Finance Consultant School Systems in Perth

This is a fixed term, full-time position commencing November 2026 up until December 2027 with possible extension and/or permanency. 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. 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. We are committed to contemporary work practices and adhere to the following service delivery principles:

• Responsive: We respond to and reflect the needs of our customers.
• Flexible: We are flexible and understand that our customers are not all the same.
• Transparent: We are clear and open about our services, processes and decision making.
• Accountable: We hold ourselves to high standards and deliver on our commitments.
• Collaborative: We work in partnership with our customers.

The School Finance Systems Support Branch is part of the Financial Services Directorate and is responsible for the provision of finance systems support to schools.

The Department of Education is undertaking a significant transformation of school financial management systems through the implementation of TechnologyOne CiA, a contemporary Financial Management Information System (FMIS) across Western Australian public schools. The successful applicant will play a key role in supporting the implementation, transition and ongoing operation of the new FMIS, ensuring that system functionality, configuration and associated business processes meet the financial management and operational requirements of schools.

The Finance Consultant School Systems will provide specialist functional and systems support, undertaking system analysis, configuration assessments, troubleshooting and resolution of complex system issues. They will work collaboratively with project teams, technical specialists, system vendors and business stakeholders to investigate system behaviour, identify functional gaps and contribute to the development and implementation of effective solutions.

The role will contribute to system implementation and transition activities, including data conversion and migration, chart of accounts alignment, system integration, user acceptance testing, defect management and quality assurance. This will involve analysing financial data, system functionality and business processes to identify risks, resolve issues and support the integrity, reliability and effectiveness of the new FMIS.

The successful applicant will also support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of system controls, processes, procedures and supporting documentation to ensure the FMIS operates in accordance with relevant accounting standards, legislative requirements and Departmental policies.

Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, the Finance Consultant School Systems will contribute to the identification, assessment and implementation of system enhancements and process improvements, ensuring that the FMIS continues to meet evolving business requirements. The role requires strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, sound financial management knowledge and the ability to establish effective working relationships across business and technical teams to support the successful implementation and ongoing operation of TechnologyOne CiA in schools.

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

• 12% employer contributed superannuation.
• 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. 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.

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 current ‘C’ Class Drivers Licence.
• travel to schools and regions.

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE1069436. Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 02 November 2026.