Finance Consultant, School Finance Support

Department Of Education, Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% employer contributed superann

Generous leave entitlements

Professional development opportunities

Salary packaging

Public transport access

Job summary

Department of Education, Western Australia is seeking a Finance Consultant – School Support to join its Financial Services team on permanent and fixed-term vacancies. The role involves advising schools on finance processes, resolving system queries, and supporting end-of-period activities, with a focus on improving financial management across WA public schools.

Applicants should have strong analytical and communication skills, a customer-focused approach, and a passion for helping schools build

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Clear communications with customers and colleagues.
• Customer-focused with a proactive service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and support to schools on finance and accounting processes.
• Assist with end-of-month and end-of-year financial activities.
• Support financial system implementations, data migration and chart of accounts work.
• Develop procedures, guidelines and training resources for school staff.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Customer focus

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

Department of Education, Western Australia is seeking a Finance Consultant – School Support to join its Financial Services team on permanent and fixed-term vacancies. The role involves advising schools on finance processes, resolving system queries, and supporting end-of-period activities, with a focus on improving financial management across WA public schools.

Applicants should have strong analytical and communication skills, a customer-focused approach, and a passion for helping schools build