Senior Overseer - Facilities Maintenance Electrical 5D - Long Bay Correctio at Department Of Family And Community Services nsw

Chifley, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jan, 26

Salary

105046.0

Posted On

27 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Mentoring, Supervision, Coaching, Electrical, Trade Qualifications, Safety, Security, Team Management, Operational Coordination, Communication, Problem Solving, Flexibility, Training, Development, Inmate Management

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Senior Trade Overseer – Facilities Maintenance Electrical 5DCorrective Services Industries Long Bay Correctional Complex Locations - Long Bay Correctional Complex, Malabar Employment type – Ongoing Salary - $105,046.00 + Incidental allowance, Superannuation and Leave Loading Your role We are looking for a proactive and dedicated Senior Trade Overseer to work within our Facility Maintenance Unit at Long Bay Correctional Complex, Malabar. What you’ll do Join an organisation with a rich history where your trade experience is valued. Senior Trade Overseers are trade qualified Correctional Officers with the essential role of supervising and training inmates and staff in their work-related activities (undertaking facilities maintenance activities) within a correctional centre. The role carries the responsibilities of a correctional officer, to ensure that safety and security is maintained within the correctional centre. Provide leadership and mentoring to Overseers and 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. Essential Requirements Relevant trade qualifications, minimum Trade Certificate III level: Electrical Candidates – Must possess Related Trade qualification and hold a current related NSW Fair Trading Electrical Contractor Licence or Qualified Supervisor Certificate. (ACMA Open Cabling Registration or equivalent industry approved qualification is desirable) Possess proven trade experience, coordinating trade staff and operational activity. Be willing to; participate in a cyclic after-hours on-call roster, work overtime when required, work flexibly across trades to meet operational needs. Current Certificate III in Correctional Practice or capacity to complete Certificate III in Correctional Practice in accordance with specified CSNSW timeframes Current NSW Driver Licence and preparedness to drive a vehicle while performing the role. Successful candidates are provided with paid training to undertake Certificate III in Correctional Practice at an allocated Brush Farm Corrective Services Academy training facility. Note: Candidates applying for Talent Pool consideration - must possess NSW Fair Trading – Trade Licences for trade roles where licences are required to conduct work, (Electrical Plumbing, HVAC). Download the role description. 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. We do work that really matters Working for Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW) 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. Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment! Are you ready to join us? When applying you will need to attach: Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the Focus Capabilities and an up-to-date resume (maximum 5 pages, including 2 Referees – one must be a current supervisor). Ensure you attach your qualifications in your application, failure to do so may affect your application for this position. Applications close 11:59pm, Friday 21st November 2025. Got a question? For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Ryan Bunting via email Ryan.Bunting@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 Mozhda Neamat via email Mozhda.neamat@dcj.nsw.gov.au. Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more. 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 will be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months. For more information visit Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website. Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

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Responsibilities

Supervise and train inmates and staff in facilities maintenance activities within a correctional centre. Ensure safety and security is maintained while providing leadership and mentoring to team members.