Planning Policy Advisor, Office Of The Lord Mayor
Sydney Area, Australia
• Strategic advisor to the Lord Mayor on Planning, Development and Transport issues including Planning Proposals; major Development Applications; key Transport initiatives including George Street light rail; and strategic priorities including Barangaroo, Green Square, Harold Park and the Bays Precinct.• Working Group member for the development of the Sydney LEP and DCP 2012 (then draft).• Attendance and presentation at community forums.• Liaison with key stakeholders including CSPC members, Council staff, community members and advisors to the Minister for Planning and Department of Planning• Preparation of research papers, correspondence, submissions, speeches and briefing papers on key planning and transport priorities to the City of Sydney.• 4 month period acting as the Policy Team Manager in the Office of the Lord Mayor, including managing a team of 5 staff, performance management, task allocation, recruitment and delegation. The role involved providing high-level Policy advice to the Lord Mayor across all work areas and advising the Lord Mayor on draft Council agendas, invitation requests, correspondence, Council memos and key strategic projects.