Senior Overseer - Junee Correctional Centre

Senior Overseer – Various Trades 
Junee Correctional Centre 
 

• Location – Junee Correctional Centre 

• Employment Type – Ongoing, Full Time 

• Salary - $98,059 pa + Incidental Allowance + Superannuation + Leave Loading 

• Talent Pool Creation for Junee ONLY: Roles do not commence until 1 April 2025, and candidates may be selected from the Talent Pool as that date approaches.   

Your role 

Corrective Services Industries is currently seeking a qualified candidate and supervisor for the Senior Overseer role at Junee Correctional Centre. 

As the standout candidate for this role, you will have robust communication skills, a positive attitude, strong work ethics and integrity in line with CSI core values to train and supervise inmates, quality control / inspection responsibilities and ensuring compliance. You are also required to have sound computer knowledge and be resilient with strong time management skills. 

What you’ll do 

As a standout candidate you will have: 

• Extensive post trade experience  

• Provide leadership and mentoring Overseers  

• Supervise and manage staff and inmates 

• Experience with any of the following: Textiles, Construction, Supply Chain, Warehouse Logistics, Building, Carpentry, Waste Management, Recycling, Cleaning Operations, Horticulture, Agriculture, Laundry Operations, Electrician, Plumber and/or Mechanical Fitter 

• Willingness to work across varying trades and ability to multitask to achieve operational goals 

• Must be willing to undertake relevant training as required (paid by CSI) 

The successful candidate will be paid to undertake Primary Training for Certificate III in Correctional Practice 

What we’re looking for 

• Current Certificate III or higher in Relevant trade or tertiary qualifications (minimum Certificate III level) in any of the following:  Textiles, Construction, Supply Chain, Warehouse Logistics, Building, Carpentry, Waste Management, Recycling, Cleaning Operations, Horticulture, Agriculture, Laundry Operations, Electrician, Plumber, Mechanical Fitter – trades related to those listed will be considered 

• Other Licences:  Licence required for Electrician or Plumber 

• Current Certificate III in Correctional Practice or capacity to complete within specified timeframes 

• Current NSW Drivers 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. 

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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 11:59pm, Friday 10th January 2025. Please be advised that you will be contacted about your application in the New Year.

Got a question? 

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Jason Waddups via Jason.Waddups@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 Jessica Saliba via Jessica.Saliba@dcj.nsw.gov.au or 0419 440 918. 

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 established exclusively for future ongoing and temporary roles at Junee and will remain active for up to 18 months. 

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Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.