Nicola Smith
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Bio
Credentials
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Membership of Australian Institute of Company Directors
Australian Institute of Company DirectorsMay, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Fellow
Planning Institute of AustraliaSep, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Registered Planner
Planning Institute of AustraliaAug, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Practising Planner
Planning Institute of AustraliaJan, 2011- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Niche Studio: Planning and Urban Design
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Australia
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Director
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Aug 2012 - Present
Niche Planning Studio draws on more than 20 years of Planning, Urban Design and Communications experience to provide a comprehensive strategic and statutory planning and design service to clients across Australia.An illustrated knowledge of planning systems in VIC, WA, NSW and TAS together with a strong understanding of project management and development strategies for both infill and greenfield development ensures our clients are consistently provided with high quality outcomes. Niche Planning Studio draws on more than 20 years of Planning, Urban Design and Communications experience to provide a comprehensive strategic and statutory planning and design service to clients across Australia.An illustrated knowledge of planning systems in VIC, WA, NSW and TAS together with a strong understanding of project management and development strategies for both infill and greenfield development ensures our clients are consistently provided with high quality outcomes.
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Planning Institute of Australia
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Australia
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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National Board Director (VIC) and Vice President
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Nov 2017 - Present
Nicola was appointed in November 2017 to a three year Board term. The Board has a number of functions including directing the operations of PIA on behalf of its members and setting the strategic direction of PIA. Nicola has been involved with PIA for more than 20 years and looks at this new appointment as an opportunity to continually represent, support and promote planning. Nicola was appointed in November 2017 to a three year Board term. The Board has a number of functions including directing the operations of PIA on behalf of its members and setting the strategic direction of PIA. Nicola has been involved with PIA for more than 20 years and looks at this new appointment as an opportunity to continually represent, support and promote planning.
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RMIT University
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Australia
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Course Coordinator - Precinct Structure Plans
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Jul 2014 - Jun 2020
After 15+ years experience in Structure Planning across Australia, Nicola has been appointed as Course Coordinator for fourth year unit 'Planning: Plan Prep and Implementation' at RMIT University. This role builds on her previous roles at UWA and Edith Cowan University where she worked as a sessional lecturer for first and final year students studying Urban and Regional Planning. After 15+ years experience in Structure Planning across Australia, Nicola has been appointed as Course Coordinator for fourth year unit 'Planning: Plan Prep and Implementation' at RMIT University. This role builds on her previous roles at UWA and Edith Cowan University where she worked as a sessional lecturer for first and final year students studying Urban and Regional Planning.
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Department of Planning and Community Development
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Australia
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Government Administration
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100 - 200 Employee
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State Planning Policy Framework (SPPF) Review Ministerial Advisory Committee Member
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Jul 2013 - Jul 2014
Together with fellow members Geoff Underwood (chair), Lester Townsend and Cazz Redding, Nicola Smith was appointed by Victorian Minister for Planning, Matthew Guy, to sit on the State Planning Policy Framework (SPPF) Review Advisory Committee. The SPPF is a key part of the Victorian planning system providing a linkage between the State's Vision and local planning implementation. In her role on the SPPF Review Advisory Committee, Nicola was involved in consulting with a wide range of stakeholders, preparation of a suggested SPPF Structure and detailed input into a final SPPF document. Her role on this Committee reflects her knowledge of planning systems across Australia and her practical application of State and Local policy to development implementation.
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Business Manager Planning (Vic)
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Sep 2011 - Aug 2012
Providing strategic and statutory planning advice to a variety of clients in Victoria, Western Australia, New South Wales and Tasmania. Providing strategic and statutory planning advice to a variety of clients in Victoria, Western Australia, New South Wales and Tasmania.
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Peet Limited
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Australia
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Real Estate
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100 - 200 Employee
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Development Manager
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Jul 2010 - Sep 2011
Development Manager for a suite of three land development projects in the South East growth corridor of Melbourne.Key roles include: Project Management; Project Coordination; Financial Feasibilities; Construction and a broad understanding of company Marketing and Sales objectives. Development Manager for a suite of three land development projects in the South East growth corridor of Melbourne.Key roles include: Project Management; Project Coordination; Financial Feasibilities; Construction and a broad understanding of company Marketing and Sales objectives.
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CLE Town Planning + Design
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Australia
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Associate
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2003 - 2010
Responsible for masterplanned projects, project coordination and primary liaison point for key development sites including:· Assisting in managing project delivery· Setting project programs· Coordination, review and facilitation of project consultants tasks & input· Liaising with co-consultants and relevant government agencies· Mapping approval processes and requirements Responsible for masterplanned projects, project coordination and primary liaison point for key development sites including:· Assisting in managing project delivery· Setting project programs· Coordination, review and facilitation of project consultants tasks & input· Liaising with co-consultants and relevant government agencies· Mapping approval processes and requirements
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City of Mandurah
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Australia
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Government Administration
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200 - 300 Employee
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Senior Planner
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2002 - 2003
Key roles included coordination of Council Reports and presentation to Council; management of timeframes within a political environment; and overseeing junior staff Key roles included coordination of Council Reports and presentation to Council; management of timeframes within a political environment; and overseeing junior staff
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Cardno
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Australia
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Design Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Town Planner
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Jan 1999 - Dec 2001
Working within a multidisciplinary team to define and implement major planning and infrastructure projects in metropolitan and regional WA. Working within a multidisciplinary team to define and implement major planning and infrastructure projects in metropolitan and regional WA.
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Education
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2020 - 2021
Australian Institute of Company Directors
GAICD -
2009 - 2010
Edith Cowan University
Master, Communication and Management -
2001 - 2003
Curtin University of Technology
Graduate Certificate Ecotourism Development, City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning -
1997 - 2000
Curtin University of Technology
Bachelor of Arts (1st Class Hons), Urban and Regional Planning
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