- Relevant trade or tertiary qualifications (minimum Certificate III level in the following: Building/Construction, Metal of a qualified Construction based Trade
- Current Certificate III in Correctional Practice or capacity to complete Certificate III in Correctional Practice in accordance with specified CSNSW timeframes
- Current NSW Driver Licence and preparedness to drive a vehicle in the course of performing the role
- Willingness to participate in an after hour rostering system for 24/7 site support
- Supervise, coach, train, motivate, instruct and work with inmates to develop their work skills in order to enhance their post-release employment opportunities, thereby reducing their risk of re-offending.
- Provide a positive role model and demonstrate personal values, such as honesty, ethics and integrity which support CSI and social values.
- Positively contribute to the business unit operations through the delivery of work related inmate training, including the implementation of Inmate Traineeships.
- Provide detailed input to case management reporting through the Work Readiness Program.
- Manage resources efficiently and effectively to achieve planned outcomes.
- Create and maintain a safe working environment for staff, contractors, inmates, and visitors to comply with Work Health & Safety legislation.
Trade Overseer - Nowra, Australia - NSW Department of Communities and Justice
Description
About the role
Salary : $88,178 pa + Incidental Allowance + Superannuation + Annual Leave Loading.
Position Type : Ongoing– Full Time
Location : South Coast Correctional Centre, Nowra
We are looking for a proactive and dedicated Trade Overseer to work at our Facilities Maintenance Business Unit at South Coast Correctional Centre.
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.
Join an organisation with a rich history where your trade experience is valued. Trade Overseers are trade qualified Correctional Officers with the essential role of training and supervising inmates and staff in their work-related activities within a correctional centre.
Successful candidates are provided with paid training to undertake Certificate III in Correctional Practice at an allocated Brush Farm Corrective Services Academy training facility.
Please to review the role description
About you
The ideal candidate will be able to prove their skills to:
Assignment to this role is subject to Criminal Records Check, Medical and Capability Assessments.
About Us
Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW) delivers professional correctional services and programs to reduce the risk of re-offending and enhance public safety. It serves a key function of the NSW Department of Communities and Justice Sector by providing effective, safe and humane management of offenders both in custody and in the community CSNSW also works in partnership with other government and community agencies to ensure that offenders and their families are supported.