Manager, Rural Valuations

About us

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 Manager, Rural Appraisals 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 Manager, Rural Valuations (RV)  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 to the Bank.

The responsibility of determining the market values of collateral is governed through a valuation process closely aligned to the relevant property valuation bodies (Australian Property Institute, Property Institute NZ, International Valuation Standards). The CRT team is required to provide stakeholders within the bank with portfolio information, collateral risk reports, climate and environmental impacts and a quality assurance process that monitors all aspects of the appraisal and valuation functions.

Top responsibilities and accountabilities: 

• Completing quality, accurate and timely market appraisals of the Bank collateral, independently of the loan origination and credit decision making functions.
• Conducting physical property inspections or generate virtual property reports as required
• Providing review and oversight of any collateral valued external to the CRT team prior to it being used for mortgage purposes
• Operating as subject matter experts in the emerging rural markets such as carbon, biodiversity and renewable energy the appraisal of such assets / contacts.
• Develop key stakeholder knowledge and understanding of land valuation drivers, the physical property inspection and of local regional and national rural markets.
• Understand the impact of climate and environmental factors and integrate into the appraisal process and provide regional/sector property reports and market analysis when required
• Identifying and reporting on client, region and/or sectors that may be experiencing deteriorating property values.

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

Our Values, Vision and Mission

Rabobank Australia fully embraces inclusion and belonging and delivers positive experiences for our people and clients. It is committed to gender diversity and equality and encourages all interested applicants to apply. Our great working conditions, broad learning and development programmes and the opportunity to work together for the greater good are reasons why our employees love working here. We are committed to our values; we are client focussed, action oriented, purposeful and courageous in our work.  We are professional and considerate and bring out the best in each other and are committed to keep learning.   We have an open culture, where you can be yourself and be valued for who you are.

What we're proud to offer you:

• Rabo@Anywhere is the hybrid way of working at Rabobank. It aims to provide an approach to work that empowers our employees to benefit from working remotely, or from a Rabobank office/branch when it makes sense to do so.
• Rabobank values the development of its people and has a great Education Assistance Program to assist with professional development.
• An inclusive Parental Leave policy that supports you and your family while giving you the freedom and flexibility to enjoy this special time (Primary carer up-to 14 weeks paid 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. With an option to also purchase another 2 weeks Annual Leave.
• 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, Temporary & Permanent Disability (TPD) and Income Protection Insurance.
• 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.

Rabo@Anywhere is our hybrid way of working at Rabobank and for Australia, that means we have a blend of time working between the office and home.

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 (Primary carer 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.

Rabobank is committed to a culture where diversity and inclusion is valued, respected and encouraged. We welcome applicants from diverse cultures, faith and sexual orientation.

If you’d like to discuss how we can make our opportunities more accessible to you, please let a member of the Talent Acquisition team know.

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