Plumber Facilities Maintenance - Senior Overseer 5D

the original; Cooma; On-site; AUD 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A correctional services provider is seeking a Senior Trade Overseer to lead Facilities Maintenance at Cooma Correctional Centre. The role involves supervising inmates, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and managing team activities. Successful candidates must have plumbing qualifications and hold a current NSW Fair Trading Plumbing Contractor Licence. This is a full-time ongoing position with a salary of $105,000 per year plus additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Must possess trade qualifications in Plumbing and hold current NSW Fair Trading Plumbing Contractor Licence.
• Certification in TMV and Backflow desirable but not essential.
• Current NSW Drivers Licence and willingness to drive to required locations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train inmates to develop work skills.
• Manage team activities and achieve commercial objectives.
• Ensure compliance with CSNSW policies and procedures.

Skills

Trade qualifications in Plumbing

Ability to supervise and train

Compliance with procedures

Communication skills

Education

Current NSW Fair Trading Plumbing Contractor Licence

Current Certificate III in Correctional Practice

Job description

Plumber – Facilities Maintenance – Senior Trade Overseer

Cooma Correctional Centre

Salary : $105, pa plus Superannuation and Annual Leave Loading.

Position Type : Ongoing Permanent – Full Time

Location : Cooma Correctional Centre

About The Role

We are looking for a proactive and dedicated Senior Trade Overseer to lead and manage our Facilities Maintenance unit at Cooma Correctional Centre.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, train, instruct and work with inmates to develop their work skills.
• Manage activities of the team and ensure commercial objectives are achieved.
• Be a positive role model and demonstrate personal values which support CSI and social values.
• Provide detailed case management reporting through the Work Readiness Program.
• Ensure that resources are managed efficiently and effectively.
• Provide and maintain a safe working environment for staff, inmates and other stakeholders on site.
• Participate in planning and reviewing quality and continuous improvement processes.
• Ensure compliance is adhered to with relevant CSNSW and CSI policies and procedures.
• Assignment to this role is subject to Criminal Records Check, Medical and Capability Assessments.

Essential Requirements

• Plumber – Must possess trade qualifications in Plumbing and hold current NSW Fair Trading Plumbing Contractor Licence or Qualified Supervisor Certificate.
• Certification in TMV and Backflow desirable but not essential.
• Current Certificate III in Correctional Practice or capacity to complete within specified timeframes.
• Current NSW Drivers Licence and preparedness to drive to locations as required.
• Be willing to participate in an on‑call rotational roster.

About Us

Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW) delivers professional correctional services and programs to reduce the risk of re‑offending and enhance public safety.

It serves a key function of the NSW Communities and Justice Sector by providing effective, safe and humane management of offenders both in custody and in the community.

CSNSW also works in partnership with other government and community agencies to ensure that offenders and their families are supported.

Applying for the role

To apply for this role you must apply online and attach a resume (maximum 3 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role as specified in the role description.

Job Notes

Part of the assessment process includes additional online capability testing, skills testing or work samples in accordance with the Government Sector Employment Act.

For More Specific Information About The Role Please Contact

Manager of Industries – Michael Craig via

For Application Enquiries Or Support Please Contact

Talent Acquisition Consultant – Kaushik Gounder via

Closing date

Wednesday 17th December at pm.

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

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 LGBTIQA+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers, and other diversity groups.

If you require an adjustment within the recruitment process, please contact Kaushik Gounder via and advise of our preferred method of communication.

If you are looking for more information about workplace adjustments, please visit our Careers site.

Thank you for your interest in this role.

We look forward to receiving your application.