Overseer - Laundry - Mid North Coast Correctional Centre

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellbeing programs

Employee Assistance Program

Training & development opportunities

Flexible, autonomous work environment

Competitive pay and conditions

Job summary

NSW Department of Communities and Justice seeks a Tradesperson – Laundry Operations at Mid North Coast Correctional Centre. The role combines hands-on laundry trade work with leadership to mentor inmates, helping them gain practical skills for rehabilitation and future employment.

You will coordinate daily operations, drive productivity, and ensure WHS, quality and customer service standards are met, while developing the next generation of skilled workers in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate III in Laundry Operations or willingness to obtain within CSNSW timeframe.
• Post-trade experience demonstrating ability to apply skills in a diverse operational environment.
• Current Certificate III in Correctional Practice or willingness to obtain within CSNSW timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and supervise inmates, passing on trade skills to build confidence and employability.
• Perform hands-on trade work while providing leadership and coaching.
• Deliver on-the-job training and contribute to programs preparing inmates for employment and reintegration.
• Manage workshop tools, equipment and resources to maintain a safe, organized workplace compliant with WHS and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Trade expertise

Workplace safety

Coaching

Education

Certificate III in Laundry Operations

Certificate III in Correctional Practice

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. This is a rewarding opportunity to combine your trade expertise with leadership, making a genuine difference in the lives of others while contributing to the success of Corrective Services NSW.

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.

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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

• 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.

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.

Contact

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

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

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.

Applications Close

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