Leasing Officer

This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP The Finance Services Branch provides accounts payable, accounts receivable, maintenance of the Department’s asset registers, credit card management, lease administration, debt recovery, general ledger and taxation services.

The Role

The Leasing Officer provides quality advice and support to internal and external stakeholders on a range of operational, legislative and procedural leasing matters. They facilitate the Department’s Master Lease operations in accordance with the principles of best financial management practice and Department policy.

If successful, you will ensure leases are undertaken in compliance with financial legislation, the Australian Accounting Standards and government policy directives, including compliance with Statutory reporting requirements for leasing. Additionally, you will manage the leasing database, including identifying new developments and enhancements and work closely with Information Communication and Technology (ICT) to implement these.

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.

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 Fiona Anning, Manager Finance Services on (08) 9264 8576 or by emailing fiona.anning1@education.wa.edu.au

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).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A CV of up to five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A maximum three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:

Job specific criteria

1. Demonstrated understanding of and experience in applying accounting concepts, practices and financial reporting as they relate to leasing.
2. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the application of legislation; including Good and Services Tax, the Financial Management Act 2006 and Treasurer’s Instructions; government accounting policies and procedures and the Australian Accounting Standards related to the management and control of leases.

Capability criteria (see the Education Business Services, Department of Education Learning and Growth Framework for more detailed information)

4. Demonstrated ability to think strategically by researching, analysing and applying information to complete tasks whilst supporting team members in managing uncertainty and change.
5. Demonstrated ability to communicate and influence by clearly communicating instructions and technical information, seeking input from others and resolving issues in discussion with other staff and stakeholders.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job. Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted. For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE1016659

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.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 27 January 2026