There are two permanent, full time opportunities available at our Fremantle (Walyalup) head office.
What we do
The Department of Communities (Communities) brings together vital services and functions that enable individual, family and community wellbeing. Our committed people come to work every day to make a positive difference to the lives of Western Australians, including some of our most vulnerable citizens.
The opportunities
We're looking for experienced financial management leaders to manage the Department's Enterprise Budgeting branch in delivering timely and efficient strategic budgeting and financial analysis services.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Developing the Department's overall budget.
* Providing advice and preparing reports that contribute to the financial management of the Department.
* Advising and assisting executive management regarding appropriate budget management strategies.
* Preparing Parliamentary Estimates Committee ministerial briefing papers to support the Minister in presenting the Department's position during questioning.
* Developing, implementing, maintaining and controlling reporting standards, procedures and methods for budgeting and cost accounting purposes, and evaluating results to promote effective and efficient cost management.
Our offer
In return for your skills, passion, and commitment we will offer you a challenging job, a safe and healthy working environment, and a range of benefits (subject to eligibility) including:
* Flexible working arrangements (including flexible working hours, 9-day fortnight consideration, and work from work options)
* Additional 3 Days Public Service Leave per annum
* Eligibility to join the Fitness Passport program
* 3 months long service leave for every seven years consecutive service
* 18 weeks paid parental leave
* 10 days Disability Leave
* 5 days Reproductive Health Leave
* Discount on private health insurance
* Comprehensive learning and development opportunities that focus on your career aspirations
* Access to free and confidential Employee Assistance Programs for you and your family
* 5 days cultural and ceremonial leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees
* Working for a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program.
The positions are located in the Walyalup Koort building close to the Fremantle Markets, various new cafes and eateries (click here to find out more) and a car park, as well as walking distance to the Fremantle train station and Bathers Beach.
Any questions?
If you want to know more about the role or team, please Stephanie Jian, Assistant Director Enterprise Budgeting and Service Costing, on during business hours only) or via email to
At Communities, everyone can bring their whole self to work.
We want all of our employees to feel valued and free to be who they are, regardless of their individual differences. We value diversity, treat everyone with dignity and fairness, and seek to understand the perspectives and experiences of others. We encourage applications from individuals young and old, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability and those with diverse gender identities and/or sexuality.
Want to join us?
Visit the main advertisement on the WA Government Jobs Board by clicking the Apply button, or visit and search COM36625. Here you will find the Job Description Form (JDF) and application requirements.
Closing date
Applications close 4pm Thursday 27 November 2025 (AWST).
We look forward to receiving your application