Experience

EPM Projects

• Australia
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Planner

  • Feb 2023 - Present

  I joined EPM Projects in 2023 as a Senior Planner and have over 7 years’ experience as a planner in London and NSW. I have worked in roles at local and state government as well as private practice and have comprehensive understanding of the NSW planning system and a thorough understanding of planning pathways. I am experienced in the preparation statements of environmental effects, reviews of environmental factors and statement of heritage impacts. As a senior officer for various NSW government agencies, I have negotiated approval pathways, brokered positive planning outcomes, and provided strategy advice for the delivery and approval of key state infrastructure. I have a diverse professional background and qualifications, which cover urban planning, heritage conservation and human geography, which brings a diverse depth of knowledge and a level of critical thinking which compliments my understanding of local and state government process. Recently, I have had a particular focus on the education sector providing advice and approvals across all planning pathways including exempt, complying, development permitted without consent and development applications (local, regional and State significant).



School Infrastructure NSW

• Australia
• Education Administration Programs
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Senior Statutory Planning Officer

  • Jul 2022 - Jan 2023

  Providing high quality advice and detailed analysis of state and local government planning policies, regulations and other legislation affecting the delivery of educational infrastructure in schools across NSW, I ensured required development outcomes were achieved.I used my expertise and understanding of the NSW planning system to provide effective and accurate advice on various aspects of statutory planning. This role required a highly collaborative approach to facilitate appropriate development outcomes and allowed me to build strong working relationships with stage government agencies, local councils and external consultants.Highlights• Negotiated staged approval pathways with DPE to facilitate the delivery of the Wentworth Point New High School SSDA• Co-ordinated the Part 5 approvals process to allow early works to commence ahead of development consent for Cumberland High School SSDA• Provided site feasibility and statutory planning advice to facilitate the temporary relocation of norther rivers schools following major flooding events in early 2022

• Statutory Planning Officer

  • Feb 2022 - Jul 2022



NSW Department of Planning and Environment

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Planning Officer

  • Aug 2021 - Feb 2022

  I undertook assessment and case management of complex State Significant Development (SSD) applications submitted by government agencies and private applicants for education establishments and health facilities. Managing the expectations of government agencies and local councils and delivering agreed place making objectives through the SSD/SSI process, I facilitated balanced planning outcomes in line with NSW’s strategic planning framework and identified Premier’s priorities, ensuring that applications were determined within agreed KPIs and were consistent with relevant SEPP and DPIE guidelines.



Heritage NSW

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Heritage Officer - Major Projects

  • Jul 2020 - Aug 2021

  I managed a diverse portfolio of NSW State heritage sites and was required to negotiate and deliver positive heritage outcomes on politically sensitive heritage sites, State Significant Development applications and issue delegated responses to strategic policy documents. In line with HNSW’s regulatory function under the Heritage Act, I fostered strong relationships and facilitated early engagement with community interest groups, local councils and state government agencies to influence the decision-making process, and manage heritage impacts and place making objectives prior to, during and post consent.



London Borough of Tower Hamlets

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Development Management Officer

  • Apr 2019 - Apr 2020

  In this role I was required to provide high quality, specialist technical advice relating to complex plan making documents and to carry a varied case load of complex development applications. I was required to ensure that all work undertaken reflected the Council’s strategic planning and renewal objectives and was consistent with the Greater London Authority’s metropolitan plan.I was responsible for the processing, negotiation and assessment of pre-application proposals, development applications and associated legal agreements as well as co-ordinating and facilitating community and stakeholder consultation in relation to development proposals and infrastructure projects. As a senior officer, I provided training and ongoing mentoring for junior staff and new starters.

• Development Management Officer

  • Nov 2018 - Apr 2019



London Borough of Havering

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Town Planner

  • Jun 2018 - Nov 2018

  Managed a high volume of Householder and Certificate of Lawfulness applications in line with Havering's Local Development Framework, the Town and Country Planning and Assessment (1990) Act and Schedule 2 Part 1 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015. Managed a high volume of Householder and Certificate of Lawfulness applications in line with Havering's Local Development Framework, the Town and Country Planning and Assessment (1990) Act and Schedule 2 Part 1 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015.



Camden Council NSW Australia

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Strategic Planner - Heritage

  • Mar 2017 - Apr 2018

  Employed through a 12-month contract, I worked across Council’s Strategic Planning, Statutory Planning and Development Compliance services. I managed a large caseload and was required to meet required statutory assessment timeframes and KPIs set internally. In collaboration with the nominated officer, I undertook development assessment and strategic planning on all Development Applications and Planning Proposals received by Council that involved state and locally significant heritage items; and all development within Camden Council’s heritage conservation areas.



Heritage 21

• Australia
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Heritage Planner

  • Mar 2016 - Mar 2017

  Initially employed as an entry-level consultant, I rapidly progressed to lead consultant on complex and technical projects, including working in collaboration with the Director as an expert witness for S34 conferences at the NSW Land and Environment Court. On behalf of the client or as a member of a project team, I managed a diverse portfolio of projects and submitted a range of Development Applications including Section 94 modifications, Integrated Development applications as well as various commercial, residential and educational planning applications. In this role I was also required to prepare and review statements of heritage impact, conservation management plans, fabric analyses, schedules of conservation work and heritage inventory sheets as well as various other heritage related documents and advisory notes. I steered pre application discussions, negotiated and mediated between client and council and achieved conservation outcomes consistent with the Burra Charter to the satisfaction of client and consent authority. http://www.heritage21.com.au/interviews/settlers-mulgoa/



Red Bottle

• Sydney CBD

• Delivery Driver

  • Oct 2015 - Mar 2016



Woolworths Supermarkets

• Australia
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Inventory Manager

  • Feb 2015 - Sep 2015



DASCO Australia

• Australia
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Site Safety Officer

  • Mar 2012 - Feb 2015

  Responsible for leading the development and implementation of WH&S policy on a $90 million high-density residential development. Key responsibilities: Inspecting site plant and equipment, identifying hazards and contributing to risk assessment and risk mitigation strategy. Conducting site inductions and SWMS audits, and functioning as an on-site hazard consultant, providing advice and guidance to project managers and contractors. Implementing site-specific safety plans and ensuring ongoing compliance through toolbox meetings, pre-start meetings, inspections, audits and consultation with staff. Supervising work and inspecting completed work in line with project plans. Conducting incident investigations and providing detailed reports with recommendations. Functioning as an elected Health & Safety Representative, accurately representing the concerns of employees and contractors to the project and site management teams.



The log Cabin Hotel

• Bar Attendant

  • Dec 2010 - Feb 2012



Coles Group

• Australia
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Customer Service Representative

  • Nov 2008 - Oct 2010



ProSweep NSW

• Team Leader

  • Sep 2005 - Jan 2008

  Having completed high school, I was employed through a cadetship program by ProSweep NSW. I was responsible for leading small operational teams across a range of work sites and was responsible for supervising grounds maintenance works for Telstra telephone exchanges and asset maintenance for Woolworth’s distribution and various other light industrial sites.I drove productivity to meet daily and monthly site quotas and targets and ensured quality control and safe work procedure compliance.

• Cadet - Asset Maintenance

  • Sep 2004 - Sep 2005