Are you able to describe a time when you:
  • Provided accurate and timely file management
  • Recognised barriers and found effective ways to deal with them
  • Provided guidance for others in the work area and/or related areas

The Project Officer – Field Valuers Team for Valuer General Victoria (VGV) is responsible for providing timely, quality-assured project and corporate support to the Field Valuers Team of VGV. Supporting the Valuer General and the Field Valuers team, this role will require an individual with proven experience working in property related industries and forming strong internal and external relationships. The successful candidate will assist in the management and provision of sensitive valuations for Government in accordance with the Valuation of Land Act 1960.

About the Group

The Land Services and First Peoples Group (LSFP Group) works across our department and with other government departments, with Traditional Owners and other external stakeholders (including peak bodies) and ministers to support the delivery of services and infrastructure that will help build thriving environments and communities across our state.

The Group is comprised of the Office of the Deputy Secretary, the First Peoples Self-Determination Division and Land Use Victoria.

Land Use Victoria

The role of Land Use Victoria (LUV) is to provide innovative solutions for authoritative, comprehensive and easily accessible services in land administration, property information and facilitating the better use of government-owned land.

LUV provides secure and accurate registration services for property, plan and water share transactions and e-business solutions to drive efficiencies in the property and development industries. It also leads implementation of the Victorian Government Land Use policy to deliver greater value from government-owned land and works with agencies to ensure land is transacted in accordance with legislation, policy and probity standards.

Valuer-General Victoria

Valuer General Victoria (VGV) provides professional valuation services and expertise to and on behalf of Government. This comprises two key functional areas:

• Government Valuations – for Whole-of-Government property transactions; and
• Rating Authority Valuations – Certification and/or provision of Municipal Valuations.

For more information on Valuer General Victoria (VGV) visit:

https://www.propertyandlandtitles.vic.gov.au/valuation/valuer-general-victoria 

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Knowledge of government processes and business systems and suite of tools currently in use for Word processing, report and brief writing, IT, HR, procurement and finance systems.
• Knowledge of or experience in property related industries is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of or experience in the delivery of compliance with ISO 9001:2015 Quality Assurance requirements. 

This is an ongoing position. 

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience. 

For further information please refer to the attached position description. 

Applications close at midnight on Tuesday 24 May 2022. 

Other relevant information: 

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check. 

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.  

We are building an inclusive workplace to help realise the potential of our employees, embrace our differences, and apply our diverse thinking to innovation and delivering services to Victorian communities. All jobs can be worked flexibly and we encourage job applications from Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

We recognise the significant responsibility to enable self-determination, be accountable to Traditional Owners and provide opportunities to strengthen First Peoples' connection to Country. We are committed to creating a culturally safe environment, where individuals feel safe, valued, and able to celebrate their culture, and spiritual and belief systems.

For general information about Aboriginal Employment at DELWP, please contact self.determination@delwp.vic.gov.au. 

For further information including the position description, key selection criteria and to apply visit www.careers.vic.gov.au