The City of Casey is one of Victoria’s largest, fastest growing and most diverse cities. The Council plans and delivers quality services and infrastructure for the more than 400,000 residents who call Casey home.

Our workspace is located within Bunjil Place, a must-visit destination nestled within Narre Warren in Melbourne’s south east. Bunjil Place reflects and enhances the city’s rich diversity by providing an energetic and cosmopolitan atmosphere through a lively community meeting place.

Our Benefits:

Benefits | City of Casey

• Development-focused organisation with access to diverse professional development courses, networks and programs, including financial support for obtaining relevant certifications.
• Flexible work options, including remote work, flexible hours, and the ability to purchase additional leave.
• Multi-award-winning architectural office building with equipped Kitchens, free coffee, onsite Café, Library, and so much more.
• 2 minutes’ walk to Westfield shopping centre, free onsite carpark, gym/pool with discounted memberships and free workout Wednesday.

We live our values of dreaming big, empowering each other, and making our community proud.

A bit about the role

As a Senior Property and Valuation Officer with the City of Casey, you’ll play a key part in managing the valuation database, working closely with the Valuer General and contracted valuers to maintain accurate data. Your expertise will be essential in helping our community by providing expert advice on Council rates and revenue guidelines. You’ll also contribute to the ongoing improvement of our processes, ensuring that the Council continues to deliver best practices.

In this role, you’ll collaborate across departments, build strong relationships with key stakeholders, and contribute to improvement initiatives s. Plus, working a 40-hour week means you’ll enjoy the benefit of a monthly RDO (Rostered Day Off), giving you that extra time to recharge.

What you’ll deliver

• Oversee and conduct regular importation of data from Council’s Corporate Data Base (Technology One) to Council’s Valuation Management System (VM2020) using a DB Link process.
• Perform and lead routine maintenance including ‘global updates’ in VM2020, following general valuation and supplementary valuation maintenance.
• Prepare and produce output files for the department including those for supplementary valuations, valuation best practice mapping.
• Prepare and produce specific output files from VM2020 by writing task specific access queries.
• Create and maintain Property Records within VM2020 and Council’s Property and Rating Database.

What you’ll bring

• A relevant degree or diploma in a related field such as business, property or accounting with several years of relevant experience; or lesser formal qualifications supported by extensive relevant experience.
• Local Government customer service, property, valuations, rates and revenue (including special rates & fire levy) administration experience.
• Sound knowledge of the Local Government Act 1989, Local Government Act 2020 and Valuation of Land Act 1960, or any subsequent iteration of these Acts and any other associated legislation relative to the function of the rates and valuation team.
• Sound understanding in the use of computerised systems to support the rates revenue functions.
• Demonstrated good financial management skills.
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment background checks including National Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check and Eligibility to Work check.
• A curious, collaborative, and inclusive community mindset.

What’s next?

If you think this role might be for you, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply by following the links and attaching a cover letter and resume. We do not require any selection criteria to be addressed.

Position Description: Senior Property and Valuation Officer

To find out more about the role, please contact Jo Kaylock, Head of Revenue and Rating at [email protected] or 03 9709 9633.

Applications will be accepted until 11.55pm on Tuesday 25th March 2025.

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

At the City of Casey, we are proud to be an inclusive, child safe, and equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities, including those with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ communities, multicultural communities, and refugee or migrant backgrounds.

We are committed to providing a diverse, safe, and inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed. We promote gender equity and actively address barriers to employment, ensuring participation without discrimination and supporting workplace adjustments.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Talent Team at 9709 9777 or [email protected].

The City of Casey reserves the right not to make any appointments for this position.

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