Turn your trade experience into leadership that changes lives. Are you an experienced trade professional ready for your next challenge?

Macquarie Correctional Centre is seeking a motivated and capable Trade Overseer experienced in Engineering to lead engineering workshop operations while developing practical trade skills and work readiness among inmates to support successful reintegration into the community.

This is more than a traditional workshop role. You will combine your engineering trade expertise with leadership, coaching and operational delivery in a dynamic setting where your work creates meaningful outcomes every day.

Key Accountabilities

- Supervise, coach and support inmates to develop workplace skills, improve post-release employment opportunities and contribute to reduced re-offending outcomes
- Demonstrate and promote professional values, including integrity, accountability and ethical conduct aligned with CSI and organisational standards
- Support business unit operations through the delivery of inmate training programs, including Inmate Traineeships, and contribute to case management outcomes through the Work Readiness Program
- Manage resources effectively and maintain a safe and compliant work environment in accordance with Work Health and Safety legislation

The Successful candidates are provided with paid training to undertake Certificate III in Correctional Practice at an allocated Corrective Services Academy training facility.

Qualifications Required

- Current Certificate III in Correctional Practice or willing to obtain within 12 Months.
- Relevant trade qualifications: Minimum Cert III in any metal fabrication trade
- Current NSW Drivers Licence and preparedness to drive a vehicle while performing the role




- Experience which demonstrates the ability to meet the key accountabilities and focus capabilities as detailed in the role description.
- Ability and willingness to work across varying trades as required.

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Benefits

- Stable NSW Government employment
- Structured training and development
- Career progression opportunities
- Meaningful leadership experience
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunity to apply your trade skills in a unique operational setting
- Regional lifestyle benefits with easy access to Dubbo and the Central West

Why Wellington?

Enjoy a regional lifestyle with shorter commutes, more space, strong community connections and access to the amenities of the wider Central West region.

Applications Close

Applications close 11:59pm, Monday 3rd August 2026

Additional Information

If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please contact Jessica Genovese via

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit. We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles at Wellington Complex only and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

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📌 Overseer - Engineering 5D - Macquarie Correctional Centre (Wellington)
🏢 Nsw Department Of Communities And Justice
📍 Wellington