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Timothy Brosnan (added 15/05/2012)
Email: timothy.brosnan1@gmail.com
Number: 0449793304
Experience: 4 Years experience in Real Estate and a graduate town planner
Qualifications:
- M. Sc. Urban & Regional Planning - Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
- B. Sc. (Hons.) in Real Estate - Limerick Institute of Technology, Limerick, Ireland
I am an adaptable and ambitious Urban and Regional Planning Postgraduate with excellent communication skills and understanding of the planning process and legislation. I am a committed individual who is dedicated and self-motivated to maximise my potential and to grasp any opportunities that will allow me to enhance my professional experience within the property sector. I am currently looking for a fresh and challenging position, which will make best use of existing skills and experience whilst enabling further career development.
For more information please give me a call or drop me an email.
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Thijs Brugman ( added 08/05/2012)
In my new hometown Melbourne I am eager to find a challenging job in the field of Urban, Regional or Transport (cycling!) Planning where my previous planning skills and experience can be utilised to its fullest potential in order to deliver a range of successful outcomes of planning and development projects. I am a graduate Human Geography & Planning and a postgraduate Regional Planning from the Netherlands, where I studied at the Utrecht University and shortly at the Stockholm University.
Besides my broad oriented study experience, for now my work experience in planning holds a six month job at the city of Rotterdam at the department of Housing and Urban Planning. Research through structure plans, mobility plans, international case studies and interviews paved the way to investigate and present recommendations on Rotterdam-The Hague airport development opportunities. The drive for international research is also reflected in my master thesis, where I did research about the development of metropolitan region Rotterdam - The Hague on the field of policies and organization structures, in comparison with case studies in Germany, Denmark Sweden. So I am able to get familiar with the Victorian Planning and Environment Act 1987 quickly.
As I hope to have you shaping up my career in planning, in return I can offer thoroughly developed personal attributes, which might just be needed within your team. I will name three of them to give you an impression. Relationship building: I establish and maintain relationships with people at all levels, forges useful partnerships and build trust through consistent action, values and communication. Flexibility: I am adaptable and open to new ideas. I accept changed priorities without undue discomfort and recognise the merits of different options. Creativity and innovation: I generate new ideas and new ways of doing things to improve best practice.
As a start my visa allows me to work 6 months maximally for one employer, however I am also determined to gain a (sponsored) working permit for a serious career launch.
I am ready to make Australia more beautiful!
Please feel free to contact me any time for more info, my CV, references or otherwise: thijs_brugman@hotmail.com or +61 (0)4 1568 6046.
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Axel Teschke (added 03/05/2012)
- Urban Designer / Urban Planner / Project Manager
- Looking for new opportunities in the Sydney market
- Two Master Degrees, one in Architecture, one in Urban Design/Urban Planning
- 19 years professional career (12 years in Germany, 2 years Philippines, 5 years Australia)
- Project management of complex multi-disciplinary urban development projects
- NSW, WA and Papua New Guinea experience
- Private consultancy experience as well as public sector familiarity
- PIA member since 2007, CPP since 2009
- Please view my portfolio on www.the-purple-star.com
- Contact: axel@the-purple-star.com or 0434 528 566
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Lynn McTaggart (added 23/04/2012)
I am a highly diverse, competent, adaptable and skilled professional planner with a Bachelor of Regional and Town Planning (Honours) degree, incorporating a Geographical Science major, from the University of Queensland, a Certificate IV in Business and current Planning Institute of Australia membership. My extensive career of over 18 years has been in both the public (state and local) and private sector. Areas covered have ranged across general local area planning, industrial, major project, social (housing/cultural), environmental and natural hazard and resource management. This has been from a strategic as well as a development assessment perspective. Projects and planning exercises I have worked on have been large and smaller scaled. These have included high priority resource and infrastructure projects throughout Queensland. I have also drafted documents for regional and sub-regional planning exercises, have experience in stakeholder consultative processes and have enjoyed mentoring junior planners. As a planner in a private planning consultancy, I have been an accredited Brisbane City Council Risksmart consultant.
My broad knowledge of and interest in a wide range of issues would be useful in a variety of applications. Strengths include global thinking, generating ideas, taking command of challenging situations, being resourceful and carefully deliberating issues and risks. Motivating factors for me are the opportunity to continually learn and be challenged within a collaborative environment. Striving for excellence, I have been recognised for this by the awarding of Town Planning Prize at the PIA Award of Excellence.
Currently I am in a temporary role with a state government agency, which is about to end. I am also completing the Certified Practicing Planner course and have completed the Project Management unit, with the Climate Change unit being completed.
Please contact me at lynn03@froggy.com.au or on 0401 225097 to discuss any potentially suitable opportunities or to request my Curriculum Vitae.
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Jean-Paul Gassin (added 20/04/2012)
My passion is to work in an industry that will promote growth and development, thus fostering a stable and rewarding career. I thrive on challenges, and develop from past work experiences, thus always striving to succeed through skill-building and professional development.
I am currently studying for a Master of Urban and Regional Planning through Curtin University while working on a full-time basis. I would prefer to be currently employed in the planning industry as I believe it will compliment my learning as well as provide me with a broader perception as to what is involved.
