As the Planning Manager, I lead a high performing team, drive strategic initiatives, and ensure project success from start to finish. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, compliance, and risk mitigation, I've delivered impactful outcomes and collaborated effectively for integrated project delivery.

As the Senior Urban Planner, I spearhead the planning and design of development projects, ensuring alignment with project goals and regulatory standards. A core focus is managing development applications and navigating approvals, while upholding efficiency and adhering to regulations. My expertise in assessing environmental impacts and integrating sustainable design principles has enhanced project sustainability.Staying informed of urban planning policies and legislation, I provide expert advice to support decision-making and project strategy. I ensure accuracy and compliance in planning documents while fostering client satisfaction through tailored guidance and professional advice.

In my role as a Senior Development Advisor, I've led the assessment and evaluation of development applications, ensuring adherence to planning regulations and guidelines. Contributing to strategic planning initiatives, I've played a pivotal role in guiding sustainable development within the City of Parramatta.Engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders, including developers, community groups, and government agencies, I've fostered collaboration and addressed concerns to achieve positive outcomes for development projects. Managing complex projects from inception to completion, I've overseen rezoning proposals, master planning exercises, and infrastructure delivery initiatives.Facilitating community consultation processes, I've ensured meaningful engagement from residents and businesses. Additionally, I've prepared and presented comprehensive reports and presentations to council committees and senior management, summarising key findings and recommendations for informed decision-making.

As the Development Advisor, I provided expert guidance on key development initiatives in Parramatta, handling enquiries related to planning regulations, council affairs, and community concerns. I conducted extensive stakeholder engagement with colleagues, community members, state government authorities, and councillors to ensure comprehensive project support and alignment with stakeholders' needs.

As a Town Planner, I conducted assessments of development applications, ensuring compliance with planning regulations and policies while providing valuable recommendations to clients. I also contributed to the preparation and execution of strategic planning documents such as Local Environmental Plans (LEPs) and Development Control Plans (DCPs).Facilitating community consultations was another aspect of my work, involving the organisation of meetings, workshops, and information sessions to engage residents and stakeholders. Additionally, I liaised with various stakeholders, including government agencies, developers, architects, engineers, and community groups, to streamline project approvals and address planning issues effectively.

As a Development Advisor, I provided essential guidance on major development proposals in Parramatta, handling enquiries about planning legislation and council affairs. I also actively engaged with stakeholders, including community members, state government authorities, and councillors, to address concerns and foster collaborative decision-making. Additionally, I responded to community queries regarding planning matters, ensuring transparency and effective communication throughout the process.

In this position, customer service was prioritised in addressing all development and planning enquiries for the Council. Key duties encompassed handling phone and counter inquiries related to planning legislation and council matters, engaging with the community, and coordinating communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Primary duties encompassed evaluating and presenting Development Applications to Council, adjudicating Development Applications under Delegated Authority, assuming the role of Duty Town Planner weekly, mediating disputes between applicants and neighboring property owners informally, liaising with diverse stakeholders, and overseeing Pre-Lodgement Development Application meetings for complex or sizable developments.

• Town Planner - Strategy, Ku-Ring-Gai Council• Town Planner – Development Control, Parramatta City Council