This is a permanent full-time position commencing as soon as possible
The Budget Management and Analysis Branch is part of the Financial Planning and Resourcing Directorate. The branch manages the Department’s budget at a corporate level, which includes providing budgetary advice to central and regional office business areas, cash flow management and maintaining the Department’s complex budget structure.
It is also responsible for monitoring and reporting on the Department’s financial and staffing budget performance to ensure the Department operates within its approved expense limit.
The Role
The Financial Analyst assists to develop and maintain budgets and monitor salary expenditure, staffing FTE, and school direct expenses and revenue. The position also assists to produce corporate financial reporting for the Department’s Finance Committee, Corporate Executive and the Minister.
If successful, you will extract, analyse and report on financial and staffing data in response to ministerial and departmental queries, parliamentary questions and other data requests. Additionally, you will facilitate accurate and timely reporting for the Human Resource Minimum Obligatory Information Requirement (HR MOIR) and payroll data.
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) 9223 9120 or by 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.
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
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 maximum of four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
1. Demonstrated knowledge of accounting standards, government policy and current direction as it relates to financial management and reporting.
2. Demonstrated skills and experience in budget management, financial reporting and financial modelling, including use of reporting and analysis tools to interrogate and analyse large volumes of data.
4. Demonstrated sound analytical and conceptual skills, including the ability to interpret data and resolve issues..
Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process
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: DOE1024764
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, 13 February 2026
