Trade Overseer: Lead Inmate Skills & Community Projects

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Broken Hill; On-site; AUD 88,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, autonomous work environment

Health & Wellbeing programs

Career development opportunities

Competitive pay and conditions

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

NSW Department of Communities and Justice is seeking a Trade Overseer at Broken Hill to mentor inmates while delivering practical trades work. You will lead, teach and supervise across carpentry, horticulture or related trades and manage workshop safety standards.

The role focuses on rehabilitation, skill development and employment readiness within correctional facilities, with a strong emphasis on hands-on instruction and program delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate III Carpentry, Building trades, Horticulture, Parks & Wildlife or Ground Maintenance related trades and proven trade experience.
• Certificate III in Correctional Practice or willingness to obtain within 12 months.
• Current NSW Drivers Licence and willingness to drive in role.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and supervise inmates, passing on trade skills to build confidence and employability.
• Provide hands-on trade work combined with leadership and coaching in a corrective setting.
• Develop on-the-job training programs to prepare inmates for future work and reintegration.

Skills

Mentoring inmates

Trade supervision

Workshop safety

Education

Certificate III Carpentry/Building trades/Horticulture/Ground Maintenance

Certificate III in Correctional Practice

Tools

Tools management

Vehicle operation

Job description

NSW Department of Communities and Justice is seeking a Trade Overseer at Broken Hill to mentor inmates while delivering practical trades work. You will lead, teach and supervise across carpentry, horticulture or related trades and manage workshop safety standards.

The role focuses on rehabilitation, skill development and employment readiness within correctional facilities, with a strong emphasis on hands-on instruction and program delivery.