Director - Financial Planning and Resourcing

Director - Financial Planning and Resourcing

Branch: Financial Planning and Resourcing

Division: Finance and Commercial Services

Salary: Level 9, $180,367 - $193,487 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2024)

This is a 5 year fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP

The Financial Planning and Resourcing branch is seeking a highly experienced professional with expertise in strategic financial leadership.

The Financial Planning and Resourcing directorate is responsible for key finance related functions, including:

• overall budget and resource management,
• cost and demand modelling,
• providing high level strategic financial advice,
• school resourcing, and

As a key member of the Finance and Commercial Services leadership team, you will strategically lead the directorate and work in collaboration with key external and internal stakeholders to share a common commitment to meeting the needs of all students across the state.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated person with sound financial acumen, leadership and ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic organisation.

As a key part of the Department of Education senior leadership team, you will lead the preparation and management of the annual budget process for the Department, as well as coordinate and support the preparation of various funding submissions.

You will provide high quality budget and financial management oversight and delivery, both internally and externally. This includes sound reporting in line with statutory and corporate requirements to drive and develop a culture of continuous improvement and best practice within the Financial Planning and Resourcing directorate and across the Department.

The role of the Director is to promote a collaborative approach to service delivery and financial management. You will also establish and maintain effective partnerships and networks across the Department and with key external stakeholders to achieve departmental objectives.

Full details of the role, including selection criteria and eligibility and training requirements, are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more in depth information on the role, please contact Ludisha Kalasopatan, Executive Director Finance and Commercial Services, on or .

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools 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 for more details.

We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people. For more information, please visit Building Leadership Impact.

The leadership context for this role is Leading Leaders.

To be considered for this position, please complete the online application form and attach the following:

1. A 3 page statement addressing the following selection criteria in the context of the role and business needs of the branch (as outlined in the attached JDF)

• Lead collectively
• Think through complexity
• Deliver on high leverage areas
• Build capability

2. A CV of up to 5 pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.

Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process.

It is recommended you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy. Please note: the panel may also conduct an executive search as part of this selection process.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time.

For technical support submitting your application, or if you do not receive a confirmation email once submitted, please contact the Executive Recruitment Team on .

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 7 November 2025.

Position Title: Director - Financial Planning and Resourcing

Agency: Department of Education

Salary: Level 9, $180,367 - $193,487 per annum (pro rate) (PSCA 2024)

Location: East Perth

Unit/Division: Finance and Commercial Services

Branch: Financial Planning and Resourcing

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Position No.:

Closing Date: 7 November 2025 4:30 PM