This is a permanent full time position commencing October 2026 Education Business Services (EBS) is the key provider of professional business services and support for Western Australian public schools, statutory boards and divisions of the Department of Education. These highly valued services are delivered through the areas of finance, information and communication 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 Infrastructure Governance and Reporting (IGR) branch supports the delivery of the Department’s Asset Investment Program through financial management, reporting and governance activities. IGR’s responsibilities include the development and monitoring of infrastructure budgets, coordinating financial reporting and compliance activities, and providing expert advice to inform strategic decision-making. It also leads performance reporting on major asset investment programs and whole-of-government priorities, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to deliver accurate, timely and meaningful information.

The Role

This role provides a unique opportunity to work within the Infrastructure Division at the centre of the Department's Asset Investment Program, delivering high-quality reporting and stakeholder engagement services that support informed decision-making.

The successful applicant will be responsible for coordinating and preparing regular program and project reports for various stakeholder groups, analysing performance data and trends, responding to information requests, and developing executive and Ministerial briefing materials.

We will highly regard applicants who can:

- identify, validate,



collate and transform data and information from a range of sources,
- maintain information and reporting tools related to infrastructure programs, projects and initiatives,
- research and prepare regular status and progress reports relating to the Asset Investment Program and maintenance projects,
- utilise reporting tools and software systems to compile, organise, and present project data in a clear and concise manner tailored for the intended audience.

Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills are highly desirable, as the successful applicant will work closely with internal teams, senior executives and external agencies to ensure reporting is accurate, timely and aligned to business needs.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located inEast Perthand 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.

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 Teresa Whitworth-Bunn, Manager Governance and Reporting on 08 9264 4680 or by emailing [email protected]

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 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

- 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).

Applications close

4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 23 October 2026

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