Senior Urban Designer

• Nov 2021 - Present

This role focuses on developing visionary, practical and robust urban design policies, urban design analysis, preparing and coordinating urban context reports, urban design and public realm strategies, concept masterplans, urban design frameworks. Contributing and coordinating with other relevant strategic planning staff in the design and delivery of civic improvement projects for activity areas. Managing project budgets and timelines against corporate requirements and commitments. In this role, Rick also provides effective expert advice on urban design proposals applying knowledge of best practice architecture and urban design and existing urban design principles. Provide design critique and directions for public and private developments. Represent the department and advocate at a senior level to improve the quality of design in Casey. Rick also frequently collaborates with other teams and departments to plan a long-term program of strategic projects and deliverable actions for submission input into the capital works program.

Senior Planning and Design Coordinator

• Jul 2021 - Nov 2021

The Senior Planning and Design Coordinator provides a range of complex coordination and program management services to support the briefing and subsequent design development and review processes for new facilities, landscaped and refurbishments within the public realm on Monash University campuses. This role is a critical liaison point between the portfolio, University and internal and external customers, and collaborates closely with partners such as senior colleagues, stakeholders, consultants and contractors to ensure successful completion of the team’s objectives. My role provides innovative specialists, strategic advice to influence, engage with and support the Division in the area of design quality and innovation. This includes undertaking design research, developing new frameworks and policies and ensuring design principles and directions are upheld through to project delivery.

Urban Designer and Graphic Designer

• Apr 2020 - Jul 2021

My role at the City of Casey Council includes developing visionary, practical and robust urban design policies and guidelines, urban design analysis and providing urban design referral comments, contributing to the preparation of urban context reports, urban design strategies, concept, master plans and urban design frameworks, in particular, Casey’s Employment Land Design Guide. Providing practical expert advice on urban design proposals applying knowledge of best practice architecture and urban design and existing urban design principles. Develop, manage and deliver urban design initiatives to enhance the future livability and image of the City of Casey. Provide graphic support to the division.

Urban Planner and Architectural Designer

• Nov 2015 - Apr 2020

During the time I'm working as the in house urban planner, my role includes providing urban design advice throughout the design process and provided statutory planning consultation to the project team and clients. Master-planning multiple greenfield and brownfield sites across Victoria. Planning application / VCAT hearing documentation preparation. And I was negotiating with responsible authorities and objectors through the planning process. Apart from planning related role, my job also includes architectural design for various types of developments (Incl. Concept design, drawing documentation, 3D modelling, rendering, etc.). Provide graphic design and presentation material preparation. The role also includes business administration related duties, which include but not limited to project management and project leading. Consultants and stakeholder coordination. Client relationship management. Leading office design teams and training staff members.

Urban Design Studio Tutor - TiP Program

• Mar 2016 - May 2017

Urban Design Studio tutor for Deakin University’s Teaching in Practice program. The role includes guideline the students through the semester, teaching urban design principles, communicate with the university in teaching methods to provide students with the best learning outcome, and also be part of the critique panel to assess students’ presentation. Urban Design Studio tutor for Deakin University’s Teaching in Practice program. The role includes guideline the students through the semester, teaching urban design principles, communicate with the university in teaching methods to provide students with the best learning outcome, and also be part of the critique panel to assess students’ presentation.

Fab Lab Technician

• Jun 2013 - Nov 2015

Position involves processing files from students and university staff members from a digital format into physical objects by operating laser cutter, card cutters and 3D printers. Other responsibilities include student consultation on technical problems, customer services and printing space maintenance and troubleshooting. Position involves processing files from students and university staff members from a digital format into physical objects by operating laser cutter, card cutters and 3D printers. Other responsibilities include student consultation on technical problems, customer services and printing space maintenance and troubleshooting.

Architectual Assistant

• Feb 2014 - Nov 2014

Project management. Master-planning and architecture design. Review consultants' scheme and provide feedback. Host and manage consultant meetings. Negotiate with stakeholders for the best project outcome. Project management. Master-planning and architecture design. Review consultants' scheme and provide feedback. Host and manage consultant meetings. Negotiate with stakeholders for the best project outcome.

Committee Member

• Jan 2013 - Dec 2013

The position involved organising student events, connection bridging for the students and staff members and ensure the student society functions properly. The position involved organising student events, connection bridging for the students and staff members and ensure the student society functions properly.

Head Of Operations

• Mar 2013 - Nov 2013

Committee Member

• Mar 2013 - Nov 2013

Architecture & Landscape Designer (Winter Internship)

• Nov 2012 - Dec 2012

Theatre Lighting Designer

• Mar 2011 - Oct 2011