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Furniture - Trade OverseerLocation:Mid North Coast Correctional CentreEmployment type: Ongoing, Full Time 5D (5 days)Salary:$94,456.00pa + Incidental Allowance + Leave Loading + SuperannuationWe are looking for a proactive and dedicated Trade Overseer to work at our Furniture Unit at the Mid North Coast Correctional CentreYour 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 undertakeCertificate III in Correctional Practice at an allocated Corrective Services Academy training facility.Qualifications Required: Current Certificate III in Correctional Practice or the capacity to complete Certificate III in Correctional Practice in accordance with specified CSNSW timeframes Current NSW Driver Licence and preparedness to drive a vehicle while performing the role. Relevant trade qualifications/tertiary qualifications: Minimum Cert III with post trade experience in one or more of the following: Carpentry, Building, Construction, Timber processing or all other associated trades welcomed. Essential Requirements: 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 varying trades as required. Must be willing to work on an on call rotational roster. Pleaseclickhereto review therole descriptionTo 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.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 OfferWe 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 onWorking for us.We do work that really mattersWorking 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. Its work that really matters.Apply now and join Australias 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 key accountabilities and focus capabilities of this role as specified in the role description (please refer to the Role Description so that you can address the highlighted capabilities) as well as an up-to-date rsum (maximum 5 pages). Copies of Trade Qualifications MUST be attached.Applications close11:59pm, Friday, 27 April 2026Got a question?For more information about the role or what its like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Peter Arbuckle via If youve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please contact Kaushik Gounder viaVisitRecruitment adjustments on the DCJ websiteto learn more.Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruitWe 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 InformationA 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 Applying for DCJ jobs 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/