Senior Valuer

About this role

• One (1) ongoing position in the Landholder Acquisitions Branch, Compliance Division
• Salary $109,730 - $121,247 plus 11.5% superannuation – VPS Grade 5.1
• Based in Melbourne CBD, with hybrid working arrangements 

What we offer
The State Revenue Office is the Victorian Government's revenue management agency, administering a range of taxes, duties, levies, grants and subsidies. 

We aim to develop our people to achieve great outcomes for the Victorian community. We offer flexible working arrangements and a workplace culture that is rewarding and productive, where contributions are valued and recognised, expectations are clear, and treatment is fair and equitable. We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing an inclusive, accessible and safe working environment. Find out more about working at the SRO at sro.vic.gov.au/careers, or via our
LinkedIn page. 

The opportunity  
The Senior Valuer is responsible for providing accurate and timely valuation reviews and advice to SRO staff and, where necessary, assist with the referral and outsourcing of valuations to the Valuer-General, Victoria.

This role will enable an experienced valuer to broaden their skill set with exposure to a wide range of specialised properties and to develop their property nous by providing meaningful valuation advice that will make a significant contribution to the State of Victoria.

Reporting to the Principal Valuer, you will be responsible for:

• Reviewing taxpayer provided valuations and advising on their acceptability and reasonableness or the need for referral to the Valuer-General, Victoria.
• Assisting staff with negotiations to resolve complex valuation disputes.
• Developing and delivering training on the valuation principles and issues relevant to transactions and land holdings taxable under the Duties Act 2000 and the Land Tax Act 2005.
• Identifying industry valuation practices that seek to minimise tax and assist in the development of compliance programs to counter and address such practices and concerns.
• Participating in inter-branch consultation on valuation issues and property related matters. 

Who we are looking for
To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Property with current Certified Practicing Valuer (CPV) accreditation.
• Associate Membership of the Australian Property Institute (API).
• Demonstrated experience in undertaking and preparing complex valuations on commercial, industrial and residential properties for commercial and/or taxation purposes.
• Demonstrated understanding of the valuation principles relevant to transactions and land holdings taxable under the Duties Act 2000 and/or the Land Tax Act 2005.
• Demonstrated high level written communication skills to prepare professional technical reports and written advice in a clear and concise manner.

How to apply
Submit an application via the ‘Apply now' button by 11.59pm on Sunday 2 February 2025. You will need to upload a cover letter and current resume.

More information
You can find out more about this role via the position description. You can also contact Chris Fryer-Smith, Principal Valuer, on 03 9628 0041.

If you need a copy of this advertisement in an accessible format, email
HRServices@sro.vic.gov.au.

Please note, as part of our selection process, we conduct pre-appointment checks including those related to references, identity, qualifications, work history, work visa and police record history.

This role may be subject to a probation period.