The end date of this advert has been extended to Monday, 16 February 2026
This is a permanent full-time position commencing as soon as possible
Education Business Services (EBS) delivers specialist business and financial services that support schools and central services across the Department of Education.
The Financial Planning and Resourcing Directorate leads corporate budget management, school resourcing, cost and demand modelling, management reporting and the annual budget process, providing strategic advice to senior leadership.
The Role
The Manager, Budget Management and Analysis leads the Department’s corporate budget management and performance reporting functions. You will drive accurate forecasting and active budget management across corporate programs, identifying risks early and supporting timely decision-making.
In this role, you will provide strategic, high-level advice to senior leaders on budget formulation, projected outcomes and required adjustments, and work closely with program managers and key stakeholders to strengthen financial governance and accountability.
You will oversee management reporting and analysis, including budget performance reporting, cash and accrual budget management, FTE reporting and support for capital works budget reporting. You will also lead a high-performing team, build capability and deliver continuous improvement initiatives that enhance reporting quality, processes and data integrity, while ensuring compliance with relevant financial legislation and requirements.
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)
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 Ludisha Kalasopatan, Executive Director, Finance and Commercial Services on (08) 9264 4697 or emailing ludisha.kalasopatan@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 in this role, you must:
- hold a tertiary qualification in an accounting or related discipline and eligibility for membership of a professional accounting body
- 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 two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
1. Demonstrated high-level skills and experience in the provision of strategic financial advice to senior and executive level management.
2. Demonstrated high-level skills and experience in financial planning and resource management at a strategic and operational level with the ability to deliver quality and timely budgets and related financial management services.
5. Demonstrated high-level skills and experience recognising opportunities to enhance product/service delivery and capitalise on these through effective change strategies.
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: DOE1024054
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 Monday, 16 February 2026.
