Financial Services are seeking to establish a pool of Finance Consultant - School Support for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during 2026 and up to the end of May 2028. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Education Business Services (EBS) is the key provider of professional business services and support for Western Australian public schools, statutory boards and divisions of the Department. These highly valued services are delivered through the areas of finance, information and communication technologies (ICT), and infrastructure. We continually strive to enhance the capability and responsiveness of our staff, systems and processes across the organisation to deliver high quality education.

The Role

Are you passionate about helping schools achieve strong financial management outcomes? Do you enjoy solving problems, supporting customers and driving continuous improvement? We are seeking highly motivated and committed Finance Consultants School Support to join our dynamic Financial Services team.

In this role, you will provide advice and support to schools on finance and accounting processes, financial system queries and troubleshooting, and end-of-month and end-of-year financial activities. You will work closely with school staff to strengthen financial management practices, support compliance with the Department's financial framework.

You will analyse financial information, investigate issues and provide practical solutions, while supporting financial system implementations, data migration, chart of accounts activities, and the development of procedures, guidelines and resources. The role also involves reviewing school financial data, supporting policy and system changes, and delivering financial systems and financial management training to school staff.

We are seeking applicants with strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, a customer-focused approach, and a passion for helping schools build capability and achieve sound financial management outcomes.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include: 

• 12% employer contributed superannuation.
• Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave
• Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
• Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments)
• Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or, take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance. Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Naomi Higgie, Manager, School Financial Management and Support on (08) 9264 0198 or by emailing naomi.higgie@education.wa.edu.au

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at centralservices.recruitment@education.wa.edu.au during the advertising period. 

We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must: 

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.
• hold a current ‘C’ Class Drivers Licence
• travel to schools and Regions

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include: 

• A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:

1. Demonstrated considerable knowledge and understanding of the financial legislative framework, such as, Financial Management Act 2006, State Supply Commission Act 1991, Regulations and Treasurer’s Instructions, taxation legislatures and Departmental policy and procedures.
2. Demonstrated well developed organisational skills, including practical experience in the use and support of the financial management information systems used in schools.
3. Demonstrated well developed research, conceptual and risk management skills, including the ability to provide innovative solutions to strategic and complex problems and issues.
4. Demonstrated well developed interpersonal and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively and professionally with internal and external stakeholders and build and maintain effective relationships and networks.
5. Demonstrated well developed written communication skills, including experience in contributing to reports and briefing papers.
6. Demonstrated skills and experience in developing and delivering school financial training programs

Please note that the panel will not assess information beyond the page limits outlined above, or additional attachments. 

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE1071441

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 12 November 2026