Manager, Rural Valuation

Rabobank is the world's leading specialist in food and agribusiness banking. One of our key strengths lies in our people who have a deep understanding of agriculture and are committed to adding long-term value for clients. Our commitment to our employees and clients is at the heart of everything we do.

**About the role**:
The Rural Valuations Manager role sits within the Collateral Risk Team (CRT) which has the responsibility of monitoring and managing all aspects of the risks associated with the Banks collateral portfolio. The primary function for the management of this collateral risk is the determination of the market value of all assets that the Bank holds a mortgage over for the provision of loans. The Rural Valuations Manager has the responsibility of providing a regular, independent and consistent assessment, and where required an oversight and review, of the value of collateral held by the Bank.

**This is a 6 month fixed term role, and could be based in Victoria or any other region across Australia.**

**Top Role Accountabilities**:

- Completing quality, accurate and timely market appraisals
- Conducting physical property inspections or generate virtual property reports as required
- Establishing and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships with the ability to inform on portfolio information, collateral risk reports, climate and environmental impacts

**To be successful in the role**:
**(it is desirable but not essential that you have any of the following)**:

- Degree in Property, Agriculture or Finance or related discipline
- Qualified as a Registered Valuer / Certified Practicing Valuer
- Prior experience in the valuation of rural assets or as an Agribusiness manager or rural credit approval
- Sound knowledge of the rural and agribusiness environments in Australia
- Awareness of climate and environmental challenges and impacts on agriculture

**What we're proud to offer you**:
**Wellbeing leave**. These 2 extra leave days support greater work/life balance and is just another way we are helping our employees to lead happier, healthier, and more fulfilling lives.

**Education Assistance Program**. Rabobank values the development of its people and has a great Education Assistance Program to assist with professional development.

**Parental Leave** that supports you and your family while giving you the freedom and flexibility to enjoy this special time (up-to 14 weeks paid leave)

**Bonus and Additional Leave**. We realise sometimes 4 weeks Annual Leave isn't enough At Rabobank we provide an incentive for eligible employees to receive 1 extra week Annual Leave and an option to purchase another 2 weeks Annual Leave.

**Extra Insurance**. Rabobank recognises that employees need to protect their financial wellbeing, in the event of serious illness, injury, or even death. Rabobank provides eligible permanent employees with employer-funded Death, TPD and Income Protection Insurance.

**Rabo Workplace Giving program**. As part of Rabobank's global Corporate Social Responsibility, Workplace Giving aims to encourage employees to contribute to our community. Rabo Workplace Giving program matches employee donations to selected Social Partners.

**Our Values, Vision, and Mission**:
Rabobank Australia values inclusion, belonging, and positive experiences for all. Our work environment, our benefits, and the way we live our values, "Client Driven", "Responsible", "Professional" and "Cooperative" make it a great place to work. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

**_ Rabobank is not accepting submissions from recruitment agencies for this role._**

**_ Applicants must hold valid work rights for this role_