Principal Financial Analyst

Principal Financial Analyst

Branch: Governance and Reporting

Division: Governance and Reporting

Salary: Level 7, $139,860 - $149,485 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2024)

Work Type: Permanent - Full Time

FTE: 1.0

Location: East Perth

Closing Date: 2025-11-24 4:30 PM

Attachments: - PUBLISHED JDF - 00040259 - Principal Financial Analyst - Infrastructure Governance and Reporting - PS L7 - Sep 2024.pdf

This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP

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 Infrastructure Governance and Reporting branch is responsible for the financial management reporting functions and governance across the Infrastructure division. The branch is responsible for the financial operations of the division including statutory and external financial reporting requirements, liaising with internal and external stakeholders on all matters relating to Infrastructure finance, ensuring management accounting and budgeting requirements are met and preparing accounts for payment against capital and recurrent budgets.

The Role

This role is responsible for providing specialist financial and strategic support in the governance and management of capital works programs. The position develops, implements, and reviews financial policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance with Australian Accounting Standards and Western Australian Treasury requirements. It consolidates financial data from multiple sources to prepare and deliver timely reports and conducts detailed financial and project analysis to inform decision-making and enhance program performance. The role also provides recommendations on capital works budgets and expenditure, evaluates financial systems and processes for improvement, and contributes to the development of business intelligence tools and record-keeping frameworks to support divisional initiatives.

In addition to managing governance and compliance requirements, the role supports long-term capital investment planning, conducts financial risk assessments, and manages reporting for Commonwealth and other externally funded programs. The position provides leadership and guidance to team members, fosters a safe and inclusive workplace, and contributes to change management initiatives. Building and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders is key, including providing expert financial advice, representing the division on departmental committees, and contributing to Ministerial and Parliamentary responses. A strong customer service focus and commitment to continuous improvement underpin all aspects of the role.

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.
• 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 Jan McGrath, Manager – Infrastructure Governance and Reporting on (08) 9264 4680 or emailing Jan.McGrath@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.
• hold a recognised tertiary qualification in Accounting, Business, Finance or related area or equivalent substantial experience

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 3 pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A 2 page statement addressing the following role specific and generic selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:

Role Specific

1. Demonstrated substantial knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, Government policy and direction and experience in contemporary financial management, including budget preparation, resource management and reporting and financial control in a large/complex organisation.
2. Demonstrated substantial experience in the management of governance and risk of complex projects.
3. Demonstrated substantial experience in the use of financial management information systems and budget tools.

Generic

• Demonstrated and highly developed analytical, conceptual and research skills to provide innovative solutions to complex problems in the context of financial governance and accountability.

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: DOE996981

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 Monday, 24 November 2025.