This is a permanent full-time position commencing September 2026.

Education Business Services (EBS) provides professional business services and operational support to Western Australian public schools, statutory boards and Department divisions across finance, ICT and infrastructure. EBS is committed to delivering responsive, flexible, transparent, accountable and collaborative services that strengthen organisational capability and support the delivery of high-quality education outcomes

Within EBS, the Infrastructure Division is responsible for the planning, provision and management of educational facilities, including land planning, asset management, capital works and maintenance programs. The Infrastructure Operations Directorate supports schools through property management, lease and shared-use arrangements, security and emergency management, environmental services and management of the WA Schools Public Private Partnership (PPP) contract.

The Role

The successful applicant will undertake daily administration of the Department’s lease and licence portfolio. They will manage the lease and licence database and ensure it is accurate and kept up to date. They will also review new leases and licences for lease terms and conditions and develop processes to ensure key obligations are met by the Department and lessees, whilst managing the financial aspects of the leases and licences, including rent and variable outgoing payments.

This applicant will also develop reports to ensure key staff within Infrastructure are kept updated with the status of the leases and licences and associated budgets within the Department. They will conduct research and gather information to inform the completion of annual departmental budgets, rent reviews and reports and will alert the Principal Consultant Property and Contracts to issues, risks and potential breaches. #linkedin

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, 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 Paul Hemmings, Principal Consultant, Leasing on (08) 9264 5109 or by emailing Paul.Hemmings@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.

 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 the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
  1. Demonstrated skills and practical experience in property or financial administration.
  2. Demonstrated skills and experience in accurately maintaining and monitoring key information.
  3. Demonstrated ability to achieve outcomes and deliver quality products and services consistent with Department and school needs and defined quality expectations, including timeliness.
  4. Demonstrated sound interpersonal and verbal communication skills to undertake consultation, collaboration, negotiation and build effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders on commercial contracting issues.
  5. Demonstrated sound written communication skills, including experience in contributing to reports, briefing papers and responses to Senior Executive and/or Ministerial/Parliamentary requests.
  6. Demonstrated sound analytical and conceptual skills to provide innovative solutions to complex problems.

 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: DOE1060543

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 3 August 2026.