Senior Valuer

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

• Multiple ongoing 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 $106,025 to $117,363 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 Senior Valuers to join their expanded in-house Rating and Taxing team and newly created in-house Objections teams.

The role

As the Senior Valuer, you will provide professional, expert and authoritative property and valuation information and technical expertise that is consistent with legislation, policy and community standards and expectations. You will be a natural problem solver and assist in providing guidance, advice and training to other team members when required.

If successful and dependant on your placement, you’ll be required to either:

• 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: Senior Valuer

Essential Requirements:

To be successful in this role, you will possess: 

• Appropriate membership with either the Australian Property Institute or the Royal Institute of  Chartered Surveyors (or be eligible to obtain CPV within 12 months of commencement)
• Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel

This is an exciting opportunity for a 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 Monday September 23rd 2024 at 11:55PM. Contact Phil Davies, Director Rating and Taxing Inhouse Valuations via email at [email protected].

Interviews will be scheduled 14th – 18th October 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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