Principal Consultant

Principal Consultant - Executive Services This is a permanent full‑time position commencing ASAP The School Curriculum and Standards Division provides administrative and secretariat services for, and implements the decisions of the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (the Authority). The Authority provides quality curriculum, assessment and standards to enable all Western Australian students to become confident, creative learners and active, informed citizens who contribute positively to society. The Role The Principal Consultant – Executive Services provides timely advice and support to the Manager, Finance to manage the Division’s budget using the Department’s and Authority’s financial and administration systems, policies and procedures to ensure human, physical and financial resources are efficiently and effectively utilized. In this role you will research, develop, review and implement corporate and finance policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable legislation. Additionally you will ensure that developments in legislation and policy are properly evaluated, implemented and maintained. Within this role you will provide advice on complex matters to the Executive Group, Management Group and staff and provide analysis and interpretation in the area of policies applicable to the Authority. To be eligible, you will hold a tertiary qualification in an accounting or related discipline and eligibility for membership of a professional accounting body. Professional Benefits 12% employer contributed superannuation. Flexible working arrangements, designed to support a healthy work‑life balance including working from home, 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). 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 Harish Loungani, Manager Finance, School Curriculum and Standards on or 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 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 tertiary qualification in an accounting or related discipline and eligibility for membership of a professional accounting body. Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check. Application Instructions Apply online in two easy steps: Step 1: 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 A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position. A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF: Demonstrated highly developed skills and experience in the development, review and streamlining of corporate and financial policies and procedures and substantial knowledge of government financial legislation, Australian Accounting Standards and best practice in accounting. Demonstrated highly developed skills and experience in achieving outcomes and delivering quality policy frameworks, policies and procedures consistent with customer needs and defined quality expectations, including timeliness. Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal and communication skills to undertake productive consultation, collaboration and negotiation and to build effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders on complex financial issues. Demonstrated highly developed written communication skills, including experience in preparing reports, briefing papers and responses to Senior Executive and/or Ministerial/Parliamentary requests. Demonstrated highly developed analytical and conceptual skills to provide innovative solutions to complex problems. 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 for assistance. Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 10 December 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr