Overseer - Ground Maintenance - 5 Day

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.

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.

• Supervise and develop inmates through managing, coaching, instructing, and encouraging them as members of a team to improve work skills, enhance post-release employment prospects, and contribute to Business Unit objectives.
• Oversee the activities of the team to ensure productivity, efficiency and achievement of commercial objectives while meeting Workplace Health & Safety, Quality Management requirements and customer service needs.
• Support and train inmates and staff in work-related activities within the correctional centre.
• Ensure compliance with Work Health & Safety policies and related legislation.
• Be willing to work across varying trades in a flexible manner to support the team.
• Maintain a 5-day roster (rotating shifts 6am–2pm and 10am–6pm).

• Possess a trade qualification in Horticulture (Landscaping or Parks & Gardens), Construction, Carpentry, Plumbing, or other related trade (Certificate 3 Minimum).
• Hold a current Certificate III in Correctional Practice or have the capacity to complete Certificate III in Correctional Practice within specified CSNSW timeframes.
• Hold a current NSW Driver Licence and be prepared to drive a vehicle while performing the role.
• Forklift Licence or willingness to obtain one.
• Meet the Key Accountabilities and Focus Capabilities of the role.

• Provide a positive role model and demonstrate personal values, such as honesty, ethics and integrity, supporting CSI, CSNSW and social values.
• Contribute to business unit operations through the delivery of work-related inmate training, including Inmate Traineeships.
• Provide detailed input to case management reporting through the Work Readiness Program.
• Manage resources efficiently and effectively to achieve planned outcomes.
• Participate in an after-hours on-call roster and be willing to work overtime if required.
• Create and maintain a safe working environment for staff, contractors, inmates and visitors in compliance with Work Health & Safety legislation, policy and direction.

• 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.

If you are viewing this ad on Seek and wish to apply via their portal, you will be required to set up a profile or log in with an existing Seek account. To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site, search for the job and click the 'Apply now' button. When applying, attach the following:

• Resume (maximum 3 pages and including 2 referees — one must be a current supervisor).
• Cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing how you meet the key accountabilities and focus capabilities of this role as specified in the role description.
• Copies of Trade Qualifications MUST be attached.

For more information about the role or about working for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Seamus Mullan on or via email. If you have questions about applying or require an adjustment in the recruitment process, contact Mozhda Neamat via email.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit. A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for up to 18 months.

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

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The Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) was formed on 1 July 2019 by bringing together the Department of Family and Community Services and the Department of Justice. DCJ is the lead agency in the Stronger Communities Cluster, aiming to create safe, just, inclusive and resilient communities through its services.