This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP with possible extension and/or permanency
The Budget Management and Analysis Branch forms part of the Financial Planning and Resourcing Directorate within Education Business Services. The Branch plays a critical role in ensuring effective corporate budget oversight and financial sustainability across the Department. It is responsible for managing the Department’s budget at a corporate level, delivering comprehensive financial reporting, overseeing cash management, and providing strategic budget management and advice to central and regional offices.
The Branch also coordinates Full Time Equivalent (FTE) reporting and supports capital works budget reporting to ensure alignment with organisational priorities and government requirements. Through robust financial analysis, governance and advisory support, the Branch enables informed decision-making and promotes accountability, transparency and responsible resource management across the Department.
The Role
The Specialist Services function is responsible for coordinating and managing the Department’s forward estimates and internal budget processes across central and regional offices. The role oversees cash flow management, monitors expenditure, revenue and staffing FTEs, and provides detailed financial reporting and projections to support informed decision-making. It also maintains budgets within the Department’s financial systems, supports corporate reporting tools, implements government financial management initiatives, and develops budget management policies, practices and resources. The preparation of briefing papers, correspondence, confidential reports and parliamentary or ministerial responses is undertaken to support executive and Director-level requirements, alongside the provision of specialist budget advice to program managers.
The role contributes to effective branch operations through leadership, mentoring and performance management of staff, ensuring alignment with Directorate objectives and compliance with Public Sector Performance Management Standards and Departmental policy. It supports a safe and inclusive workplace, monitors staff leave liabilities, contributes to change management initiatives, and represents the Branch on relevant committees and working parties as required.
A strong customer and stakeholder focus underpins the role, including the continuous improvement of financial services and the development of financial management training programs and resources. The position establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen communication, enhance service delivery and ensure access to specialist expertise.
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 Steve Chidgzey, Director, Financial Planning and Resourcing on 08 9264 4915 or emailing steve.chidgzey@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 a relevant tertiary qualification in business, commerce, finance or related field or substantial equivalent 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 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 substantial knowledge of accounting standards and government policy and direction and experience in contemporary financial management, including budget preparation, resource management and reporting and financial control in a large/complex organisation.
2. Demonstrated highly developed conceptual, analytical and research skills, including the ability to provide high-level solutions in the context of financial governance and accountability.
4. Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal and communication skills to undertake productive consultation, collaboration, negotiation and build effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders on complex financial issues.
6. Demonstrated substantial experience in the use of financial management information systems and budget tools.
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: DOE1029917
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 March 2026
