This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP
The Budget Management and Analysis Branch is part of the Financial Planning and Resourcing Division. The Branch is responsible for the management of the Department’s budget at a corporate level, financial management reporting, cash management, central and regional office budget management and advice as well as FTE reporting and assisting with capital works budget reporting.
The Role
The Senior Financial Analyst develops and maintains budget and monitor performance of salary, staffing Full Time Equivalent (FTE), and school direct expenses and revenue. They develop and maintain departmental salaries and FTE budgets at a detailed level for central office and regional offices, and prepare the monthly corporate finance report for the Finance Committee and the Minister.
If successful, you will provide analysis and reports in response to Parliamentary questions, Ministerial queries, media and other ad hoc enquiries. Within this role you will research improvements in financial management that involve identifying Department/system-wide trends or issues to enhance budget preparation, resource management, reporting and financial control.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
- 12% employer contributed superannuation.
- 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 Budget Management and Analysis 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 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 relevant tertiary qualification in business, commerce, finance or related field or equivalent substantial experience
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 (1) 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 four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
- Demonstrated well developed skills and considerable experience in budget management, financial reporting and financial modelling using complex accounting systems and reporting and analysis tools to interrogate and analyse large volumes of data.
- Demonstrated considerable knowledge and understanding of accounting standards, government policy and current directions in financial management and reporting.
- Demonstrated highly developed planning and organisational skills with the ability to coordinate and deliver financial management services.
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: DOE1002194
Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 14 November 2025
