Finance Officer

Salary: Level 4, $95,782 - $100,526 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2024)

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time

Governance and Reporting are seeking to establish a pool of Finance Officers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during 2025 and up to the end of October 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

We currently have one permanent full-time vacancy that requires an immediate start.

The Infrastructure Division has responsibility for the planning and provision of facilities (land, buildings and equipment) which includes land planning, student enrolment forecasting and facilities planning, strategic asset management, capital works programs, maintenance and minor works programs and provision of facilities related services.

The Role

Finance Officers prepare invoices for payment and recording of financial information relating to capital works, maintenance, minor works and other programs managed by the Directorate. They ensure that transactions are processed in accordance with the Financial Management Act 2006, Regulations, Treasurer’s Instructions and Department policy.

Suitable applicants will assist with the cash flow management, monitoring and reporting of expenditure of the various programs managed by the Directorate, including the development and maintenance of Directorate financial systems. Additionally, they will monitor, analyse and review Infrastructure, and more specifically the Capital Works and Maintenance, expenditure and budgets.

Professional Benefits

- 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).

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.

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact ).

Eligibility

- 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.

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

- A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.

- A two-three (2-3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:

- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Financial Management Act 2006, Regulations and Treasurer’s Instructions and experience with computerised financial management systems.

- Demonstrated experience in government accounting, budgeting and resource management.

- Demonstrated skills and experience in the use of computer software packages, including financial application spreadsheets and word processing.

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 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE998834

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

Applications close:

4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 31 October 2025.

Position Title: Finance Officer

Agency: Department of Education

Location: East Perth

Unit/Division: Governance and Reporting

Branch: Governance and Reporting

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time

Closing Date: 2025-10-31 4:30 PM

Salary Level 4, $95,782 - $100,526 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2024)

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