Assistant Program Officer - Valuations

Job Description

Location – Parramatta, hybrid working arrangements. Employment type – Ongoing Full Time Salary – Clerk Grade 5/6 $97,027pa - $107,059pa Your role The Finance and Reporting division plays a critical role in managing LAHC's financial management, business reporting, and financial systems. A key component of this role is property valuations, which underpin the financial budgeting and activities of Homes NSW and the NSW Government. As an Assistant Program Officer – Valuations, you will support the Program and Contract Management principals in delivering, managing, and implementing a range of initiatives to enhance and improve property valuation services. What you’ll do Assist in managing a range of programs aimed at delivering initiatives to LAHC, Housing Portfolio, and Homes NSW. Take ownership of the operational aspects of program implementation, including monitoring plans, schedules, coordinating resources, and ensuring deliverables and tasks are met on time. Support research and analysis efforts to enhance key Valuation Processes and procedures. Assist in managing IT applications that monitor, review, and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of valuation services within LAHC, Housing Portfolio, and Homes NSW. Provide operational advice to stakeholders on program status and implementation issues, analysing challenges and recommending appropriate solutions within delegation and context. Work as part of a team to assist in preparing program-related documents such as briefing notes, status updates, reports, discussion papers, budgets, and procurement documents. Utilise project management methodologies in all aspects of program delivery. What we’re looking for A solid understanding of project management practices. Knowledge of contract management, procurement activities, and the application of program activities. An understanding of valuation principles in managing a comprehensive program of work. Preference for tertiary qualifications in a related discipline and/or equivalent knowledge, skills, and experience with a demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development. If you have a passion for property valuations and want to contribute to the effective management of valuable assets within NSW, apply today to join our team and make a difference! What We Offer A challenging and rewarding career Flexible, autonomous work environment Competitive pay and conditions Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs. Applications close Sunday 26 January 2025 at 11:59pm AEST. For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Jen O'Donnell on 0412 387 677 or at If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please contact Leanne Chommanivong via email on Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups. A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months. Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr