational values.
• Maintain a safe and compliant work environment by completing all required reporting to meet customer expectations.
• Collaborate with laundry teams and management to support a positive workplace culture and strengthen Aruma’s reputation as a quality service provider.

Skills and Experience which will make you stand out ...

Must have’s OR Essential 

• Sound negotiation skills, able to resolve conflict and assess when to escalate issues. 
• Experience and demonstrated ability to supervise and support small teams
• A practical understanding of WHS requirements.
• Hold or be willing to obtain a NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Hold or be willing to obtain a Working with Childrens Check.

Nice to have’s OR Desirable 

• Formal team leadership training (such as Cert IV or Diploma of Frontline Management)
• Working at heights and confined spaces certification, or willingness to obtain
• Forklift ticket and MR driver’s license, or willingness to obtain certification
• A Cert III qualification in Disability or related field or equivalent experience working with people with disabilities, particularly in a service provision context.

What we offer

• Salary Packaging: Increase your take-home pay. Access to NFP salary packaging up to $15,900 for living expenses and additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses each year tax free. Salary Packaging Calculator | Accesspay
• Continuous Learning Opportunities: Work alongside industry-leading professionals who are dedicated to helping you excel and advance your career.
• Supportive Team Environment: Focus on what you do best, with strong operational support behind you every step of the way.
• Incredible Perks: From professional development, Fitness Passport and confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, we take care of our team.
• A Culture Like No Other: Be part of a vibrant, positive work environment filled with a strong sense of community.
• Call to Action: Join Aruma, where your career journey and well-being are our top priorities.

About Us

Aruma is a leading Australian for-purpose, values-driven organisation dedicated to helping people with disabilities live the life they envision. Operating across Eastern Australia, Aruma supports over 5,000 individuals, employs more than 5,000 staff, and boasts an annual turnover of around $500 million. The organisation is undergoing significant transformation as the NDIS and social and technological advancements reshape the landscape of disability support in Australia. Aruma | Disability services. Putting you first.