Growth Director, Commercial Valuations — Equity Pathway

ALRA | Australia's Leading Recruitment Agency; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity pathway

Profit share

Commissions

Job summary

ALRA | Australia's Leading Recruitment Agency seeks a Director in Melbourne to own and grow the Commercial Valuations function. Lead a high‑calibre team, leverage existing bank panels, and drive fee-based growth with equity upside.

You will influence local and national strategy, manage key client relationships, and deliver on mortgage middle‑market transactions within a respected advisory framework.

Qualifications

• CPV qualification and credibility in Commercial Valuations.
• Existing bank panel appointments or strong lender relationships.
• Proven commercial fee base and an existing client network.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Melbourne Commercial Valuations department.
• Grow revenue by leveraging bank panels and client relationships.
• Drive strategy and equity participation within the national network.
• Collaborate with senior leaders across multiple asset classes.

Skills

CPV qualified

Bank panel relationships

Commercial fee base

Leadership

Equity-minded

Education

CPV qualification

Job description

• You want progression, but there's nowhere left to go.
• You want equity, but it's always "maybe next year."
• You're running your own show, but insurance, compliance and overheads are chewing into your margin.

Director - Commercial Valuations in Melbourne is a genuine seat-at-the-table opportunity within a nationally recognised Valuation and Property Advisory firm. This is not a salaried Director title with no substance behind it. This is structured progression into equity, profit share separate to fee write, and real influence over local and national strategy.

You step into an established Commercial division with strong banking panels, developers, funds and trust relationships already in place. You're not building from zero - you're accelerating something that already has momentum.

The Role

You take ownership of the Melbourne Commercial Valuations function with a mandate to grow, shape and lead.

• Lead and grow the Commercial Valuations department in Melbourne
• Leverage existing bank panel appointments and warm client relationships
• Focus predominantly on mortgage middle-market work (better balance than institutional grind)
• Earn commissions on your fee write PLUS dividends via profit share
• Contribute to local and national strategic decisions as a shareholder
• Work alongside respected industry leaders across Commercial Office, Residential & Mixed-Use Development, Industrial, Retail and specialised going concern assets
• Operate within a structure that includes dedicated Compliance and QA protecting valuers and maintaining standards

This is about building enterprise value, not just billing.

Who You'll Work With

The Melbourne team is experienced, commercially sharp and collaborative. Senior valuers with 15-20+ years in market. People who know the banks, know the developers, and know how to win and retain work.

Nationally, you're backed by a collegiate east coast network of valuation professionals. There's no internal politics or silo mentality. You'll have autonomy locally, with support nationally.

This suits someone who is commercially confident, relationship-driven and ready to stop asking for permission.

What You'll Bring

• CPV qualified with strong Commercial Valuations market credibility
• Existing bank panel appointments and/or strong lender relationships
• Proven Commercial fee base and client network in Brisbane
• Leadership capability - or clear desire to step into it
• Commercial mindset with interest in equity and long-term growth

Salary $180,000 - $230,000 + Commissions + Profit Share (equity pathway structured and discussed upfront).

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Peter Dakers

Associate Director - Property & Valuations