Property Valuer
- Location: Orange, NSW or remote work options considered
- 12-month contract
- Salary range $128,876 to $151,619 per annum + superannuation
- Applications close Thursday, 15 January 2025, 11pm
RIC (Regional Investment Corporation) is an Australian Government finance provider for farmers and farm-related small businesses. We provide low-cost loans to strengthen Australian agriculture and grow thriving regional communities. RIC farm loans support our customers to prepare, manage through and recover from drought, natural disasters or biosecurity risks causing severe financial disruption. We help accelerate plans for first-generation farmers and next-generation farmers.
Your future at the RIC:
As the Property Valuer you will be working as part of a high performing team and will be responsible for the completion of valuations of existing and proposed RIC securities (Property and Water Licences).
What you will do:
- Complete desktop valuations up to $10M in Market Value
- Escalate higher value valuations to external panel of valuation firms and review completed external valuation reports to ensure they satisfy the RIC's internal policy requirements
- Complete physical inspections in limited instances
- Utilising the Digital Agricultural Services (DAS) software to access highest level of data and analytics
- Creation and tracking of valuation request through RIC's workflow tool and liaising with multiple internal stakeholders in relation to records and data to form part of security process
- Providing quality valuation reports in a timely manner, across diverse markets predominately in the commercial and agricultural asset classes.
- Complete proactive reviews of isolated geographic areas of concern
- Ongoing research of property sales, and report preparation in accordance with relevant legislation and professional association standards
- Undertaking valuations for Mortgagee, financial reporting and acquisition purposes
- Maintaining an understanding of national agribusiness markets
- Meeting valuation and project deadlines to ensure the highest standards of service
- Provision of accurate, timely and objective analysis, advice and recommendations in relation to whole of agency business objectives
- Using expertise to develop formal and informal training and development of staff
- Undertaking other duties as directed
You’ll be proud of:
- Working for an organisation that helps to build a stronger Australia through thriving regions.
- Joining a workplace that is bold and acts with purpose, is down to earth, and embraces difference and acts as one.
- Contributing towards improved capabilities that meet the emerging needs of the business.
- Discover why the RIC is a great place to work at ric.gov.au/careers
Is this job for you?
- 12-month contract
- Located in Orange, NSW or remote work options considered
- Generous employment conditions such as paid Christmas shutdown leave, salary sacrifice options, health & fitness reimbursement and more!
- Salary range $128,876 to $151,619 per annum + superannuation
About you
To be successful in this role candidates will have:
- A strong understanding of the valuation processes
- Self-motivation with accurate research & data management capabilities
- Exceptional communication skills and the ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders, with a strong customer experience focus
- Ability to set and control the quality of the reports
- Ability to prioritise workflow internally
- The ability to show initiative, self-motivation, ingenuity, and confidence when dealing with senior executives
- Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to interpret and critically review research data, and to develop and present into complex reports
- An ability to exercise sound judgement to make decisions within defined parameters, governed by the application of rules, regulations, best practice principles or the RIC’s operating instructions and procedures
- Strong business acumen and organisational skills paired with an excellent eye for detail
- Demonstrated capacity to develop and maintain interpersonal relationships built on trust and mutual respect
- An ability to work under broad direction both independently and collaboratively, with a positive team player attitude
- Superior time management skills with the proven ability to prioritise and manage competing projects and tasks whilst delivering to tight timeframes
Knowledge and experience
To deliver a first-class customer experience, you will have:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in rural and commercial property valuation
- Current driver’s license and ability to travel
- Previous agribusiness banking experience or working within a related regional Australian business
- CPV qualification API Membership
- Certificate of Compliance and Risk Management Certificate
How to apply:
- Apply by submitting a current resume/CV
- Attach a statement of no more than 750 words aligning your skills and experience to the job and the capabilities required to perform it
- Applications close Thursday, 15 January 2025, 11pm
Keen to learn more:
- Visit https://www.ric.gov.au/careers to learn more about the RIC
- The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment screening including a National Police History Check and must have the permanent right to work in Australia
- Reach out to Human Resources at recruitment@ric.gov.au
RIC has the right to interview for this position prior to the closing date.
RIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, safe, and flexible workplace that values differences, supports inclusiveness and encourages all employees regardless of gender, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation, or caring responsibilities, to achieve their potential. You must have a Permanent Right to Work in Australia to apply for this position.
Where additional candidates are found suitable from this round of recruitment a talent list or pool may be created for filling any similar permanent or temporary roles that may become vacant over the next twelve months.
