Senior Overseer Mechanical Fitter - Mid North Coast Correctional Centre

Senior Overseer Mechanical Fitter - Mid North Coast Correctional Centre

Department: Infrastructure Capacity and Planning

Agency: Corrective Services NSW

Location: Aldavilla, NSW, 2440

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

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

About the Role

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

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• Relevant trade or tertiary qualifications (minimum Certificate III level) in 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
• Willingness to participate in 24/7 on call roster when required
• Experience that demonstrates the ability to meet the key accountabilities and focus capabilities outlined 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, we will talk to you.

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds, including those with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

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