Job Description
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Division: Corrective Services NSW
Location: Wellington, NSW, AU, 2820
Req ID: 65383
Trade Overseer – Community Projects 5D– Corrective Services Industries –
Wellington Correctional Centre
Location – Wellington Correctional Centre
Employment type – Ongoing, Full Time
Salary - $ 88,178.00 pa + Incidental Allowance + Leave Loading + Superannuation
Your role
Corrective Services Industries is currently seeking a trade qualified candidate for the Community Projects role at Wellington Correctional Centre.
What you’ll do
As the Overseer, you will have excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, strong work ethics and integrity in line with CSI core values to train and supervise inmates as well as Quality control / inspection responsibilities to ensure compliance. You are also required to have sound computer knowledge, show strong resilience and have robust time management skills.
What we’re looking for
As a standout candidate you will have:
Proven trade experience
Demonstrated staff management skills
Willingness to work across varying trades and ability to multitask to achieve operational goals
The successful candidate will be paid to undertake Primary Training for Certificate III in Correctional Practice
Must be willing to undertake relevant training as required (paid by CSI)
Essential Requirements
Minimum current Certificate III or higher in one or more of the following Trades: Horticulture, Agriculture, Landscaping, Building Related Trades, Small Motor Mechanic, Plant Mechanic, or similar related trades
Current Certificate III in Correctional Practice or capacity to complete within specified timeframes
Forklift licence is desired, but not essential
Current Full NSW Driver Licence and preparedness to drive to locations as required
General understanding of capabilities around the use of computers and electronic platforms to access relevant departmental programmes and applications
Download the role description
If you are viewing this ad in Seek and wish to apply via their portal, you will be required to either set up a profile or login via your existing Seek account.
To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site click here. Search for the job and click the ‘Apply now’ button.
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.
We do work that really matters
Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) 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.
Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!
Are you ready to join us?
Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date resume (maximum 5 pages).
Applications close 11:5+pm, Monday 23rd September 2026
Got a question?
For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Marcus Mastrone via [email protected]
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 Saliba via [email protected] or 041+ 440 +18.
Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.
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 Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
To keep up with recruitment opportunities at DCJ, follow us on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/CareersatDCJ/
You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply
Division: Corrective Services NSW
Location: Wellington, NSW, AU, 2820
Req ID: 65383
Trade Overseer – Community Projects 5D– Corrective Services Industries –
Wellington Correctional Centre
Location – Wellington Correctional Centre
Employment type – Ongoing, Full Time
Salary - $ 88,178.00 pa + Incidental Allowance + Leave Loading + Superannuation
Your role
Corrective Services Industries is currently seeking a trade qualified candidate for the Community Projects role at Wellington Correctional Centre.
What you’ll do
As the Overseer, you will have excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, strong work ethics and integrity in line with CSI core values to train and supervise inmates as well as Quality control / inspection responsibilities to ensure compliance. You are also required to have sound computer knowledge, show strong resilience and have robust time management skills.
What we’re looking for
As a standout candidate you will have:
Proven trade experience
Demonstrated staff management skills
Willingness to work across varying trades and ability to multitask to achieve operational goals
The successful candidate will be paid to undertake Primary Training for Certificate III in Correctional Practice
Must be willing to undertake relevant training as required (paid by CSI)
Essential Requirements
Minimum current Certificate III or higher in one or more of the following Trades: Horticulture, Agriculture, Landscaping, Building Related Trades, Small Motor Mechanic, Plant Mechanic, or similar related trades
Current Certificate III in Correctional Practice or capacity to complete within specified timeframes
Forklift licence is desired, but not essential
Current Full NSW Driver Licence and preparedness to drive to locations as required
General understanding of capabilities around the use of computers and electronic platforms to access relevant departmental programmes and applications
Download the role description
If you are viewing this ad in Seek and wish to apply via their portal, you will be required to either set up a profile or login via your existing Seek account.
To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site click here. Search for the job and click the ‘Apply now’ button.
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.
We do work that really matters
Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) 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.
Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!
Are you ready to join us?
Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date resume (maximum 5 pages).
Applications close 11:5+pm, Monday 23rd September 2026
Got a question?
For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Marcus Mastrone via [email protected]
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 Saliba via [email protected] or 041+ 440 +18.
Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.
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 Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
To keep up with recruitment opportunities at DCJ, follow us on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/CareersatDCJ/
You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Trade Overseer | Community Project 5D | Wellington Correctional Centre position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Wellington offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
