This is a fixed term, full-time position commencing October 2026 up until December, 2027 with possible permanency.

Education Business Services (EBS) is the key provider of skilled business services and support for Western Australian public schools, statutory boards and divisions of the Department. These highly valued services are delivered through the areas of finance, information communication and technologies (ICT), and infrastructure. We continually strive to enhance the capability and responsiveness of our staff, systems and processes across the organisation to deliver high quality education.

The Role

The Budget Officer will prepare, analyse, regularly review and report the Department’s revenue and expenditure budget, and restricted cash position. This includes providing input into the development and maintenance of financial systems, internal controls and reconciliations to facilitate effective cash flow management and reporting. They will also process budgets into financial systems, including preparing and processing budget adjustments.

The role also assists in preparing reporting and ensure monitoring requirements are met for Royalties for Regions (RFR) programs by maintaining close liaison with program managers and assist budget holders to manage RFR budgets and meet acquittal requirements.

The successful applicant will undertake research for reports, Ministerials, briefings and parliamentary questions and prepare appropriate responses. In addition, work closely with other senior officers within the Directorate, the Department and the Department of Treasury to ensure timeliness,



accuracy and best practice in financial reporting. Applicants with strong customer service delivery and experience with maintaining collaboratively working relationships and effective communication networks with various stakeholders are encouraged to apply.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:

- 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.

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

Equity and Diversity





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.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan for more details.

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.
- possess or demonstrate progression towards a tertiary qualification in accounting, business, finance or related area or equivalent considerable experience

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.

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

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 24 August 2026

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📌 Budget Officer (Perth)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Perth