Job Description

Help shape thriving communities across NSW

Multiple graduate opportunities available

• Join one of Australia's largest employers of valuers and build your career while making a difference for communities across NSW
• Temporary full-time roles available with flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Location negotiable across NSW, with Parramatta, Newcastle, Wollongong and Queanbeyan preferred (other locations include Bathurst, Coffs Harbour, Orange, Taree and Murwillumbah)
• Generous remuneration package. Salary from $87,199 to $95,482 plus superannuation and annual leave loading.

Start your valuation career with people who want to see you succeed. Through our 24-month graduate program, you'll gain hands-on experience, work on projects that matter and help shape thriving communities across NSW.

This is your chance to kick-start a rewarding career while making a real difference. Every day, you'll contribute to work that helps communities, councils, government agencies and landowners make informed decisions across NSW. You'll work alongside experienced professionals undertaking land valuations, assessing objections, providing independent compensation assessments for compulsorily acquired land and delivering valuation advice across government.

What you will do

As a Graduate Valuer, you'll build the skills, experience and confidence needed to become a qualified valuer while learning from experienced professionals in a supportive and collaborative environment

Through the structured 24-month program, you will gain practical experience through up to six work rotations across key areas of VNSW, including:

• Rating and taxing valuations
• Objections
• Compulsory acquisitions
• Specialist valuations.

Along the way, you'll discover what interests you most, build confidence in your skills and gain experience across a variety of valuation specialisations. For further information about the graduate program, please refer to the Graduate Program Application Guide on the website.

About you

We're looking for eight (8) graduates who are keen to learn, ready to challenge themselves and excited about building a career in valuation. You don't need to know everything on day one. We'll support you through a structured development program designed to help you learn, grow and build confidence in your role. What matters most is your curiosity, willingness to learn and desire to make a positive impact for communities across NSW.

You will bring:

• A genuine interest in property, valuation and making a difference for people and communities.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A willingness to learn, seek feedback and continually improve
• The ability to stay organised, manage competing priorities and produce high-quality work.
• Sound judgement and problem-solving skills
• A commitment to integrity, transparency, and accountability
• An understanding of, or willingness to learn relevant legislation, policy frameworks and how they apply to your role.

For more information, read the full Role Description: Graduate Valuer

Essential requirements

• Current Student Membership or Provisional Membership of the Australian Property Institute
• Completion of, or expected completion by the end of 2026, qualifications that meet the eligibility requirements to apply for Associate Membership with the Australian Property Institute (API)
• A current driver’s licence and willingness to travel.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated and highly regarded agency. If you are motivated, keen to make an impact, enjoy solving problems, are eager to learn and ready to embrace new challenges, we want to hear from you!

About us

Value NSW (VNSW), part of the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, delivers the valuation system for rating and taxing as well as compulsory acquisition compensation purposes via delegation of the Valuer General of NSW. This includes but is not limited to:

• Making more than 2.7 million residential, rural, commercial and industrial valuations annually, with a total value of approximately $3 trillion as well as managing compulsory acquisition determinations in situations where government cannot reach agreement, totalling over $1 billion per annum
• Delivering customer services and experience for 2.7 million landholders per annum – receiving up to 50,000 calls and many more enquiries
• Monitoring, assurance and governance pertaining to the quality of the valuations undertaken relevant to both the Valuation of Land Act 1916 and the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991.

In addition, VNSW provides other specialised valuation activities, services and determinations for other cluster or statewide government partners – including being responsible for the delivery of all valuations for government property transactions as defined by the Government Property Framework and Treasurer’s Directions as well as sector wide asset valuations of up to around $700 billion for financial reporting purposes.

Why join Value NSW

As one of Australia’s largest employers of valuers, we offer the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, develop your expertise and build a rewarding career in valuation.

Benefits include:

• A structured 24-month graduate program with mentoring and support
• Build confidence through hands-on experience across a variety of valuation projects
• Support to grow your skills and work towards API accreditation
• Flexible and hybrid ways of working
• Generous leave entitlements including 4 weeks annual leave, 14 weeks paid parental leave, study leave and up to 24 days’ time in lieu where applicable
• Reimbursement of travel costs and associated expenses where travel is required
• Opportunities to contribute to projects helping shape the future of land valuation in NSW

Join us

Shape your world with a team that will support you to learn, grow and thrive. Apply now with your resume and cover letter.

Applications close 11:55pm Tuesday 6 October 2026.

Should you require further information about the role, please contact Janelle Scouller, Project Officer via email at janelle.scouller@dpie.nsw.gov.au.

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via email at talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or by calling (02) 6363 7676 - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident. This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including a criminal record check.