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Division: Corrective Services NSW
Location: Cessnock, NSW, AU, 2325
Req ID: 68681
Trade Overseer – Furniture - Upholstery 5D - Cessnock Correctional Centre
Location: Cessnock Correctional Centre
Employment type: Ongoing, Full Time
Salary: $88,178 pa + Incidental Allowance + Leave Loading + Superannuation
We are looking for a proactive and dedicated Trade Overseer to join our Furniture - Upholstery 5D Cessnock Correctional Centre.
Your Role:
You will supervise and develop inmates through managing, coaching, instructing, and encouraging them, as members of a team, in order that they may improve their work skills, enhance their post-release employment prospects, and contribute productively to Service/Business Unit objectives.
Oversee the activities of the team to ensure productivity efficiency and other commercial objectives are achieved whilst ensuring all Workplace Health & Safety, Quality Management requirements and customer service needs are met.
The Successful candidates are provided with paid training to undertake Certificate III in Correctional Practice at an allocated Brush Farm Corrective Services Academy training facility.
Please click here to review the role description:
About You:
The ability and willingness to work on 5 Day roster (rotating shift – 6am to 2pm, 10am to 6pm. Weekly rotation)
Proven post trade experience
Experience which demonstrates the ability to meet the key accountabilities and focus capabilities as detailed in the role description.
Ability and willingness to work across trades as required.
Experience within Carpentry & joinery considered or proven extensive experience demonstrated.
Qualifications Required:
Current Certificate III in Correctional Practice or capacity to complete Certificate III in Correctional Practice in accordance with specified CSNSW timeframes
Current NSW Driver Licence and preparedness to drive a vehicle in the course of performing the role.
Relevant trade qualifications: Upholstery, Soft Furnishing or Auto Trimming/Motor Trimming, Marine Trimming, or other related trades. Certificate 3 Minimum
Forklift Licence or willingness to obtain.
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.
Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!
Applications close 11:5+pm, Wednesday 18th 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 Seamus Mullan via seamus.mulla@dcj.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 Debbie Fraser via Debbie.Michael-Fraser@dcj.nsw.gov.au
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 will 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 (for all roles except Aboriginal Identified)
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: Cessnock, NSW, AU, 2325
Req ID: 68681
Trade Overseer – Furniture - Upholstery 5D - Cessnock Correctional Centre
Location: Cessnock Correctional Centre
Employment type: Ongoing, Full Time
Salary: $88,178 pa + Incidental Allowance + Leave Loading + Superannuation
We are looking for a proactive and dedicated Trade Overseer to join our Furniture - Upholstery 5D Cessnock Correctional Centre.
Your Role:
You will supervise and develop inmates through managing, coaching, instructing, and encouraging them, as members of a team, in order that they may improve their work skills, enhance their post-release employment prospects, and contribute productively to Service/Business Unit objectives.
Oversee the activities of the team to ensure productivity efficiency and other commercial objectives are achieved whilst ensuring all Workplace Health & Safety, Quality Management requirements and customer service needs are met.
The Successful candidates are provided with paid training to undertake Certificate III in Correctional Practice at an allocated Brush Farm Corrective Services Academy training facility.
Please click here to review the role description:
About You:
The ability and willingness to work on 5 Day roster (rotating shift – 6am to 2pm, 10am to 6pm. Weekly rotation)
Proven post trade experience
Experience which demonstrates the ability to meet the key accountabilities and focus capabilities as detailed in the role description.
Ability and willingness to work across trades as required.
Experience within Carpentry & joinery considered or proven extensive experience demonstrated.
Qualifications Required:
Current Certificate III in Correctional Practice or capacity to complete Certificate III in Correctional Practice in accordance with specified CSNSW timeframes
Current NSW Driver Licence and preparedness to drive a vehicle in the course of performing the role.
Relevant trade qualifications: Upholstery, Soft Furnishing or Auto Trimming/Motor Trimming, Marine Trimming, or other related trades. Certificate 3 Minimum
Forklift Licence or willingness to obtain.
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.
Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!
Applications close 11:5+pm, Wednesday 18th 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 Seamus Mullan via seamus.mulla@dcj.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 Debbie Fraser via Debbie.Michael-Fraser@dcj.nsw.gov.au
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 will 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 (for all roles except Aboriginal Identified)
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 | Furniture | Upholstery 5D | Cessnock Correctional Centre position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Cessnock 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.
