Senior Valuer Pool

Wanted: Licensed Valuers for our Urban Rating & Taxing and Specialist Values Teams! 

About the role  

Are you an enthusiastic and experienced senior licensed Valuer? Are you a team player who enjoys and is ready for a new challenge?  We would love to hear from you. We currently have opportunities available across Urban Rating and Taxing and Specialist Values Teams.   

You will provide high level expert consulting services and advice to internal and external stakeholders regarding property valuations as well as undertake complex valuations and provide mentoring across all valuation types particularly relating to commercial or unique properties. An important part of this position will be to provide leadership that encourages continuous learning, work collaboratively at all levels of the business, provide support where required and contribute to the strategic direction of Valuation Services. 

If you would like further information, please contact, David Dumas, Principal Valuer Business Continuity, on 08 9273 90***or email ***********@landgate.wa.gov.au (but please don’t send your application here). 

 About Landgate 

Landgate is Western Australia’s land information authority. Through efficient and contemporary land information services, Landgate contributes to WA’s economic security and prosperity. We support our customers through our trusted data and services, which underpin WA land titles, property information and valuations, maps and location-based information. Landgate fosters a culture of inclusion, appreciating unique perspectives and opportunities that a diverse workforce generates. Our shared values help to define the culture of our organisation and highlight what is important to us. We offer a purpose-driven, collaborative, and flexible work environment, with opportunities to advance in your career. 

We are committed to increasing First Nations representation across Landgate and creating and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workplace in line with our Reconciliation Action Plan. For Landgate to achieve this, we have applied Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 to this recruitment process. This vacancy is open to all interested applicants however First Nations peoples are encouraged to apply and if deemed suitable, will be prioritised for appointment.  What does this mean? See our FAQ for more information. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64 for additional resources to support your application. 

Landgate is a safe and inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and firmly believes the best results come when varied viewpoints are welcomed and encouraged every day. We encourage people from all diversities to apply and are committed to increasing representation of First Nations people, youth, people with disability, people from the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Landgate has achieved White Ribbon Workplace Accreditation. 

For more information on our agency, our values and employee benefits, visit our website. 

 Role Requirements 

To be successful in the Senior Valuer - Urban and Specialist role, please demonstrate: 

• Possession of a degree as prescribed by Regulation 8(1) of the Land Valuers Licensing Regulations 1979 or an equivalent degree as approved by the Executive Director of Labour Relations; and a license in accordance with Section 19 of the Land Valuers Licensing Act 1978. 
• Significant professional valuation experience, including substantial experience in undertaking contentious and complex valuations particularly on difficult urban or specialist properties whilst demonstrating broad knowledge of valuation principles and practices as well as knowledge of the valuation requirement of the Valuation of Land Act 1978. 
• Proven ability to be an effective lead by mentoring, advising, and guiding team members. This includes the ability to effectively influence, inspire and motivate others to make a difference and achieve outcomes. 
• Well-developed communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills including well-developed presentation and writing skills.
• Proven ability to develop strong networks with key stakeholders including stakeholder engagement. 
• Ability to ensures agreed outcomes are achieved and demonstration of a strong track record in achieving deliverables and activities within deadlines. 

 To be successful in the Senior Valuer - Native Title & Renewable Energy role, please demonstrate: 

• Possession of a degree as prescribed by Regulation 8(1) of the Land Valuers Licensing Regulations 1979 or an equivalent degree as approved by the Executive Director of Labour Relations; and a license in accordance with Section 19 of the Land Valuers Licensing Act 1978. 
• Extensive understanding of valuation principles and practices relevant to Market Valuations, and the capacity to apply these to property valuation with substantial experience in make complex valuations to most classes of property.   
• Experience in regional valuations and experience in the valuing of commercial, strategic industrial, renewable energy projects and land that may be the subject of native title. 
• Proven ability to develop strong networks with key stakeholders including stakeholder engagement. 
• Ability to ensures agreed outcomes are achieved and demonstration of a strong track record in achieving deliverables and activities within deadlines. 
• Ability to research, analyse and evaluate information to support the delivery of high-quality valuation outcomes.

Applying for the role 

If you don’t want to miss out on this great opportunity, apply now by: 

• Submitting a Comprehensive CV outlining your experience and key achievements relative to the position.   

• A covering letter of no more than two pages addressing the key criteria as outlined under ‘Role Requirements’ for the specific role you are interested in.  Please use this as an opportunity to tell us about some situations you have experienced that demonstrate these key criteria and the values we are seeking, ensuring this includes a summary of an actual valuation you have undertaken. 
• Attaching a copy of your degree and license with your application. 

Other Important Information You Need to Know! 

Vacancies will be offered on a permanent or fixed term basis. If a similar vacancy in a similar location becomes available in the next 12 months, applicants deemed suitable may be considered.   

The recommended applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment screening process prior to appointment. This includes provision of a current National Police Certificate that is less than twelve months old, declaration of any previous discipline or misconduct findings or allegations, and the verification of claims made throughout the recruitment process. It is the responsibility of the applicant to incur all costs associated with obtaining a National Police Certificate.  

If you have any needs that require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and assessment process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact ***********@landgate.wa.gov.au.