NSW Department of Communities and Justice – Wellington NSW

Metal Fabricator - Trade Overseer
Corrective Services NSW
Macquarie Correctional Centre

Location: Macquarie Correctional Centre, Wellington NSW
Employment type : 2 ongoing, Full Time 5 Days, Monday to Friday
Salary: $97,285 pa + Incidental Allowance + Leave Loading + Superannuation

Experienced Metal Fabricators, Boilermakers and Welders are wanted to lead, mentor and inspire the next generation of skilled workers. As a Trade Overseer (Metal Fabrication) with Corrective Services NSW, you'll lead a prison-based fabrication workshop, mentoring inmates in practical fabrication, welding and workshop skills that improve employment opportunities and help reduce reoffending.

This hands-on role combines workshop management with coaching, ensuring safe, high-quality operations while fostering teamwork, accountability and respect. You'll also deliver workplace training, support nationally recognised traineeships and contribute to work readiness programs that equip individuals with valuable skills for life beyond custody.

What you’ll bring:

We're looking for experienced tradespeople who are ready to take the next step in their career and enjoy sharing their knowledge with others.

You’ll have:

- A Certificate III (or equivalent) in Metal Fabrication, Boiler making, Welding or a related fabrication trade
- Extensive post-trade industry experience within fabrication or manufacturing
- Strong practical knowledge of workshop operations and safe work practices
- The ability to lead,



coach and mentor others while maintaining high standards of workmanship
- Confidence to work independently, make sound decisions and manage competing priorities
- A current NSW Driver Licence and the willingness to drive as part of your duties
- Flexibility to support a range of workshop activities as operational needs require
- Experience which demonstrates the ability to meet the key accountabilities and focus capabilities of the role

This is an opportunity to build a long-term career while making a direct contribution to safer communities. We offer:

- Stable NSW Government employment
- Structured training and development
- Career progression opportunities
- Meaningful leadership experience
- Supportive team environment
- Prospect 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.

Are you ready to join us?

Applications close 11:59pm, Monday 17th August 2026

For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ,



please contact the hiring manager Peter Mason via ***********@correctiveservices.nsw.gov.au

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 **************@dcj.nsw.gov.au

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.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

Other Information

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.

For more information visit Applying for DCJ jobs on the DCJ website.

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

Macquarie Correctional Centre is looking for trade qualified professionals to join their fabrication workshop team. Highly rewarding role with great salary and entitlements!

Macquarie Correctional Centre is looking for trade qualified professionals to join their fabrication workshop team. Highly rewarding role with great salary and entitlements!

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📌 Metal Fabricator - Trade Overseer - Macquarie Correctional Centre (Wellington)
🏢 Nsw Department Of Communities And Justice
📍 Wellington