Finance Consultant - School 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

Financial Services are seeking to establish a pool of Finance Consultant - School Support for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during 2026 and up to the end of May 2028. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

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 and communication 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

Are you passionate about helping schools achieve strong financial management outcomes? Do you enjoy solving problems, supporting customers and driving continuous improvement? We are seeking highly motivated and committed Finance Consultants School Support to join our dynamic Financial Services team.

In this role, you will provide advice and support to schools on finance and accounting processes, financial system queries and troubleshooting, and end-of-month and end-of-year financial activities. You will work closely with school staff to strengthen financial management practices, support compliance with the Department's financial framework.

You will analyse financial information, investigate issues and provide practical solutions, while supporting financial system implementations, data migration, chart of accounts activities, and the development of procedures, guidelines and resources. The role also involves reviewing school financial data, supporting policy and system changes, and delivering financial systems and financial management training to school staff.

We are seeking applicants with strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, a customer-focused approach, and a passion for helping schools build capability and achieve sound financial management outcomes.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:

• 12% employer contributed superannuation.
• 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 Naomi Higgie, Manager, School Financial Management and Support on [phone] or by emailing

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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.

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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 and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.
• hold a current ‘C’ Class Drivers Licence
• travel to schools and Regions

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE1071441

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close:

4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 12 November 2026