Valuer General NSW

We are seeking a dynamic leader to oversee and shape the strategic direction of the award winning, NSW valuation system – with the NSW system being awarded equal first place in the world from the International Property and Tax Institute for tax system administration in 2019.

As the Valuer General you will be an independent statutory officer appointed by the Governor of NSW to oversee the State’s land valuation system. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing fair and consistent land values in NSW for rating and taxing, in line with the Valuation of Land Act 1916
• Ensuring owners are fairly compensated when their land is compulsorily acquired, in line with the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991

The independence of the Valuer General ensures a clear separation between the impartial land valuation process and how state and local government use the valuations for levying rates and taxes or for determining compensation following the compulsory acquisition of land. It also enables a focus on quality, transparency and procedural fairness.

For more information read the full Role Description: Valuer General

Why You Should Apply

• Strategic Leadership: Unique opportunity to drive outcomes and set the strategic direction of the NSW valuation system – a system that underpins almost $10billion in revenue per annum to the NSW Government and Local Councils.
• Technical Direction: Be a leader in technical expertise as you will provide bespoke advice to the Minister, Departmental Executives and the Joint Standing Committee overseeing the Office of the Valuer General.
• Strategic Relationships: Thrive in the big picture, as your role involves setting it – with day-to-day implementation undertaken by Valuation NSW (an agency within the Department of Planning and Environment).
• High Profile Role: Constantly called upon by the government to provide technical stewardship in valuations, complex principles, and their application to revenue and rating and taxing policies.
• Amazing culture and team: Whilst not within your direct control, you’ll be supported by more than 200 engaged and professional staff and executives within Valuation NSW – with the agency proven leaders in their respective fields.

About Us

The Valuer General is an independent statutory officer, appointed by the Governor of New South Wales to oversee the State’s land valuation system.

Valuation NSW (VNSW) provides services to, supports, and where appropriately delegated, delivers relevant functions on behalf of the Valuer General of NSW. This includes:

• Defining and setting the standards and policies for the land valuation system for rating and taxing purposes along with the determination of compensation through the compulsory acquisition process to ensure integrity within the NSW Government is upheld.
• Monitoring, quality assurance and governance pertaining to the quality of the valuations undertaken relevant to both the Valuation of Land Act 1916 and the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991.
• Providing other specialised valuation activities, services and determinations as/when required for other cluster or statewide government partners; and
• Providing professional leadership and stewardship to the valuation industry.

How To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close on Sunday 4 February 2023 at 11:55pm

Should you require further information about the role please contact Josh Etherington, Acting Chief Executive Officer via email to [email protected]

Please note, if successful, interviews are likely to be held on 19 February 2024 in our King Street Office, Sydney (with online interview options available upon request).

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

Our Diversity team can assist to:

• provide alternative formats to apply
• make adjustments to the recruitment process
• offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks

We encourage people with disability to apply. If you have disability and require more information on adjustments and assistance to apply, contact the Diversity team on [email protected] (please include reference number).

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out Our Mob on Country to see the work we do and get assistance in applying: https://www.dpie.nsw.gov.au/premiers-priorities/our-mob-on-country

Salary as defined by SOORT

 

 

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