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Melbourne, Vic, Au

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Melbourne, Australia

Part of the urban renewal team, my role is to lead and manage the planning for major urban renewal precincts and deliver updated Precinct Structure Planning Guidelines expanding its application to Urban Renewal and Regional areas.Major tasks for my role include:• Leading and managing the preparation of framework plans and precinct structure plans as directed;• Provide advice on appropriate zoning/s and mechanisms as required;• Liaise and negotiate with State Government departments and agencies, Councils, major developers, industry professionals, the local community and other stakeholders to facilitate the preparation of framework plans, precinct structure plans and the Precinct Structure Planning Guidelines;• Commission, oversee and review complex technical investigations to assist in making recommendations;• Provide credible and timely advice to senior government staff, ministers and their advisors;• Provide direction and coaching to staff, particularly where involved in projects within your responsibility.• Contribute to the vision and mission of the VPA through leadership, partnership, professionalism and responsiveness.• Undertake additional activities and projects as directed.

Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne, Australia

Three month policy advice and project management contract role through Hudson Recruitment, this role focussed on supporting jobs growth and investment within the urban and suburban regions of Melbourne. Tasks include:- Provide authoritative, strategic and practical advice to Ministers and Executives on a range of issues related to the branch.- Prepare and review complex briefs, policy papers, project reports and correspondence, within tight timelines for Ministers, Executives and stakeholders.- Develop a range of internal and external communication including graphical representations on PowerPoint for complex set of stakeholders.- Contribute to the development of policy frameworks, projects and analyses of key economic issues facing Victoria, distilling and integrating information and multiple perspectives from various stakeholders groups.- Develop and maintain close liaison and effective relationships with senior government and external stakeholders, also responding the division at a range of meetings and forums.

Melbourne, Victoria

- Managing and coordinating the delivery of the Institute’s overall advocacy agenda;- Preparing submissions to local, state and federal government, Policy Position Papers and supporting material;- Provide policy background and information for media activities, speeches and other activities undertaken by the CEO;- Provide direction for the UDIA’s commercial activities to assist in delivering relevant content and information to members through our events;- Managing and coordinating staff and committees to further the objectives of the Institute’s overall advocacy agenda;- Engage with the Institute’s Research Partners to ensure timely and valuable delivery of research activities as agreed through commercial partnership arrangements;- Facilitate and lead panel discussions and presentations at conferences, forums and other events when required;- Act as the CEO’s proxy for public affair matters where required; and- Represent the Institute on government and private sector working groups and engage directly with government as required.

Melbourne, Australia

This position is responsible for the management, coordination of the associations research and policy activities. My role focusses on developing and improving the knowledge and standards of the industry in addition to responding to government policies which have the potential to threaten the industry's ability to manage, maintain and operate productive, safe and sustainable built environments.Specifically the position aims to:- Develop policy initiatives in consultation with the CEO, the Board and other relevant stakeholders- Ensure the association responds and proactively initiates conversations with government and other relevant stakeholders in relation to policy issues- Work with the CEO to develop a knowledge and advocacy agenda for the association- Develop and manage projects and programs which support the growth of the industry and the development of it's standards and knowledge base.As a member of a small organisation serving a large membership base, my supporting roles have also included corporate communications and advising our event planners on content and speakers. In my role, I was also a participating member of a number of committees including the Standards Australia mirroring committee for the International Standards for Facilities Management.

323/ 50 Macquarie Street, Teneriffe

Checklist is a small business that primarily provides education to allow individuals and small businesses to utilize their technologies more efficiently and effectively. In addition to this, the business provides support services and undertakes consultancy work focusing on introducing new technologies or business processes to allow businesses to operate more efficiently. In summary my role includes:Business Management Business process improvementInformation/ Database managementCustomer Relations ManagementHR Management Contract Development Legal Document InterpretationBusiness Development Stakeholder Management Risk ManagementMarketing Business research and analysis Financial ManagementBusiness strategyIn addition to my role as the Business Manager, I also provide expert advice to our clients on matters such as database management; business processes; and sustainability.

As a contractor within the City Plan Unit my role consists of managing a number of various strategic planning projects and managing the governance of a multi-directorate group to deliver outcomes which align with the vision of the City. In summary my role consists of the following:Project Management;Stakeholder Management and engagement;Collaboration with multi-disciplinary groups;Risk Management;Strategy, Policy and Code Development;Research and Analysis;Conflict Resolution, Negotiation and Mediation;Verbal and Written Communication;Problem Solving and Decision Making;Budget and Resource Management; andGovernance and Process Improvement.

Travelling within Europe

As a Senior Strategic Planner within the City Plan Unit my role consists of managing a number of various strategic planning projects to assist in management of the city's growth. In summary my role consists of the following:Project Management;Stakeholder Management and engagement;Collaboration with multi-disciplinary groups;Risk Management;Strategy, Policy and Code Development;Research and Analysis;Conflict Resolution, Negotiation and Mediation;Verbal and Written Communication;Problem Solving and Decision Making;Budget and Resource Management;Customer Service;GIS Mapping; andProcess Improvement.

Same as position above, only lower level.

As a Planning Officer at Mackay City Council my role included the assessment of development applications of various types and scale, ranging from a “relaxation of setbacks to boundaries” through to a “120 lot subdivision”. My role included:Assessment of Applications;Verbal and Written Communication;Stakeholder Management;Conflict Resolution, Negotiation and Mediation;Risk Management;Decision Making;Analysis and problem solving; andProcess Management.

This role was part-time work experience within a private sector consultancy. The role included:Research and Analysis;Written Communication; andProblem Solving.

Master, Business Administration (Sustainable Business)

In December 2011 I completed the requirements to obtain a Masters degree in Business Administration specialising in Sustainable Business..

Master, Business Administration (Business In China Intensive School)

This was a course which went towards 1 elective course and substituted the International Business Course In partnership with University.

European Summer School Of Advanced Management

Two week intensive course with the first week covering topics relating to global business challenges (Energy Security, Global Trade).

Short Course: Global Reporting Initiative (Gri) Certified Training Program

In partnership with Net Balance this was a 2 day intensive short course on the GRI sustainability reporting process for Australia. This.

Bachelor, Applied Science (Environmental And Urban Planning)

To complete my degree I had taken a variety of core and elective subjects within the following fields: Urban Design; Queensland Planning.