TRADE OVERSEER – OVERSEER GROUND MAINTENANCE 5D – HUNTER CORRECTIONAL CENTRE

Location: Hunter Correctional Centre
Employment type: Ongoing, Full Time
Salary: $94,451pa + Incidental Allowance + Leave Loading + Superannuation
We are looking for a proactive and dedicated Trade Overseer to work at our Ground Maintenance Unit at the Hunter Correctional Centre, which is in Cessnock.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possess a trade qualification in any of the following relevant trade/tertiary qualifications: Horticulture (Landscaping or
Parks & Gardens), Construction, Carpentry, Plumbing, (Certificate 3 Minimum) or other related trade.

In the Trade Overseer role, you will need to;

• Hold a current Certificate III in Correctional Practice or have the capacity to complete Certificate III in Correctional practice in accordance with specified CSNSW timeframes.
• Hold a current NSW Driver Licence and preparedness to drive a vehicle while performing the role.
• Be willing to work across varying trades in a flexible manner to support the team.
• Proven post trade experience.
• Forklift Licence or willingness to obtain
• Meet the Key Accountabilities and Focus Capabilities of the role
• The ability and willingness to work on 5 Day roster (rotating shift 6am to 2pm, 10am to 6pm. Weekly rotation)

YOUR ROLE:

You will be required to supervise and develop inmates through managing, coaching, instructing, and encouraging them, as members of a team, in order that they may improve their work skills, enhance their post-release employment prospects, and contribute productively to Business Unit objectives.
Oversee the activities of the team to ensure productivity efficiency and other commercial objectives are achieved whilst ensuring all Workplace Health & Safety, Quality Management requirements and customer service needs are met.
Join an organisation with a rich history where your trade experience is valued. Trade Overseers are trade qualified Correctional Officers with the essential role of training and supervising inmates and staff in their work-related activities within a correctional centre.
Successful candidates are provided with paid training to undertake Certificate III in Correctional Practice at an allocated Brush Farm Corrective Services Academy training facility.
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APPLYING FOR THE ROLE

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When applying you will need to attach:

• Resume (maximum 3 pages and including 2 Referees – one must be a current supervisor)
• Cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the key accountabilities and focus capabilities of this role as specified in the role description (please refer to the Role Description so that you can address the highlighted capabilities)
• Copies of Trade Qualifications MUST be attached.

Applications close 11:59pm, Friday 19th September 2025.

In the Trade Overseer role, you will need to;

• Hold a current Certificate III in Correctional Practice or have the capacity to complete Certificate III in Correctional practice in accordance with specified CSNSW timeframes.
• Hold a current NSW Driver Licence and preparedness to drive a vehicle while performing the role.
• Be willing to work across varying trades in a flexible manner to support the team.
• Proven post trade experience.
• Forklift Licence or willingness to obtain
• Meet the Key Accountabilities and Focus Capabilities of the role
• The ability and willingness to work on 5 Day roster (rotating shift 6am to 2pm, 10am to 6pm. Weekly rotation