I was principally responsible for advocating the development of road based public transport within the strategic framework of Melbourne’s metropolitan area and regional centres throughout Victoria.A large part of my role has been to develop and initiate the industry’s strategic plan which seeks to give effect to the objectives of integrated land use and transport planning. This has been in response to a number of state wide strategic planning initiatives namely the Plan Melbourne and the… Show more I was principally responsible for advocating the development of road based public transport within the strategic framework of Melbourne’s metropolitan area and regional centres throughout Victoria.A large part of my role has been to develop and initiate the industry’s strategic plan which seeks to give effect to the objectives of integrated land use and transport planning. This has been in response to a number of state wide strategic planning initiatives namely the Plan Melbourne and the Regional Growth Plans. Working with a small team I have developed concepts, models and high level cost estimates associated with the expansion of Melbourne’s metropolitan bus network. My other duties include assessing and responding to a variety of road use and transport policy documents and disseminating information to the bus operators in order to promote change and industry development. Show less

As State Director, I led a small team planners, economists and financial analysts to manage the completion of a number of major projects throughout Western Australia. This included the management and oversight of projects, and staff including the coordination of interstate resources, supporting the administration of the national business and client support and servicing. The position also required me to play a strong marketing role with a focus on networking and building relationships with… Show more As State Director, I led a small team planners, economists and financial analysts to manage the completion of a number of major projects throughout Western Australia. This included the management and oversight of projects, and staff including the coordination of interstate resources, supporting the administration of the national business and client support and servicing. The position also required me to play a strong marketing role with a focus on networking and building relationships with existing and new clients.My secondary role as Principal Strategic Planner was a national one where I provided advice and input into projects in all states on matters of land use and transport planning for urban and regional economic development. Show less

In my role at the GAA, I was principally responsible for the preparation and delivery of Precinct Structure Plans (PSP) for Melbourne’s growth areas. During this time I managed significant and detailed stakeholder negotiations which were necessary to achieve whole of government and industry support for the structure plans. The outcome of these negotiations resulted in agreements in relation to road design, biodiversity management, drainage, open space and works in-kind for development… Show more In my role at the GAA, I was principally responsible for the preparation and delivery of Precinct Structure Plans (PSP) for Melbourne’s growth areas. During this time I managed significant and detailed stakeholder negotiations which were necessary to achieve whole of government and industry support for the structure plans. The outcome of these negotiations resulted in agreements in relation to road design, biodiversity management, drainage, open space and works in-kind for development contributions. As part of my role I was called upon to provide strategic planning advice to local government colleagues located in regional growth areas in relation to the application of precinct structure planning principles. Show less