Financial Services are seeking to establish a pool of Senior Finance Consultants School Support for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during 2026 and up to the end of August 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
The Role
A Senior Finance Consultant School Support assists with the coordination and delivery of consultancy services to schools. You will provide contemporary training, support and advice to schools on complex financial matters relating to Departmental financial management policies and procedures using a variety of communication styles and technology platforms.
Suitable applicants will maintain an expert awareness of contemporary finance trends, issues and methodologies related to financial management in schools. In this role the Senior Finance Consultant School Support will prepare, monitor and review schools’ financial management and assist in intervention plans in collaboration with principals, central and regional office staff members. #LinkedIn
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 communication and 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 School Financial Management and Support Branch is part of the Financial Services Directorate and are responsible for the provision of support to schools on all transactional and technical financial matters as well as finance policy support. The Branch will also have the responsibility for coordinating the schools’ financial systems and for providing training as required.
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 Karen Payne, A/Principal Consultant, Financial Services, on (08) 9264 4380 or by emailing karen.payne@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 being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three (3) page statement addressing your responses to the following questions (in relation to the JDF) Your written application will be assessed based on your responses to the following questions (in relation to the JDF):
- What skills, knowledge and experience would you bring to this role that would enable you to successfully provide school staff and other stakeholders with relevant financial advice and information? (criteria 1, 4)
- Please provide examples of when you have:
- utilised well developed interpersonal and communication skills that resulted in productive working relationships contributing to a quality service being delivered in a timely manner (criteria 3, 5)
- had to develop and provide training related to financial management (criterion 7)
- used your knowledge of the financial management framework, in which schools must operate, to analyse a complex problem and provide an innovative solution (criteria 6, 2)
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: DOE1026902
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, 23 February 2026.
