Principal Financial Analyst
Financial Planning and Resourcing are seeking to establish a pool of Principal Financial Analysts for permanent and fixed‐term, full‐time and part‐time vacancies that may arise during 2026 and up to the end of December 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Education Business Services (EBS) delivers professional business services and operational support to Western Australian public schools, statutory boards and Departmental divisions across finance, information and communication technologies, and infrastructure. EBS is committed to delivering responsive, flexible, transparent and customer‐focused services that support high‐quality education outcomes through continuous improvement of systems, processes and organisational capability.
The Budget Management and Analysis Branch, within the Financial Planning and Resourcing Directorate, is responsible for corporate budget management, financial reporting, cash management and budget advice across central and regional operations. The Branch also oversees full‐time equivalent (FTE) reporting and supports capital works budget reporting, ensuring effective financial planning, accountability and informed decision‐making across the Department.
The Role
Suitable applicants will ideally be experienced finance and budget management professionals with expertise in reviewing and managing departmental budgets, forward estimates, staffing FTE and employee‐related expenditure within complex public sector environments. They will be skilled in monitoring financial performance, analysing projected budget outcomes, coordinating consolidated corporate finance reporting and providing specialist financial advice to program managers and senior stakeholders.
Principal Financial Analysts have demonstrated capability in researching, developing and improving budget management policies, systems and reporting processes to support effective financial governance and Government financial management initiatives. They are experienced in preparing briefing papers, confidential reports, ministerial correspondence and parliamentary responses, while ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting and compliance with organisational policies and frameworks.
To be successful in this role you will have strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience mentoring staff, contributing to branch management and supporting change management initiatives. Additionally, you will be adept at developing financial management training resources, fostering collaborative stakeholder relationships and promoting a customer‐focused, continuous improvement culture within diverse teams and operational environments.
Professional Benefits
* 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).
* Convenient location with easy access to public transport.
Eligibility
* Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or hold 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.
* Hold a relevant tertiary qualification in business, commerce, finance or a related field, or substantial equivalent experience.
* Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 3 June 2026.
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