Director Rating and Taxing – Quality Assurance

• Unique opportunity to lead the rating and taxing quality assurance function for Value NSW
• Permanent full-time role available with a flexible/hybrid working model
• Location negotiable across NSW with main offices in Newcastle, Parramatta, Coffs Harbour, Queanbeyan, Wollongong, Orange and Bathurst
• TRP from $231k to $255k including superannuation, commensurate with experience

Value NSW (VNSW) is a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation dedicated to delivering excellence in property valuation and assessment across NSW. We are currently seeking an experienced valuation professional to join our leadership team as the Director Rating and Taxing Quality Assurance.

As the Director Rating and Taxing Quality Assurance, you will lead a team of valuers responsible for managing, monitoring and assuring the quality of land valuation assessments for over 2.65 million properties annually across NSW. This is a unique role as these assessments, valued at approximately $2.8 trillion, underpin around $15 billion in revenue for the NSW Government and Local Councils.

You will also be responsible for designing and implementing an annual quality assurance program to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and fairness of land valuations to ensure the integrity of property valuations and to maintain public confidence in the valuation system. This will include continuously enhancing the quality assurance program and mass valuation system through new technologies and data-driven insights.

This is an exciting opportunity which enables you to ensure the integrity and excellence of land valuations across NSW, contributing to significant revenue generation and increased public trust in the valuation system. This is an opportunity where you can make a real impact.

About You

In addition to the requirements of the RD, to be successful, you’ll:

• Be a highly experienced valuation professional with specialist knowledge and significant experience in land valuations.
• Know, understand and be able to utilise the mass valuation and spatial mapping software platforms as well as data analysis technology.
• Love thinking fast and utilising data to influence decisions regarding strategy, operations and initiatives.
• Value relationships and be able to swiftly build effective ones, with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Understand the value of deadlines and thrive operating in time sensitive environments.

Additionally, you will be an inspirational leader with strong coaching skills and a proven ability to foster a culture of high performance, best practices, and continuous improvement.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in law, property, valuations or other relevant areas
• Associate Membership of the Australian Property Institute with Certified Practicing Valuer designation or equivalent professional membership
• Demonstrated and superior current knowledge of the Valuation of Land Act 1916, statutory interpretation, relevant case law application and the mass valuation system

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. Value NSW 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.

Perks of Working for VNSW:

• Join one of Australia’s largest employers of valuers – learn from industry leaders.
• Flexible working arrangements available with a hybrid working model split between working from home and the office.
• Be part of landmark digital transformation in NSW Government, with whole of economy benefits across communities and industry from the VGNSW Land Valuation Refresh Program (VALIQ).
• Generous leave options including 4 weeks paid annual leave, 14 weeks paid parental leave, and study leave available.
• Reimbursement of travel costs and associated expenses, where travel is required.
• Professional development costs covered and internal career progression opportunities available.

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. All applications are to be submitted electronically via the I Work for NSW website: https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/job/director-rating-and-taxing-quality-assurance-482517

Applications close on Tuesday 3 September 2024 at 11:55pm

Should you require further information about the role please contact Melissa Chetcuti, A/Senior Manager Talent Acquisition via email at [email protected].

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?
If we can make adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team on [email protected].

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