Senior Overseer - Facilities Maintenance Electrical - Silverwater Correctional Centre

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

Job summary

NSW Department of Communities and Justice invites applications for the Electrical Supervisor Facilities Maintenance role at the Silverwater Correctional Complex. You will lead electrical maintenance, supervise Overseers and inmates, and oversee planning to keep the facility safe and compliant.

The position offers permanent NSW Government employment with competitive benefits, opportunities to mentor staff, and a focus on rehabilitation alongside reliable, high‑quality service delivery.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Electrical and hold current NSW Fair Trading Electrical Contractor Licence or Qualified Supervisor Certificate.
• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Electrical trade

Electrical Licence

Driver licence

Multi-trade capability

On-call availability

Education

Certificate III in Correctional Practice

Job description

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

• 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

Why join Corrective Services NSW?

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.

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

Applications close 11:59pm, Monday 28th September 2026.

If you’ve got a question about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Justin Sawyer 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 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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