This is a fixed term twelve (12) month, full-time position commencing ASAP with possible extension and/or permanency
The Financial Planning and Resourcing Directorate leads corporate budget management and resource planning, cost and demand modelling, management reporting and the annual budget process. The Directorate provides high-level financial advice to senior leadership and supports whole-of-government financial initiatives through collaboration across the Department.
The Role
The Principal Financial Analyst delivers high-level financial analysis and strategic advice to support the Department’s budget, resourcing and financial planning decisions. You will undertake complex data analysis and modelling to inform budget development, refinement and forecasting, identify emerging trends, risks and opportunities, and translate complex information into clear, actionable insights for senior leaders.
In this role, you will work closely with stakeholders across the Department to support sound decision-making and improve budget discipline and transparency. You will contribute to key budget initiatives, reporting tools and governance processes, prepare high-quality briefing material and responses for executive, ministerial and parliamentary requests, and support continuous improvement in analysis methods, reporting quality and data integrity.
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 relevant tertiary qualification in business, commerce, finance or related field, or substantial equivalent experience
- 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 four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A two (2) page covering letter detailing your suitability for the role, with consideration of the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
1. Demonstrated substantial knowledge and experience in contemporary financial management, complex financial and statistical modelling, review and reporting in a large/complex organisation.
2. Demonstrated highly developed analytical and conceptual skills to provide innovative solutions to complex problems.
4. Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal and communication skills to undertake productive consultation, collaboration and negotiation and to build effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders on complex financial issues.
The remaining criteria will be addressed at a later stage of the 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: DOE1027607
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, 9 February 2026
