Tradesperson - Grounds Maintenance Centre Hygiene - Long Bay Hospital

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellbeing

Employee Assistance

Training & Development

Job summary

NSW Department of Communities and Justice seeks a Tradesperson – Hygiene/Cleaning Operations at Long Bay Hospital, Lang Bay Correctional Complex in Matraville NSW. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, with a salary of $97,285 per year plus allowances, leave loading and superannuation.

You will lead inmates in a dynamic team, delivering practical trade work, coordinating operations to achieve high-quality outcomes while ensuring Health and Safety and quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate III in Hygiene Operations, Cleaning Operations, Horticulture or related trades.
• Post-trade experience in a diverse operational environment.
• Current Driver Licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor inmates, passing on trade skills and building employability.
• Combine hands-on trade work with leadership and coaching to drive outcomes.
• Deliver practical on-the-job training and contribute to rehabilitation programs.
• Manage tools, equipment and resources and maintain a safe, compliant workshop.

Skills

Hygiene Operations

Cleaning Operations

Horticulture

Trade supervision

Education

Certificate III in Hygiene Operations

Certificate III in Cleaning Operations

Certificate III in Horticulture

Job description

Tradesperson – Hygiene/Cleaning Operations, Corrective Services NSW

Location: Long Bay Hospital, Long Bay Correctional Complex, Matraville NSW

Employment type: Ongoing, Full Time, Monday to Friday

Salary: $97,285 pa + Incidental Allowance + Leave Loading + Superannuation

If you’re a qualified and experienced tradesperson in any of the following roles: Cleaning Operations, Hygiene Operations, Horticulture or any related trades and ready for a fresh challenge, greater work-life balance and a career with real opportunities to grow, this could be your next move! Enjoy the benefits of a NSW Government career while putting your skills to work in a rewarding and unique environment.

Your Role

As a Trade Overseer, you'll lead, mentor and motivate inmates in a dynamic team environment, helping them develop practical trade and workplace skills that support successful rehabilitation and future employment opportunities. You'll coordinate daily operations to deliver high-quality commercial outcomes, drive productivity and efficiency, and ensure compliance with Workplace Health and Safety, Quality Management and customer service standards. This is a rewarding opportunity to combine your trade expertise with leadership, making a genuine difference in the lives of others while contributing to the success of Corrective Services NSW.

What you’ll do

• Lead by example by mentoring and supervising inmates, passing on your trade skills and helping them build the confidence and experience needed for employment after release.
• Use your trade expertise to make a real difference, supporting rehabilitation while working in a role that combines hands-on trade work with leadership and coaching.
• Help develop the next generation of skilled workers by delivering practical, on-the-job training and contributing to programs that prepare inmates for successful employment and reintegration into the community.
• Take ownership of your workshop, managing tools, equipment and resources while maintaining a safe, well-organised workplace that meets Work Health and Safety and quality standards.

What you’ll bring

• Relevant trade qualifications: Minimum Certificate III in Hygiene Operations, Cleaning Operations, Horticulture or any related trades.
• Proven post-trade experience with the ability to apply your skills effectively in a diverse operational environment.
• Current Driver Licence and willingness to travel as part of this role.
• Demonstrated experience supervising and managing workers, including providing clear instructions, coaching and training to a lower-skilled workforce.
• Flexibility to work across different trades and operational areas as required.
• A strong track record of delivering productivity, cost and quality outcomes while maintaining a safe and compliant workplace.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including facilitation, negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Proven customer service skills and the ability to consistently meet operational targets and deadlines.

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.

Work for us

We do work that really matters. Working for Corrective Services NSW provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

Applications close 11:59pm, Sunday 8th November 2026.

Contact

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager George Hancock via [e-mail].

For more information about recruitment adjustments, please contact Jessica Genovese via [e-mail].

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 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 and 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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