Senior Overseer - Facilities Maintenance Electrical - Silverwater

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

Benefits offered by this job

Incidental Allowance

Leave Loading

Superannuation

Job summary

NSW Department of Communities and Justice in Silverwater NSW is seeking a Senior Overseer - Electrical within Facilities Maintenance at Silverwater Correctional Complex. You will lead electrical maintenance operations, mentor Overseers and inmates, and ensure safe, high‑quality service delivery across the complex.

The role requires a trade qualification in Electrical, a current NSW electrical licence or supervisor certificate, and a willingness to work across trades with after‑hours on‑call

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Electrical and a current NSW electrical licence or supervisor certificate.
• Current Certificate III in Correctional Practice or willingness to obtain.
• Current driver licence and ability to drive a vehicle.
• Experience leading Overseers and mentoring inmates.
• Willingness to work after-hours on-call roster.
• Ability to plan, coordinate maintenance and manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical maintenance operations across the correctional complex.
• Guide Overseers and develop inmates through practical workplace training.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance, manage resources and budgets.
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure safe, high-quality service delivery.

Skills

Electrical trade qualification

NSW Electrical Contractor Licence or Q

Current Driver Licence

Ability to work across trades

After-hours on-call roster

Leadership / mentoring capability

Education

Certificate III in Correctional Practice

Job description

Senior Overseer - Facilities Maintenance Electrical - Silverwater

NSW Department of Communities and Justice - Silverwater NSW

Electrical Supervisor Facilities Maintenance - Corrective Services NSW Silverwater NSW

Location: Silverwater Correctional Complex, Silverwater NSW
Employment type : Ongoing, Full Time
Salary: $108,197 pa + Incidental Allowance + Leave Loading + Superannuation

Lead a team. Shape futures. Build a career with purpose.

Are you an experienced and licensed electrician with strong leadership skills looking for more than just another maintenance role? At the Silverwater Correctional Complex, you'll combine your trade expertise with people management, mentoring both Overseers and inmates while ensuring one of NSW's largest correctional facilities continues to operate safely and efficiently.

This is your opportunity to step into a rewarding leadership position where every day is different, your work has real purpose, and you'll enjoy the work life balance, stability and benefits of a permanent NSW Government career.

About the Role

As Senior Trade Overseer, you'll lead electrical maintenance operations, guide Overseers and develop inmates through practical workplace training that supports rehabilitation and future employment. You'll plan and coordinate maintenance, manage resources and budgets, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safe, efficient, high-quality service delivery across the correctional complex.

What you'll bring

We're looking for a confident and capable leader who can motivate others while maintaining high standards of workmanship, safety and customer service.

• Trade qualification in Electrical and hold current NSW Fair Trading Electrical Contractor Licence or Qualified Supervisor Certificate and must have proven trade experience
• Current Certificate III in Correctional Practice or willingness to obtain within timeframe set out by CSNSW
• Current driver licence and preparedness to drive a vehicle while performing the role
• Ability and willingness to work across various trades as required
• Ability and willingness to work on and after-hours on call roster
• Experience which demonstrates the ability to meet the key accountabilities and focus capabilities as detailed in the role description

This is more than an electrical leadership role - it's an opportunity to make a genuine difference while enjoying the security and benefits of public sector employment. Enjoy the stability of permanent NSW Government employment, competitive benefits, career development, and the opportunity to lead, mentor others and contribute to safer communities through rehabilitation.

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

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.

For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Justin Sawyer via *************@correctiveservices.nsw.gov.au

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 **************@dcj.nsw.gov.au

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

Inclusion and Diversity lie 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. The Talent Pool 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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