Valuer/Land Economist

LET’S EXPLORE THE JOB

Lake Macquarie City council is seeking an innovative and self-motivated property professional to join the Valuation and Property Development team. You will be responsible for providing timely and accurate valuation assessments and property related advice, across a broad range of property classes and interests in land.

As the Valuer / Land Economist you will Provide property valuation assessments and advice for variety of purposes and interests in land including but not limited to acquisition, disposal, easements, leasing and licensing, financial reporting, insurance, asset/portfolio management and various statutory purposes. You will advise and participate in negotiations were required with landowners or their appointed representatives on valuation matters. Being responsible to carry out research you will assess the marketability and development potential of land proposed to be acquired or sold by Council, and preparation of feasibility studies related to development projects

Read the position statement here and learn more about this exciting opportunity.

LET’S HEAR ABOUT YOU

• You hold a tertiary qualification in a property related discipline
• Displaying a positive attitude that possesses an independent initiative to go the extra mile.
• Previous experience in practicing real estate valuer will see you stand out from the crowd
• You will have excellent communication skills, including well developed negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Being a property professionals you have experience in undertaking valuations of varying complexity, across a variety of property sectors, and has experience in undertaking land valuations in accordance with the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act.
• Experience in property development and project management are highly desirable accompanied by knowledge of relevant legal precedents and contract law will help you to excel in this role.
• Current Associate Membership of the Australian Property Institute and Class C Licence is a must

LET’S REVEAL THE PERKS

This position provides:

• Competitive salary from $99,427 to $115,550 per year + super
• Commencing salary set in line with skills and experience with annual reviews available to support movement through the salary range
• Industry-leading 12 per cent superannuation
• Enterprise Agreement pay increases apply
• 35-hour working week with nine-day fortnight
• Work closely with Team of professionals in a supportive, empowering, innovative and collaborative work environment

At Lake Macquarie City Council, we value our staff and the hard work they do. In return we offer a range of benefits. Click here to view more benefits on offer.

CHOOSE THE LAKE MAC WAY

We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city. That’s why we’re passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative and bold. When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you’re joining a group of people with a commitment to make our city even better. We’re proud of our city and the work we do, and we know you will be too.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disability. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.

LET’S START

If this job sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Get your application in by midnight, Monday 15 August 2022

For enquiries related to the duties of the role, please contact Anthony O’Reilly, Valuation & Property Development Coordinator, 02 4921 0135 or via email [email protected].

If you need assistance or an adjustment when submitting your application click here or please contact Ashlea Norris, Talent Acquisition Advisor, on 02 4921 0759 or via email [email protected].

We are a 2022 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant

To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Statement.

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