Valuation Officer

The Opportunity

An opportunity exists to part of a dynamic and innovative Valuation Team. The core of the role is the completion of statutory valuations on the Mornington Peninsula. You will part of the in-house Valuation Team delivering quality output.

About the Business

Mornington Peninsula Shire is Victoria’s destination municipality, characterised by unique townships, highly productive agriculture, world-renowned landscapes, tourist regions, and areas of national and international conservation significance within a vital Green Wedge. The Peninsula has an area of 723 square kilometres and features approximately 10% of Victoria’s total coastline.

Mornington Peninsula Shire is responsible for a broad range of infrastructure and community services that support the wellbeing and prosperity of our diverse community. With approximately 1200 employees, it is a busy and vibrant workplace.

Position Title: Valuation Officer

• Temporary full-time position to approximately 30 June 2022
• 38 hours per week, Band 5 starting salary $71,181.87 p.a.
• The Valuation Officer is to contribute to the efficient and effective performance of the Valuations Unit by assisting with the completion of the Shire’s valuation requirements for rating, statutory and corporate purposes.

About the role

Situated at our Rosebud Office on the Mornington Peninsula, the role of the Valuation Officer is to deliver a high-quality valuation service to Council.

Job tasks & responsibilities

Core accountabilities include:

The Valuation Officer position will include administrative tasks through to inspections in the field and computer-assisted valuations.

Specifically, the position is required to:

• Assist with the annual revaluation of approximately 105,000 assessments
• Assist with supplementary valuations approximating 4,500 per annum
• Assist with the biennial asset and insurance revaluations
• Assist with valuation objections
• Assist with Public Open Space Valuations

Skills, experience, and other requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• Demonstrated experience working in Statutory Valuations and Valuation Best Practice Specification Guidelines
• Competent in use of Valuation Management Online Software (IDS VMOnline)
• Experience in local government, government or large and complex organisations
• An Employee Working with Children Check
• Preparedness to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check
• A valid Driver’s Licence

For a copy of the Position Description in full and for specific information about this role, please contact Lauren Ashley, Team Leader Valuations 03 5950 1389 or [email protected]

The Mornington Peninsula Shire is committed to creating a diverse and safe environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and Child Safe employer. We welcome applicants who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander; have a disability; and/or a culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) background.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Please Note: Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we are only able to consider candidates currently residing in Australia with valid work eligibility.

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