Graduate Valuer

Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies.

• Multiple temporary roles available with a flexible/hybrid working model
• NSW location negotiable, Parramatta, Newcastle, Wollongong, Queanbeyan desirable (other locations include, Bathurst, Coffs Harbour, Orange or Murwillumbah)
• Generous remuneration package. Salary ranges from $79,032 to $86,539 plus superannuation and annual leave loading
• Be part of a truly transformative business decision, diversifying service provision to the Valuer General and growing the public sectors capability and capacity in tow

Value NSW (VNSW) is currently seeking multiple Graduate Valuers to join their expanded in-house Rating and Taxing team and newly created in-house Objections teams.

The role

As a Graduate Valuer, you will develop skills to become a qualified Valuer and upon conclusion of the graduate program may be successful in obtaining Associate membership with the Australian Property Institute. The Graduate Valuer undertakes and assists with providing professional, expert and authoritative property and valuation information and technical expertise that is consistent with legislation, policy and community standards and expectations.

The 24-month program will see graduates experience up to four work rotations of up to six months each with different teams within Valuation NSW, to give them a wide breadth of training and learning experiences.  If successful and dependant on your placement, you will work towards being qualified to:

• make land valuations using mass valuation systems for rating and taxing purposes under the Valuation of Land Act, 1916; or
• Determine objection valuation outcomes for all types of rating and taxing valuations in line with the Act.
• For more information read the full Role Description: Graduate Valuer

Essential Requirements:

To be successful in this role, you will possess: 

• Student Member or Provisional Member of the Australian Property Institute
• Completion of, or undertaking, qualifications that meet the eligibility requirements to apply for
• Associate Membership of the Australian Property Institute –noting that any qualification being undertaken must be completed or be eligible for completion by end of 2024.
• Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel.
• This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate valuer to join a dedicated and highly regarded agency.
• If you are a highly motivated individual, looking for your next career move, keen to make an impact with the work you do, enjoy being busy and having a crack, then we want to hear from you!

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 (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.
• Making valuations as well as 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 state wide 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, study    leave available and up to 24 days time in lieu where available.
• Reimbursement of travel costs and associated expenses, where travel is required.
• Professional development costs covered and internal career progression opportunities available.

Join us

Apply online with your resume and cover letter. Applications close Sunday October 20th 2024 at 11:55PM. Contact Kate Hadley Executive Officer via email at [email protected].

Interviews will be scheduled 4th- 8th November via MS Teams.

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.

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].

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out our Aboriginal guide to applying for a role.

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