Budget Officer

This is a fixed term, full-time position commencing October 2026 up until December, 2027 with possible permanency

Education Business Services (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 Role

The Budget Officer will prepare, analyse, regularly review and report the Department’s revenue and expenditure budget, and restricted cash position. This includes providing input into the development and maintenance of financial systems, internal controls and reconciliations to facilitate effective cash flow management and reporting. They will also process budgets into financial systems, including preparing and processing budget adjustments.

The role also assists in preparing reporting and ensure monitoring requirements are met for Royalties for Regions (RFR) programs by maintaining close liaison with program managers and assist budget holders to manage RFR budgets and meet acquittal requirements.

The successful applicant will undertake research for reports, Ministerials, briefings and parliamentary questions and prepare appropriate responses. In addition, work closely with other senior officers within the Directorate, the Department and the Department of Treasury to ensure timeliness, accuracy and best practice in financial reporting. Applicants with strong customer service delivery and experience with maintaining collaboratively working relationships and effective communication networks with various stakeholders are encouraged to apply.

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 Kerry Spencer, Manager, Intergovernmental Finance on (08) 9264 41***or by emailing *************@education.wa.edu.au

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at ***************@education.wa.edu.au during the advertising period. 

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.
• possess or demonstrate progression towards a tertiary qualification in accounting, business, finance or related area or equivalent considerable 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 four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
  1. Demonstrated well developed skills and practical experience in operating complex computerised financial management systems, reporting tools and spreadsheets.
  2. Demonstrated well developed conceptual and analytical skills with the ability to provide innovative thinking in developing and implementing solutions to complex problems and issues.
  3. Demonstrated well developed verbal and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work cooperatively with others in a team environment and to build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
  4. Demonstrated well developed written communication skills, including experience in the preparation of reports, responses to Ministerial requests and briefings.

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 41***for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE1061187

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, 24 August 2026