Manager, Property Valuations

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AustralianSuper is the largest superannuation fund in Australia - in the top 20 largest super funds in the world and in the top 50 asset owners globally. With more than A$280 billion in current assets under management, and a world-class investment team, AustralianSuper has the appetite and capability to directly invest in large-scale opportunities.

The Valuations Team sits within the Investments Operation and Reporting Function of the Fund and is focused on our global portfolio of unlisted assets.

At AustralianSuper, we truly care about our colleagues. We know work and life are intertwined. That’s why we support the diverse needs of everyone and have policies that enable us all to thrive and be truly flexible. We ensure diversity is celebrated for the opportunity it provides us all to learn and grow, and deliver better outcomes for members.

**Your new role**

As a Manager in the Valuations team at AustralianSuper, you will join a growing team with a global reach. This role will focus on the Property Assets within the Portfolio and offers a great opportunity to experience diversity and scale in property valuation-related matters and also be part of the leadership in an exciting time of growth for the Function.

You will be responsible for managing the independent valuation process for a global portfolio of property assets and work closely alongside our portfolio management teams. You will also contribute to the expansion of the valuation oversight function, both in Australia and overseas, and be in a key leadership position in the team.

The role can be located in either Melbourne or Sydney with hybrid working arrangement available.

Key duties include but not limited to;
- Manage the valuation process of the unlisted property assets on an annual, semi-annual or quarterly cycle. This will involve working on properties, both stabilised and developmental, within different market sectors and geographic regions.
- Collaborate with various internal stakeholders (e.g. Asset Class, Mid Risk and Portfolio Management teams) on valuation matters for value-add scenarios, ESG, strategy & direction, risk mitigation and potential acquisition and divestment processes.
- Be part of the key leadership group within the Valuation Team and support the continued expansion of the Valuation function within the Fund.
- Actively contribute to the education and career development of the junior members of the team.
- Oversee the various engagements of the Fund’s valuers to ensure valuations are in accordance with the Fund’s Valuation Policy and are recorded with the Fund’s Custodian in a timely and accurate manner.
- Contribute to the development, refinement and implementation of appropriate valuation control processes as they relate to property valuations.
- Manage valuation risk by ensuring valuation conclusions are appropriate.

**What you’ll need**
- Tertiary qualifications in Commerce, Property or other relevant area.
- Post graduate qualifications/memberships - AAPI and/or MRICS.
- Experience working within an established real estate company, specialist valuation firm or an institutional/corporate investing organisation in Australia
- More than 8 years of experience in the property sector including direct involvement in undertaking valuations.
- Self-starter comfortable working in a team where project management of multiple tasks is required.
- Experience managing projects with several stakeholders and service providers.
- Experience with the preparation of reports, analysis of information and drawing of conclusions.

**Life at AustralianSuper**

AustralianSuper is committed to colleague development, and we support our people with ongoing learning, coaching and training, as well as career opportunities across our expanding global organisation. We offer generous leave entitlements and promote a blended working environment in which all roles can flex, and we’re happy to discuss what this looks like for you.

We are committed to supporting our diverse workforce in a way that is inclusive and embraces diversity in all its forms. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role, please let our recruitment team know.

**What’s next**

Australian or New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status is required.

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**The AustralianSuper Story
As a profit-to-member superannuation fund, AustralianSuper is run only for members, and is here to help members achieve their best possible retirement outcome. We don't pay profits or dividends to shareholders, so the money we make goes back into the fund.

We’re an organisation of talented, inspiring colleagues and passionate leaders. As we continue to grow in size and complexity, we need people who will challenge our thinking, deliver outstanding outcomes and most importantly, share in our purpose.