Introduction
This checklist is for the Senior Builder – Facilities Maintenance vacancy with Department of Communities and Justice. It turns the published application instructions into a practical preparation sequence.
The role rewards evidence that is specific, recent and connected to the work. Choose examples that show what you did, the constraints you managed and the result.
Check every detail against the official vacancy before submitting, especially the document limits, eligibility conditions and closing time.
Senior Builder – Facilities Maintenance role snapshot
| Organisation | Department of Communities and Justice |
| Location | Bathurst Correctional Centre |
| Employment | Ongoing full-time |
| Salary or remuneration | $108,197 per annum plus superannuation and leave loading |
| Job ID | 605757 |
| Closing date | 8 November 2026 at 11:59pm |
Application requirements for Senior Builder – Facilities Maintenance
- A cover letter of no more than two pages
- An up-to-date resume of no more than five pages
- A copy of your trade qualification, required for consideration
Role conditions and qualifications
- Builder, carpenter or cabinet-maker trade qualification
- Certificate III in Correctional Practice, or capacity to complete it within the specified Corrective Services NSW timeframe
- Current NSW driver licence
- At least five years of post-trade experience
- On-call roster availability and demonstrated cabinetry expertise
Candidate evidence for Senior Builder – Facilities Maintenance
Select examples that make your level of responsibility and results easy to verify.
| Building maintenance | Use examples of complex planned and reactive maintenance. |
| Technical depth | Show post-trade experience, fault diagnosis and cabinetry work. |
| Leadership | Describe supervision, mentoring and prioritisation across competing work. |
| Safety and continuity | Explain how you controlled risk while keeping facilities operational. |
Example application structure for Senior Builder – Facilities Maintenance
| Opening | State the role, your relevant background and the strongest fit. |
| Evidence | Use concise context, action and result examples for the main requirements. |
| Requirements | Confirm licences, qualifications, availability and location conditions accurately. |
| Close | Reinforce the contribution you can make and complete every requested attachment. |
Before you submit
Check filenames, page or word limits, referee details, qualification evidence and the online form. Submit before the verified deadline and keep a copy of the final documents.
Return to the official vacancy for the final check.
Help with your Senior Builder – Facilities Maintenance application
If you want help organising your evidence and preparing the written documents, request application support from Team 3Thirty.