Senior Financial Policy Consultant

Department of Education, Western Australia; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation 12%

Flexible hours

Generous leave

Professional development

Salary packaging

Transport access

Job summary

Department of Education, Western Australia, is seeking a Principal Consultant – Financial Policy to lead development and implementation of financial policies across central services and schools. The role offers a senior level opportunity within a dynamic public sector environment.

Ideal candidates will have extensive financial management experience, strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and compliance, and proven capability to engage diverse stakeholders to shape policy and drive

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in financial management and accounting standards.
• Strong understanding of legislative compliance and policy development.
• Proven ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review and implement financial policies and procedures for central services and schools.
• Provide expert financial policy advice through research and option analysis.
• Engage with stakeholders to inform policy choices and governance decisions.
• Contribute to improving financial governance and supporting informed decision-making across the department.

Skills

Financial policy

Stakeholder engagement

Financial governance

Policy development

Education

Tertiary qualification in business/commerce/finance

Job description

Department of Education, Western Australia, is seeking a Principal Consultant – Financial Policy to lead development and implementation of financial policies across central services and schools. The role offers a senior level opportunity within a dynamic public sector environment.

Ideal candidates will have extensive financial management experience, strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and compliance, and proven capability to engage diverse stakeholders to shape policy and drive