Laboratory Manager – Textiles

The Charles Parsons Group represents diverse and highly successful businesses operating throughout Australia and New Zealand, as well as servicing markets in Europe, Asia and North America.

Commencing in 1915 supplying fabric to suit manufacturers, we have diversified across almost every category wherever fabric and textiles are used. Our Laboratory has a long and proud history of working with both internal and external clients to ensure that products meet the required standards.

We are currently looking for an experienced textile professional to manage our Sydney laboratory. This is the lead role for textiles testing and pivotal to contributing to the company’s prominence in the textiles industry.

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will:

• Manage the testing business to deliver quality services in a timely and professional manner


• Oversee the authorisation and issue of test results and reports


• Ensure that all systems and processes are maintained in accordance with the requirements for ISO accreditation


• Supervise the laboratory team

This role demands:


• A textile degree or equivalent


• Experience managing or work working in a textile laboratory


• Excellent interpersonal, IT and communication skills


• Analytical and problem solving skills


In return you can expect to work in an exciting environment with enthusiastic and passionate colleagues where you are encouraged to use fresh thinking and inspired to exceed your personal best.

Confidential enquiries may be directed to Carolyn Barrett, HR Manager at cbarrett@charlesparsons.com.au.