There has never been a more exciting time to join Finance and Commercial Services and be part of the future to deliver great outcomes for public education in Western Australia!
We are seeking finance professionals who are passionate about the work they do and who want to work in a collaborative, diverse and supportive workplace that can offer work/life balance and flexible work arrangements.
The Temporary Employment Register is an online portal that allows you to register your interest in joining the Department of Education for fixed term, full-time and part-time temporary opportunities for up to twelve (12) months that may arise across the Department’s Financial Planning and Resourcing Directorate.
We often have short term vacancies when our employees take extended leave, undertake other roles within the Department, or are seconded to other public sector agencies. We also expect that there will also be fixed term opportunities arising from high priority projects and new initiatives that may commence in 2025.
The Department of Education’s priority and focus remains on appointing merit based selected staff, permanently.
*The Department will commence reviewing applications immediately to fill current opportunities*
Our Branch
Education is one of the largest state government agencies with a $6.8 billion operating budget, the Financial Planning and Resourcing Directorate oversees this large and complex budget, working with over 800 schools, central and regional offices to deliver public education across the State.
The Directorate includes the following four branches:
- Budget Strategy and Resourcing develops external budget submissions, compiles budget statements, reviews tariffs, fees and charges and undertakes cost and demand modelling.
- Intergovernmental Finance provides expert strategic financial advice and information to comply with financial requirements under Commonwealth and State funding agreements.
- Budget Management and Analysis oversees and monitors central and regional offices budgets, prepares monthly financial reports to the Department’s Executive and prepares costings that are used in EBA negotiations for teachers, school psychologists, education assistants and other employees.
- School Funding manages the Department’s Student Centred Funding Model, provides financial advice and administers the transfer of funds to Western Australian public schools.
The Roles
You may be considered for the following or similar positions:
Budget Strategy and Resourcing
- Senior Budget Officer – Level 6
- Senior Resourcing Analyst – Level 6
Intergovernmental Finance
Budget Management and Analysis
- Senior Financial Analyst – Level 6
- Budget Analyst - Level 5
- Financial Analyst - Level 4
School Funding
- Resourcing Officer (Projects) – Level 5
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
- 11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025.
- Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home or remote, flexible working hours and part-time arrangements
- 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 Tina Pritchard, Manager, on (08) 9264 5085 or emailing Tina.Pritchard@education.wa.edu.au
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 National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Forms (JDFs).
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 comprehensive CV of up to six (6) pages, providing sufficient information to enable an assessment of your skills and experience relevant to these roles and indicating the type of roles and levels for which you would like to be considered.
Once you apply, your CV will stay on the register until the below closing date and time.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Please note
The register is actively monitored, and applicants may be contacted if an opportunity arises which suits their skills and experience for the above or other similar positions. Please be aware that there is no guarantee that an offer of employment will be made while an application remains on the register. Further information about your application to this talent register can be directed to Tina Pritchard, Manager, on (08) 9264 5085 or emailing Tina.Pritchard@education.wa.edu.au
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: DOE937889
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 31 December 2025
