Overseer - Modular Building 5D - Glen Innes Correctional Centre

Department of Communities and Justice; Glen Innes; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Communities and Justice in New South Wales seeks a Trade Overseer to coordinate daily operations, oversee a team of inmates, and ensure high-quality trade outcomes. You will mentor and develop practical skills, supporting rehabilitation and future employment opportunities for participants.

The role emphasizes leadership, coaching, and hands-on trade supervision within a regional setting, with a focus on safety, quality, and productive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must hold Certificate III in Construction trades (e.g., electrician, plumber, plasterer, roofer, tiler).
• Post-trade experience demonstrating practical skills in a diverse operations setting.
• Experience supervising and coaching a lower-skilled workforce.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and motivate inmates in a dynamic team environment, helping them develop practical trade and workplace skills.
• Mentor and supervise inmates, passing on trade skills and building employment readiness.
• Support regional operations and contribute to productive, compliant outcomes.

Skills

Team supervision

Mentoring inmates

Coaching and training

Education

Certificate III in Construction trades

Job description

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.

Key responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Build a rewarding career while embracing an active regional lifestyle.

What you need

• Relevant trade qualifications: Minimum Certificate lll in any Construction Trade including Electrician, Plumber, Plasterer, Roofer, Tiler or related trades.
• Proven post-trade experience with the ability to apply your skills effectively in a diverse operational environment.
• Demonstrated experience supervising and managing workers, including providing clear instructions, coaching and training to a lower-skilled workforce.