At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and mentor inmates in laundry operations while ensuring high-quality outcomes.
- Company: Join Corrective Services NSW for a rewarding career with real impact.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible work, and training opportunities.
- Other info: Experience a better work-life balance in beautiful Aldavilla.
- Why this job: Make a difference in lives while developing practical skills in a unique environment.
- Qualifications: Trade qualifications in Laundry Operations or willingness to obtain.
The predicted salary is between 97285 - 97285 $ per year.
Location: Mid North Coast Correctional Centre, Aldavilla
Employment type: Ongoing, Full Time, Monday to Friday
Salary: $97,285 pa + Incidental Allowance + Leave Loading + Superannuation
If you’re qualified and experienced in Laundry Operations or willing to obtain a certificate and ready for a fresh challenge, this could be your next move. Enjoy the benefits of a NSW Government career while putting your skills to work in a rewarding and unique environment.
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.
Why work and live in the Mid North Coast?
Discover a better work-life balance in Aldavilla. Enjoy affordable regional living, shorter commutes and a welcoming community, surrounded by stunning beaches, rivers and national parks. With plenty of outdoor adventures, local amenities and a relaxed lifestyle, Aldavilla offers the perfect place to build your career and enjoy life.
What You’ll Bring
- Relevant trade qualifications: Minimum Certificate III in Laundry Operations or willingness to obtain within timeframe set out by CSNSW.
- Proven post-trade experience with the ability to apply your skills effectively in a diverse operational environment.
- Current Certificate III in Correctional Practice or willingness to obtain within timeframe set out by CSNSW.
- Ability and willingness to work across various trades as required.
What We Offer
- 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 focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply; you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
Overseer – Mid North Coast Correctional Centre employer: NSW Department of Communities and Justice
The NSW Department of Communities and Justice is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Parramatta that fosters collaboration and innovation. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will have access to ongoing professional development opportunities while contributing to meaningful projects that enhance community services. The hybrid work model promotes a healthy work-life balance, making it an ideal place for those seeking a rewarding career in multilingual services.
Contact Details:
NSW Department of Communities and Justice Recruitment Team
