Overseer - Laundry - Mid North Coast Correctional Centre

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

Tradesperson – Laundry Operations Corrective Services NSW Mid North Coast Correctional Centre 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 a qualified and experienced in Laundry Operations or willing to obtain certificate and ready for a fresh challenge, greater work-life balance and a career with real opportunities to grow, 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.

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 lll 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 Practise or willingness to obtain within timeframe set out by CSNSW
• Ability and willingness to work across various trades as required

What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

• 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.

Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us. We do work that really matters

We do work that really matters. Working for Corrective Services NSW 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.

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, you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

Applications close 11:59pm, Wednesday 18th November 2026.

Got a question? For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Peter Arbuckle via [e-mail] 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 Jessica Genovese via [e-mail] 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 may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months. For more information visit Applying for DCJ jobs on the DCJ website. Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

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