Valuation Administration Officer

Department for Housing and Urban DevelopmentJob reference: 706715Location: 5000 - ADELAIDEJob status: OngoingEligibility: Open to EveryoneWho Are WeThe Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (DHUD) primary objective is the delivery of homes and housing options for South Australians. In response to the national housing crisis, they are committed to accelerating the build of a diverse range of housing options. We strive to find solutions to the urgent demand for housing security. DHUD’s mission focuses on coordinating various portfolios related to housing, housing infrastructure, urban development, and planning. By ensuring sound decisions and efficient management, we strive to create sustainable, well-planned communities offering safe and affordable housing options.Whilst the Office of the Valuer-General (OVG) Directorate is part of DHUD, we are an independent Office with our own goals and mission – to deliver fair and equitable statutory valuations for all properties in the State. We are primarily staffed with specialist property valuers and support staff and are responsible and accountable for the State’s Land Valuation System and ensuring that the functions undertaken by the Service Provider, Land Services SA (LSSA), in performing statutory valuations across the State are compliant and effectively administered in accordance with the Valuation of Land Act 1971 and the Land Services Agreement. The OVG also supports government decision making through the provision of professional valuation advice and strategic services.For more information on the OVG or the role of the State’s Valuer-General, please visit www.valuergeneral.sa.gov.au .The RoleThis is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated administrator to undertake a range of valuation and administrative functions and services to support the OVG Advisory team in their delivery of specialised valuation services to government agencies. Responsibilities include preparation and editing of correspondence and reports, research, analysis of valuation information and records management. The role is also responsible for database management and administration of a comprehensive tracking system to manage the flow of valuation services and associated financial administration.Work with similar minded professionals who strive each day to make South Australia a great place to live and work. The OVG is committed to providing career progression and continuous learning, whilst also fostering the health and wellbeing of our employees.We have a team of specialised in-house valuation teams across several areas of the business. For more detail on our teams and what they do, refer page 20-22 of the Year in Review 2024 - https://www.valuergeneral.sa.gov.au/News-and-Publications/year-in-review .About YouOVG is seeking to recruit a dynamic team player with demonstrated administration support experience and excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Ideally this would suit an individual who is pursuing a tertiary qualification in a property related field.To be successful in this position, you must be able to demonstrate experience across the following areas:Provision of general administration support to a team.Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel (spreadsheets), Word (templates).It is desirable if you have experience in undertaking financial administration including invoicing and relevant tracking systems.Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.Essential QualificationN/ADesirable QualificationsIt is desirable if you have a current Driver’s Licence.Special ConditionsSuccessful applicants may be required to obtain a satisfactory Department of Human Services Criminal History Check or National Police Check prior to employment. A renewal will be required every 3 years.Some out of hours and weekend work may be required.Some intra/interstate travel may be required.RemunerationASO4 – $76,561 min – $80,256 max + superannuation and leave loading.EnquiriesFor all confidential enquiries or to request a phone call to discuss this role, please contact Katie Dawes or Stuart Bruce-Gordon at ovgenquiries@sa.gov.au in the first instance.Application InstructionsAll applications must be submitted online.If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a covering letter (no more than 2 pages), outlining your skills and experience in relation to the key responsibilities and essential technical expertise / experience outlined in the role statement, a current CV and the contact information of three referees including your current line manager. All applicants must complete a ‘Pre-Employment Declaration in the SA Public Sector’ form.Applications close: 10/11/2025 6:00 PMAttachments ASO4 Valuation Administration Officer - Role Statement OVG (DHUD).pdf Pre-Employment Declaration.pdfFlexibility StatementThe South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.