Urban Strategy, Sustainability Policy

Consultancy practice specialising in providing urban strategy, planning, local economic development and sustainability services to government and private sector clients.

Provide research support and help run leadership in sustainability program at Curtin University

Shifted to role as Director of Economic Development. Provided leadership in establishing a new division, focused on enhancing the economic future of the City through implementation of an economic development strategy, responsible for building connections to the business community of Canning with the aim of becoming a more business friendly and enabling organisation.

Responsible for facilitating the community, urban and corporate planning• Developed and coordinated Council’s responsibilities under the State Government’s requirement for local governments to undertaken integrated planning and reporting. This involved developing Strategic Community Plans (at least 10 year strategic visions and aspirations) that inform the five-year rolling Corporate Business plans supported by long term financial plans, asset management plans and workforce plans and risk… Show more Responsible for facilitating the community, urban and corporate planning• Developed and coordinated Council’s responsibilities under the State Government’s requirement for local governments to undertaken integrated planning and reporting. This involved developing Strategic Community Plans (at least 10 year strategic visions and aspirations) that inform the five-year rolling Corporate Business plans supported by long term financial plans, asset management plans and workforce plans and risk management frameworks.• Developed the Canning City Centre (Activity Centre) Structure plan and Regeneration Strategy which establishes the planning framework to guide public and private investment for Perth’s South East corridor’s most significant Strategic Metropolitan Centre. This program has led to $500m in approvals for private sector investment and $60m amenity building program by Council to transform the Canning City Centre area. Show less

The Department for Planning and Infrastructure was the key agency responsible for the integration of land and transport planning, providing planning, policy and operational services to the community of Western Australia.While at DPI, held four roles including: Executive Director - Strategic Policy, Executive Director - Urban Policy, Executive Director Urban Innovations and as Executive Director Statutory Planning. These role shifts came about as a result of restructures and priority… Show more The Department for Planning and Infrastructure was the key agency responsible for the integration of land and transport planning, providing planning, policy and operational services to the community of Western Australia.While at DPI, held four roles including: Executive Director - Strategic Policy, Executive Director - Urban Policy, Executive Director Urban Innovations and as Executive Director Statutory Planning. These role shifts came about as a result of restructures and priority changes of the Department and Minister. Show less