Principal Finance Consultant - Implementation and Operational Support

This is a 17 month fixed term, full-time position commencing August 2026 with possible extension (17 months)

Education Business Services (EBS) is the Department’s central provider of professional business services and support to Western Australian public schools, statutory boards, and divisions. Through its finance, ICT, and infrastructure service areas, EBS delivers responsive, flexible, transparent, accountable, and collaborative support that strengthens organisational capability and supports the delivery of high-quality education outcomes across the system.

The School Financial Management and Support Branch, within the Financial Services Directorate, provides schools with specialist support on transactional and technical financial matters, financial governance, and policy implementation. The Branch is also responsible for coordinating school financial systems and delivering training and support to strengthen financial management capability and compliance across schools.

The Role

This role leads the development and implementation of cross-divisional financial projects, with a strong focus on strengthening financial processes, controls, and accountability across schools and central services. Responsibilities include developing and reviewing policies, standards, resources, dashboards, and strategic initiatives that support financial management, asset management, accounting practices, and compliance with legislative and departmental requirements. The role also oversees training and professional learning programs, monitors service delivery effectiveness, and prepares high-level …