Senior Garment & Textiles Production Lead

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Junee; On-site; AUD 97,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Competitive pay and conditions

Training opportunities

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

NSW Department of Communities and Justice is seeking a Senior Overseer Textiles/Garment Production at Junee Correctional Centre. You will lead textile and garment production teams, mentor Overseers and coaches inmates to build practical, job-ready skills.

The role covers daily operations planning, productivity improvements, safety, quality, and compliance, with opportunities for professional development and a pathway to meaningful employment for inmates after release.

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate III level qualification: Apparel, Fashion & Textiles, FashionDesign & Garment Production or associated trades and have proven trade experience
• Certificate III Correctional Practice or capacity to complete within specified timeframe
• Current Driver Licence and preparedness to drive as required by role
• Experience which demonstrates the ability to meet the key accountabilities and focus capabilities as detailed in the role description
• Ability to work across various trades as required by the business

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop work teams to achieve organisational objectives.
• Supervise, train and mentor inmates to build practical skills and work readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with CSNSW and CSI policies and probity requirements.
• Manage budgets and resources to maximise productivity and operational outcomes.
• Maintain a safe, compliant workplace for staff, contractors, inmates and visitors.

Skills

Textiles

Garment Production

Leadership

Inmate coaching

Education

Certificate III Apparel/Textiles

Certificate III Correctional Practice

Job description

NSW Department of Communities and Justice is seeking a Senior Overseer Textiles/Garment Production at Junee Correctional Centre. You will lead textile and garment production teams, mentor Overseers and coaches inmates to build practical, job-ready skills.

The role covers daily operations planning, productivity improvements, safety, quality, and compliance, with opportunities for professional development and a pathway to meaningful employment for inmates after release.