Job Description

Schooling Operations and Initiatives are seeking to establish a pool of Finance Officers, School Sport for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period. The Schooling Operations and Initiatives branch is responsible for the management and implementation of strategic education programs that support schools and student outcomes. Typically, these programs involve partnership and liaison with the non-government school sectors, corporate and not-for-profit organisations in Western Australia. Delivery of support and services to public schools assisting them to implement these programs is a key responsibility of the Branch.

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The Role We’re seeking experienced finance/business support specialist to join our dynamic new School Sports team! This diverse role supports the financial and administrative delivery aspects of competitive school sports, including; financial planning/budgeting, financial analysis and reporting, coordination/monitoring funding and resource agreements, procurement/contracting, preparing funding submissions and evaluating tenders. In addition, you will review and analyse costs, program/project effectiveness, delivery opportunities and emerging issues and trends impacting on current and future program/project delivery.

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- 12% employer contributed superannuation.
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- Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home or remote and versatile working hours.
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- Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave
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- Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
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- Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments)
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- Free onsite parking.
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Want to know more? Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF). For more information about this opportunity, please contact Karina Surmon, Principal Consultant on or

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

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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.

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- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
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- Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment
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More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

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Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

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Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 16 October 2026

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📌 Finance Officer - School Sport (Sydney)
🏢 Department Of Education
📍 Sydney