Senior Overseer Mechanical Fitter - Mid North Coast Correctional Centre

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Senior Trade Overseer, Mechanical Fitter at Mid North Coast Correctional Centre is a full‑time on‑site NSW Government role with a 24/7 on‑call roster. You’ll lead mechanical maintenance across the complex, mentor Overseers and inmates, plan resources and budgets, and drive safe, quality service and rehabilitation through the Work Readiness Program. Essential requirements include a Certificate III in Mechanical Fitter or Boilermaker, a current Certificate III in Correctional Practice or the ability to complete within 12 months, a NSW Driver Licence, and willingness to work across trades and on call. Apply with a two page cover letter addressing the Focus Capabilities, a five page resume with two referees, and attach qualifications. Deadline 11:59pm Thursday 6 August 2026. For questions contact Toby Brooks.

Senior Overseer – Facilities Maintenance – Mechanical Fitter 5D
Corrective Services NSW

Mid North Coast Correctional Centre

Location – Facilities Maintenance, Mid North Coast Correctional Centre

Employment type – Full Time, Ongoing, 24/7 On-call roster when required

Salary - $105,040 pa + Incidental Allowance, Superannuation and Leave Loading

Lead a team. Shape futures. Build a career with purpose.

Are you an experienced licensed plumber with strong leadership skills looking for more than just another maintenance role? At the Mid North Coast Correctional Centre, you'll combine your trade expertise with people leadership, mentoring both Trade Overseers and inmates while ensuring one of NSW's largest correctional facilities continues to operate safely and efficiently.

This is your opportunity to step into a rewarding leadership position where every day is different, your work has real purpose, and you'll enjoy the stability and benefits of a permanent NSW Government career.

About the Role

As Senior Trade Overseer, you'll lead the mechanical maintenance operations, mentor Overseers and develop inmates through practical workplace training that supports rehabilitation and future employment. You'll plan and coordinate maintenance, manage resources and budgets, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safe, efficient, high-quality service delivery across the correctional complex. What you’ll do:

• Lead, coach and mentor Overseers to achieve operational outcomes
• Plan and oversee mechanical maintenance across the correctional complex
• Train and develop inmates in practical trade skills and work readiness
• Promote a safe, professional and quality-focused workplace
• Manage resources, budgets and workflows for efficient service delivery
• Ensure compliance with WHS legislation and Corrective Services NSW policies
• Support offender rehabilitation through the Work Readiness Program

Download the role description.

Essential Requirements

• Relevant trade or tertiary qualifications (minimum Certificate III level in the following): Mechanical Fitter or Boilermaker
• Current Certificate III in Correctional Practice or capacity to complete within 12 months
• Ability and willingness to work across trades as required
• Current NSW Driver Licence and preparedness to drive a vehicle while performing the role
• Must be willing to participate in 24/7 on call roster where required
• Experience which demonstrates the ability to meet the key accountabilities and focus capabilities as detailed in the role description

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.

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!

Why the Mid North Coast?

Enjoy the perfect balance of career and lifestyle in Kempsey. Just minutes from stunning beaches, national parks and the Macleay River, you'll benefit from affordable living, shorter commutes and a welcoming community. With Port Macquarie nearby, it's the ideal place to live, work and thrive.

Are you ready to join us?

When applying you will need to attach:

• Click Apply
• Attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the Focus Capabilities found in the Role Description
• An up-to-date resume (maximum 5 pages, including 2 Referees – one must be a current supervisor).
• Ensure you attach your qualifications in your application, failure to do so may affect your application for this position

Applications close 11:59pm, Thursday, 6th August 2026

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Toby Brooks 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 Genovese via [email protected] 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 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.

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