Laundry Operations Lead | Correctional Trade Overseer

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Aldavilla; On-site; AUD 88,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible autonomous work environment

Training and development opportunities

Health & Wellbeing programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

NSW Department of Communities and Justice is seeking a Tradesperson – Laundry Operations at Mid North Coast Correctional Centre in Aldavilla. The role combines hands-on laundry work with leadership to support inmate rehabilitation and future employment prospects.

You will mentor inmates, manage workshop operations, and ensure compliance with WHS and quality standards while delivering high-quality outcomes in a secure environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate III in Laundry Operations or willingness to obtain within timeframe set by CSNSW
• Post‑trade experience in Laundry Operations or similar environment
• Certificate III in Correctional Practise or willingness to obtain within timeframe set by CSNSW
• Ability and willingness to work across various trades as required

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise inmates, passing on trade skills and preparing them for employment after release
• Apply trade expertise to support rehabilitation while performing hands-on work and leadership duties
• Deliver on‑the‑job training to develop the next generation of skilled workers
• Manage the workshop, tools, equipment and resources, ensuring a safe and compliant environment

Skills

Mentoring inmates

Health & Safety compliance

Workshop management

Education

Certificate III in Laundry Operations

Certificate III in Correctional Practise

Job description

NSW Department of Communities and Justice is seeking a Tradesperson – Laundry Operations at Mid North Coast Correctional Centre in Aldavilla. The role combines hands-on laundry work with leadership to support inmate rehabilitation and future employment prospects.

You will mentor inmates, manage workshop operations, and ensure compliance with WHS and quality standards while delivering high-quality outcomes in a secure environment.