NSW Department of Communities and Justice – Wellington NSW

Tradesperson and Leader - Various Trades
Corrective Services NSW
Wellington, NSW

Location: Wellington Correctional Centre
Employment type: Ongoing, Full Time, Monday to Friday
Salary: $97,285 pa + Incidental Allowance + Leave Loading + Superannuation

If you are qualified and experienced tradesperson in any of the following trades: Building trades Carpenter (Building/Construction), Electrician, Plumbing, Mechanic, Fitter, Turner/Machinist, Printing and Graphic Design, Horticultural, Landscaping then Corrective Services NSW would love to hear from you

Your Role

As a Trade Overseer, you'll lead, mentor and motivate inmates in a dynamic team environment, helping them develop practical trade and workplace skills that support successful rehabilitation and future employment opportunities.

You'll coordinate daily operations to deliver high-quality commercial outcomes, drive productivity and efficiency, and ensure compliance with Workplace Health and Safety, Quality Management and customer service standards. This is a rewarding opportunity to combine your trade expertise with leadership, making a genuine difference in the lives of others while contributing to the success of Corrective Services NSW.

What you'll do

- Lead by example by mentoring and supervising inmates, passing on your trade skills and helping them build the confidence and experience needed for employment after release.
- Use your trade expertise to make a real difference, supporting rehabilitation while working in a role that combines hands-on trade work with leadership and coaching.




- Help develop the next generation of skilled workers by delivering practical, on-the-job training and contributing to programs that prepare inmates for successful employment and reintegration into the community.
- Take ownership of your workshop, managing tools, equipment and resources while maintaining a safe, well-organised workplace that meets Work Health and Safety and quality standards.

Requirements

- Relevant trade qualifications: Minimum Cert III in any of the following trades: all Building trades Carpenter (Building/Construction), Electrician, Plumbing, Mechanic, Fitter, Turner/Machinist, Print with Print/Cut UV, LED Printer experience, Flexographic, Off-set Printing, Digital Printing and Graphic Design, Horticultural, Landscaping
- Certificate III in Correctional Practice or willing to obtain within 12 Months
- Current NSW Drivers Licence and preparedness to drive a vehicle while performing the role
- Ability to work across various trades as required and set out by CSNSW
- Ability to work in high volume/output workplace
- Experience which demonstrates the ability to meet the key accountabilities and focus capabilities as detailed in the role description
- A copy of your trade qualifications MUST be attached to be considered for this role





What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

- A challenging and rewarding career
- Flexible, autonomous work environment
- Competitive pay and conditions
- Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
- Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

We do work that really matters

Working for Corrective Services NSW provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It's work that really matters.

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 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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