Sentence Management Assessor

Serco; Wooroloo; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive leadership

Learning & development

Wellbeing benefits

Employee networks & inclusion

Job summary

Serco in Australia is seeking a Sentence Management Assessor to support fair, accurate, and timely prisoner assessments. You will work with custodial staff and prisoners to ensure decisions are informed, compliant, and person-centred.

This 12-month fixed-term role offers a supportive culture, learning opportunities, and the chance to contribute to safety and rehabilitation through high-quality interviews, reports, and records management.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration and report writing roles.
• Confidence engaging respectfully in face-to-face interviews.
• Strong written skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• The ability to analyse information and make balanced recommendations.
• Good time management skills in a compliance-focused environment.
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Conducting face-to-face interviews to assess prisoner risks and needs.
• Preparing accurate security, placement, transfer, and parole reports.
• Analysing information from multiple sources to inform sound decisions.
• Applying legislation, policies, and procedures within required timeframes.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders professionally.
• Maintaining confidential and accurate electronic records.

Skills

Face-to-face interview

Report writing

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Time management

Cultural awareness

Job description

Serco is a place where you can grow

Your impact makes a meaningful difference, and we're committed to supporting your professional and personal goals. You'll be part of a trusted team where your contribution is valued and your development is encouraged every step of the way.

This role is a 12 month fixed term contract.

You'll also have access to flexible benefits designed to support your wellbeing and growth, including:

• Supportive leadership and a collaborative team environment
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Flexible wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Access to Serco's employee networks and inclusion programs

Make an impact at Serco

As a Sentence Management Assessor, you'll play an important role in supporting fair, accurate, and timely prisoner assessments. Working closely with custodial staff and prisoners, you'll help ensure key decisions are informed, compliant, and person-centred. Your work will directly contribute to safety, rehabilitation, and positive outcomes within the justice system.

As a Sentence Management Assessor in the Sentence Management team, you'll make a positive impact by:

• Conducting face-to-face interviews to assess prisoner risks and needs
• Preparing accurate security, placement, transfer, and parole reports
• Analysing information from multiple sources to inform sound decisions
• Applying legislation, policies, and procedures within required timeframes
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders professionally
• Maintaining confidential and accurate electronic records

Serco is a place for you

You Could Be a Great Fit If You Have

• Experience in administration and report writing roles
• Confidence engaging respectfully in face-to-face interviews
• Strong written skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• The ability to analyse information and make balanced recommendations
• Good time management skills in a compliance-focused environment
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds

In joining us, you'll be part of a highly supportive culture with trusted leaders who will help you achieve your goals. You'll also benefit from a flexible approach to work-life balance within a stable organisation delivering long-term services.

Are you ready to do important work that really matters?

At Serco, we bring together the right people, the right technology, and the right partners to create solutions that address complex challenges. Our work supports governments and communities across Australia and New Zealand, making a real difference to everyday lives.

We seek and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ communities, veterans, and people with disability. By joining Serco, you'll also have access to employee-led networks that foster inclusion, belonging, and connection.

Impact a better future at Serco.