Director Rating and Taxing

TRP from $223k to $247k including superannuation

• Newly created role offering a unique opportunity to establish one of Value NSW's in-house rating and taxing valuations teams
• 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 $223k to $247k including superannuation, commensurate with experience

Value NSW (VNSW) is a delivery focused organisation dedicated to providing excellence in economic, property and valuation services and advice to Government and the Valuer General. We are currently seeking an experienced valuation professional to join our leadership team as the Director Rating and Taxing Valuations, In-House Valuations.

As the Director, you'll:

• establish and lead a high-performing team of valuers responsible for delivering statutory land valuations across NSW under the Valuation of Land Act 1916
• oversee the delivery of high-quality valuations ensuring compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements and alignment with key performance indicators
• manage the end-to-end delivery of the annual mass valuation program within your assigned areas and delegation.

You'll also provide strategic advice and reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and, where required, the Valuer General as well as lead stakeholder engagement in your assigned areas, ensuring the delivery of expert valuation services. As a senior leader within Value NSW, you will contribute to strategic planning and continuous improvement initiatives, helping shape the future of valuation services across the state.

If you're after a big valuation role, with big impact… these valuations underpin significant revenue for the NSW Government and local councils via rates and taxes - critical to the financial sustainability of public services across the state.

This is a dynamic and challenging role that requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to navigate complex program delivery across a portfolio valued at over $3trillion and comprising more than 2.7 million properties.

For more information read the full Role Description: Director Rating and Taxing Valuations, In-House Valuations

About You
You are a highly experienced valuation professional with specialist expertise across all property types and a deep understanding of relevant legislation and case law coupled with experience in delivering positive valuation results in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

You've got superior knowledge of the Valuation of Land Act 1916, statutory interpretation, and legal frameworks within the rating and taxing valuation space and deliver technically sound and defensible valuations.

You like leading large delivery teams and are an experienced people leader with a proven track record in managing complex programs.

Essential Requirements

• Experience in the MVOW mass valuation software.
• Tertiary or equivalent qualifications in law, property, valuation or other relevant areas.
• Associate Membership of the Australian Property Institute with Certified Practicing Valuer designation or equivalent professional membership through the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors or similar.

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:

• It's great: We work hard, but we play hard too… and enjoy a laugh
• It's digital: You'll have access to modern devices and tools - with a modernised valuation platform known as Val IQ
• It's rewarding: With huge operational and strategic delivery pieces that underpin core government functions and services there'll never be a dull day
• It's flexible: We're hybrid and split between the office, on the road and home. You'll have access to generous leave options

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 Wednesday, 16 July 2025 at 11:55pm

Should you require further information about the role please contact Melissa Chetcuti, A/Senior Manager Talent Acquisition via email at melissa.chetcuti@dpie.nsw.gov.au

Note, if your application is successful in progression, interviews will be held on Thursday 31 July or Friday 1 August.

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?
We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676 - HR Support, option 3, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

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