Senior Valuer

Who We Are
Urbis is people focussed, and we want the best for our team, our clients, and our friends. Our mission is about helping people create meaningful, environmentally friendly cities & communities. You'll want to work with us because we want to make a difference, be innovative and a problem solver. The skills you have are important because we elevate each other by being authentic and collaborative. We're looking for individuals who are driven and inspire those around them. Being at Urbis doesn't mean you are just a valuer, planner, heritage consultant, designer or team administrator. Everyone gets to influence outcomes here, that's how we shape our clients, cities, communities, and future.

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The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Senior Valuer to join our Specialist Valuations & Litigation team within our Economics & Property division in our Melbourne office.

The role will be supported by a highly experienced Director, Associate Director and a market leading team to assist the management and growth of Urbis' national Rating, Taxation and Advisory Team (RTA).

The senior valuer will manage a portfolio of retail assets, primarily within the states of South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, and Western Australia and liaise with key client and state/local government stakeholders.

As a core leadership role within the Victorian team there is a strong focus on both technical and cultural leadership, with the role require to support the wellbeing and development of younger colleagues.

You Will

• Support our Victorian based leadership (Associate Director and Director) and assist the management and growth of Urbis' national Rating, Taxation and Advisory Team (RTA).
• Provide high quality written and verbal valuation advice to clients.
• Preparation of valuation modelling in accordance with relevant state-based legislation,
• Presentation of valuation contentions to valuation authorities and delegated representatives,
• Preparation and presentation (client) of annual forecasts of statutory charges and other project related activities as well as ad hoc client queries, engagement and research.
• Support and influence team members in servicing client requirements, as required.
• Development and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Preparing weekly timesheets and input to monthly accounts; Tracking job costs and regularly reporting time and input to Director
• Assisting with the development of proposals for potential clients.
• Coaching and developing individuals with the team, as appropriate; providing assistance and support to junior valuers.
• Contributing to the development and implementation of quality assurance and the Real Estate Advisory team's Business Plan;
• Effectively collaborating across teams at Urbis on a range of multi-disciplinary projects, working to specification and deadlines, within budget and with a focus on commercial outcome
• Promoting the firm and its services to create business opportunities.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in Valuation either at graduate or post graduate level
• 3-5 years of demonstrated experience and strong track record in a similar role;
• Certified Practising Valuer registration in Victoria is ideal
• Preferred holding experience in statutory valuations within Victoria (or an aligned jurisdiction) including a sound knowledge of relevant statue and supporting case law, stakeholders and tax base.
• Effectively demonstrates project management skills by managing multiple assignments and/or projects and that of other team members within agreed timeframe and budget;
• Commits to achieving team goals and works towards team success;
• Demonstrates a strong ability to build rapport and effective working relationships with team members and clients;
• strong grounding in relevant taxation principles and governance, primarily relating to direct property taxes such as council rates, land tax and other state levies, as well as public open space and other comparable contributions levies via the statutory valuation

Why Urbis?
The heart of Urbis is our people
, we believe every employee has the right to be invested with good leadership, a competitive salary and career development opportunities.

Urbis is committed to fostering a work environment that is inclusive, supports flexibility, and welcomes diversity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply?
If you are an enthusiastic candidate, with the desire to become part of a driven and highly professional team, click on "Apply for this job." Email us at if you have any questions.

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