Title:  Senior Valuer

About us

We create thriving places and connected communities. We bring together transport, planning, land use, precinct and policy functions in a single department to deliver the best outcomes for Victorians.  
Together with our portfolio agencies, we are responsible for planning, building, operating and maintaining Victoria’s transport, planning and land services for use by all.  
We foster a safe, inclusive and constructive place to work.  

About the group
Planning and Land Services delivers responsive, customer focussed, high quality planning, land administration and property services that support thriving places and connected communities.

About the role
This is a Fixed Term, full-time position until 10/6/2026. 

Valuer-General Victoria is responsible for the return of annual valuations in accordance with the standards set out in the Valuation Best Practice Specifications Guidelines and the requirements of the Valuation of Land Act.  To ensure these outcomes are delivered VGV has an opportunity for a Senior Valuer. The position is predominately to audit and certify Municipal Rating Authority Valuations. The responsibility of the position also includes the provision of providing valuation advice and undertaking valuations as required which may include residential, rural, commercial and industrial properties, as well as in-collaboration with other team members, the provision of ongoing support, sale analysis and advice to rating and taxing valuers and other stakeholders to ensure the delivery of annual valuations.

Key Selection Criteria
This role requires strong critical thinking to resolve complex issues, interpret guidelines, and make informed decisions while leveraging digital tools to enhance operations and guide others in their use. You will communicate with clarity and impact, tailoring messages to diverse audiences, and build strong collaborative relationships to deliver outcomes aligned with organisational goals. Success in this role means fostering a sense of purpose within the team, engaging stakeholders effectively, and ensuring work contributes meaningfully to the community.

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Position accountabilities
The successful candidate is required to audit and certify Municipal Rating Authority Valuations, manage objections and appeals, and provide expert valuation and legal advice to stakeholders. Build strong relationships, resolve complex issues, and contribute to improving valuation policies, practices, and legislation.

Qualifications and experience

• Completion of an appropriate tertiary qualification with Certified Practising Valuer (CPV) status and membership with the Australian Property Institute (API).
• Knowledge of the Valuation of Land Act 1960 and other relevant legislation.
• Knowledge and experience working with Valuation Best Practice Specifications Guidelines.
• Knowledge of government processes and land administration matters.
• Extensive experience valuing in area of expertise.
• Driver’s License 

Culture Value
We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds representing the community that we serve, including veterans, parents, carers, First Peoples, people with disability, multicultural, multifaith and LGBTIQA+ individuals.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture. Through shared actions and behaviours aligned with our strategy and direction, we empower our people to thrive and meaningfully contribute to the department’s goals.
What we offer
Working at the Department of Transport and Planning provides people with the opportunity to contribute to creating thriving places and connected communities for all Victorians.
For further details please refer to Careers at the Department of Transport and Planning.
Pre-employment checks and employment conditions 
All new appointments to the department will be subject to a National Criminal Records Check, Misconduct Screening, and a Qualification Check where there is a requirement for a mandatory qualification. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence consistent with the requirements of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.
Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.

Non-VPS applicants will be subject to a probation period of six months.

How to apply
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Applications close at 11.59pm on Tuesday, 12th August 2025.

Please include both your resume and a cover letter. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we’re unable to accept email or manual submissions.

For further information about the role, please contact Elise Monahan – Manager, Regional, Rating Authority Valuations, at elise.monahan@transport.vic.gov.au.

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