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Overview

Principal Consultant - Intergovernmental Finance. Branch: Financial Planning and Resourcing. Division: Finance and Commercial Services. Salary: Level 7, $139,860 - $149,485 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2024). This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP.

The Intergovernmental Finance Branch leads the Department’s response to the financial implications of the Better and Fairer Schools Agreement, providing expert strategic financial advice on Commonwealth funding, grant approvals, and compliance requirements under the Australian Education Act. The Branch provides financial advice on intergovernmental funding arrangements, ensures financial controls and reporting requirements are met, and maintains relationships with other government agencies.

The Role

The Principal Consultant oversees budget maintenance, monitoring and reporting for Commonwealth-funded projects, and liaises closely with program managers. They assist the manager with annual preparation of Commonwealth financial compliance and reporting requirements, including the annual acquittal and compliance certification under the Australian Education Act and Commonwealth-State funding agreements.

If successful you will prepare reporting and ensure monitoring requirements are met for Royalties for Regions (RFR) programs, maintaining liaison with program managers and assisting budget holders to manage RFR budgets and acquittal requirements. The role also involves researching, preparing and reviewing briefing papers, correspondence, confidential reports and parliamentary/ministerial responses on behalf of the Director.

Professional Benefits

We are located in East Perth and offer a range of benefits, including:

- Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance (including remote work, flexible hours, and part-time options).
- Generous leave entitlements: annual, personal, long service and parental leave.
- Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance.
- Salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments).
- Easy access to public transport (Claisebrook station ~5 minutes away) and nearby parking options.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people of diverse backgrounds, and people with disability are encouraged.

Eligibility

To work with us you must:

- Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with work rights for the appointment term.
- Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number from the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

Application Instructions

Apply online in two steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job and complete the online application form, including details of two referees (preferably one your current line manager).

Step 2: Attach your documents, including:

- A CV of up to four pages outlining employment history and relevant professional learning.
- A four-page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the JDF.

Selection criteria (summary examples):

1. Demonstrated substantial knowledge and experience in contemporary financial management, review and reporting in a large/complex organisation.
2. Demonstrated substantial experience in financial modelling, data interpretation and financial analysis.
3. Demonstrated highly developed skills in achieving outcomes and delivering quality products and services that meet customer needs and quality expectations, including timeliness.
4. Demonstrated highly developed analytical and conceptual skills to provide innovative solutions to complex problems.

It is recommended attachments be ready before applying. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, contact the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127.

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE990774. Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 25 September 2025.

Other information

Location: East Perth. Unit/Division: Finance and Commercial Services. Branch: Financial Planning and Resourcing. Work Type: Permanent - Full Time. Position No.: 00047436. Description: This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP.

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