Maintenance (Vocational Instructor) - Frank Baxter Youth Justice Centre, Youth Justice

Maintenance (Vocational Instructor) –

Frank Baxter Youth Justice Centre,

Youth Justice

• 2 x Temporary Full time up to 12 months
• Location: Kariong
• Level 1 - 2 Salary ($69,686 - $79,931 pa), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

This is a targeted recruitment.

While all applicants are welcome, preference will be given to candidates who meet the established standards of the role and are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait islander descent. This is because the Department acknowledges this lived experience contributes a perspective valuable to our work with this community.

Your role

The role performs a range of facility related activities to ensure the Youth Justice Centre is safe, secure, and maintained to a high standard while also providing vocational skills training to detainees. The role works as part of a team to undertake project management, operational and administrative duties on a diverse range of facility management activities including coordinating all building and ground maintenance for the facility, including carrying out general building and equipment repairs ensuring that the centre is functional and adheres to Work Health and Safety guidelines.

What you’ll do

• Undertake inspections and safe repairs and maintenance of buildings, grounds, swimming pools and equipment, ensuring that all administrative documentation is accurate and completed in a professional and timely manner.
• Respond to emergency situations and urgent maintenance requests. Ensure that all appropriate safety and security requirements of the Centre are upheld and report any breaches or concerns.
• Assist in removal, relocation or installation of building materials, furniture, and equipment, including organising the removal of rubbish, such as old equipment, furniture, plants and vegetation and building materials.
• Prepare and submit reports and recommendations relating to building and ground maintenance, including obtaining quotes for necessary supplies, repairs and maintenance work and coordinating and preparing purchase orders for goods and services, goods receipting, accounts payable and supplier.
• Provide inductions, ensure contractors have relevant qualifications, supervise and inspect contractors work to ensure their duties are carried out to industry standards and in compliance with departmental standards and Work Health and Safety regulations.
• Provide skill development and vocational training to detainees through developing, designing, delivering, and evaluating programs in a set area, workshop or classroom.
• Provide supervision, control, and discipline for detainees during vocational programs to ensure all equipment is appropriately used and stored, and the safety, security and wellbeing of detainees and staff is maintained.
• Work with custodial and Education staff to deliver programs by participating in casework meetings, and ensuing that programs, activities and objectives are consistent with a young person’s casework goals and needs.

What we’re looking for

For Vocational Instructors (Trade, Maintenance, Grounds) Level 1, Year 1, relevant experience for the role is required.

NOTE: To progress to Level 2, Years 1-4, relevant Trade Certificate and Train Small Groups qualification or equivalent e.g. Cert IV in Training and Assessment.

• Current White Card or general construction induction card
• Relevant trade skills and experience
• Weekend work and occasional after-hours work will be required.
• Possession of “Provide First Aid”’ (HLTAID0011) or equivalent.
• Current NSW Working with Children Check clearance.
• Current C Class driver licence

Appointments are subject to reference checks. Some roles may also require the following checks/ clearances:

• National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014

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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.

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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. You will need to attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum five pages) and a cover letter (maximum three pages) with a brief outline on how you meet the focus capabilities & requirements of the role and answer the two targeted questions below:

1. As a Vocational Instructor what strengths and attributes do you draw on when working with Aboriginal clients, their families and communities in a culturally safe and responsive manner?

2. Give us an example of a project that you have led within your team that best demonstrates your organisational skills.

Applications close  Thursday 10 July 2025 at 11:59pm AEST.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager John Maher - Assistant Manager on 0481 293 595 or via john.maher@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 (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Lisa Smith on 0456 199 105 or via lisa.smith3@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 may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

For more information and advice on applying for roles at DCJ, visit Careers for Aboriginal people.

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

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