Senior Overseer - Facilities Maintenance Plumber - Silverwater Complex
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This employer does not provide visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the job location.
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Role Summary
Join the NSW Department of Communities and Justice as a Senior Overseer for plumbing at Silverwater Correctional Complex, leading maintenance operations and mentoring staff.
About the Organisation
As Senior Overseer, you'll lead plumbing 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:
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This is more than a plumbing leadership role—it's an opportunity to make a genuine difference while enjoying the security and benefits of public sector employment. Enjoy the stability of permanent NSW Government employment, a Monday-to-Friday roster, competitive benefits, career development, and the opportunity to lead, mentor others and contribute to safer communities through rehabilitation.
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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.
- Lead, coach and mentor Overseers to achieve operational outcomes
- Plan and oversee plumbing 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
Minimum Requirements
We're looking for a confident and capable leader who can motivate others while maintaining high standards of workmanship, safety and customer service.
- Current Certificate III in Correctional Practice or willingness to obtain within timeframe set out by CSNSW
- Current driver licence and preparedness to drive a vehicle while performing the role
- Relevant trade qualifications: minimum NSW Plumbing Contractor license, NSW Plumbing Supervisor Certificate and proven post trade experience
- Experience which demonstrates the ability to meet the key accountabilities and focus capabilities as detailed in the role description
- Must be willing and able to; work within an after-hours on-call roster, work overtime, work flexibly across trades to meet operational needs
Working Conditions
We offer a variety of benefits, including:
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Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!
- 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.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible candidates should have relevant plumbing qualifications and may require a current driver license. The role is not open to applicants needing visa sponsorship.
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