In the meantime, I am employed as a Scheduler for the South Brisbane Exchange fibre project with Telstra. My role is to plan and manage activation and assurance tasks within strict timeframes whilst maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
Since the introduction of two new staff into the SBX workforce deployment team, I found myself playing more of a leadership role where I was seen as the subject matter expert. This in turn boosted my overall confidence and job satisfaction, and I would certainly enjoy developing my career along a leadership path. Whenever there were times when I couldn’t assist members of my team, I would still be the central point of contact who would source the required information in order to resolve their query.
Being a leader didn’t just occur while I’ve been working. Prior to commencing work with Telstra, I completed a Bachelor of Educational Services at James Cook University. During the course of this degree program, I was elected as the president of the Golden Key International Honour society in Townsville. I was handed the opportunity to lead meetings, prepare and plan events, as well as overlook and prioritise tasks in a timely manner.
I am a leader and a role model for other staff. During the course of my tertiary education, and work experience, I have learnt how to effectively prioritise tasks to ensure that deadlines were met. Although at times this was challenging, there were and there will continue to be occasions when I will work under pressure. I am able to adapt to various work conditions - even if this means relocating to a different/new location - I work hard to achieve goals, and I always strive to find ways of developing my skill repertoire.
I look forward to receiving the opportunity to work for a planning organisation and if you need to contact me anytime please email me at jpgassin@gmail.com or you can call me on +61 406 941 841.
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Kathy Adzioski (added 05/04/2012)
I am currently looking for a part-time (permanent or temporary) or casual planning position so I can re-enter the workforce after having a baby (with the view to moving onto a permanent full-time position within the company in the future). While I was on maternity leave, several redundancies were offered at my previous company and my position was one of those made redundant, which is why I am now searching for a position. Ideally, I would prefer a company which will be family friendly. Please note though, although I have family commitments, I am also very career driven and will therefore make an outstanding contribution to any company!
I have a Masters in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Sydney, two Graduate Diplomas and a Bachelor degree in the field of Education, majoring in geography. I have approximately 4 years town planning experience with a range of Councils and private planning companies, as well as approximately 2 years project management experience with my most recent employer. I also have approximately 10 years teaching experience to adults, secondary and primary students, which also included tutoring International Students for the University of Sydney, with the Architecture and Planning Faculty. My combined planning and education experience enables me to work with a range of people, including non-planners as I can relay information in a most understandable manner. It also enables me to confidently present information to clients and in seminar situations. Finally, it enables me to thoroughly assess a range of material, including Development Assessments and government legislation.
I have worked on many projects ranging including the full preparation and submission of Development Applications, Section 96 Modifications and Change of Use Applications for such clients as Sydney Water, Roads and Traffic Authority, Penrith City Council, Campbelltown City Council, OneSteel and ALDI Supermarkets. I have also experience with government legislation and the NSW planning frameworks and have assisted in the preparation of Local Environmental Plans.
My interest in the planning field is extremely broad and I enjoy all disciplines of it and am extremely willing to involve myself in others, including Planning and Environmental Law. Furthermore, I am happy to involve myself in any further learning opportunities particularly as I see them as vital in this ever-changing field.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you feel that I can make a valuable contribution to your company! My email address is: kadzioski@optusnet.com.au and my mobile number is 0422-506-550.
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Jonathon Chapman (added 03/04/2012)
I am currently looking for work in Victoria or Melbourne after moving from the UK earlier in the year and would jump at the opportunity to assist in a entry level role or on a volunteer basis in any planning based organisation or Council in Victoria.
I graduated from the University of Manchester in 2006 following completion of a 4 year undergraduate Masters degree in Town and Country Planning.
For the past five years I have been employed in the planning department of a UK based property development company. I have extensive knowledge and experience in preparing and being the lead planning consultant for planning permit applications on a wide range of developments from 100sqm retail stores to 500 home residential developments, site acquisition appraisals, providing long term strategic planning and site advice, preparing and submitting heritage building consent applications as well as change of use applications relating to commercial property organising and co-ordinating pre-application discussions with Council referral agencies as well as presenting permit applications to committee. I am a fully chartered member of the Royal Town Planning Institute.
In addition to me own research and reading into the Victorian system I have attended training seminars on assessing Section 54 and 55 applications as well as planning scheme amendments, I feel I could be of immediate use and benefit and I am eager to assist your organisation in any way I can. I also have a Victorian drivers license as well as my own car.
Thank you for reading my post and if you would like to get in contact with me or see my CV and references please don't hesitate to email me on jonathon.a.chapman@gmail.com or phone on 0412834592
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Chris Twitchen (added 03/04/2012)
I am young graduate from the UK who has recently completed the RTPI accredited Planning & Development BSc at Birmingham City University. I graduated with a first class honours degree and have since had my final year project adapted for publication in the Town Planning Review journal. The project explores how the web can be used to engender greater participation in planning processes.
I studied an array of planning specific modules including; policies and plans, conservation and regeneration, sustainable development, people place and space and also design and development in the built environment. In addition to these modules I was exposed to wider property related issues including commercial investment, surveying and law. This combination has given me a firm grounding from which to launch my career and at present I am currently researching Australian planning legislation independently in order to ensure that any transition is made as easy as possible.
I am in Australia at the moment on a working holiday visa and wish to pursue employment in a suitable entry level planning related role, I am willing to consider any role in any region whether it be on a paid or on an unpaid internship/work experience basis.
I am a fresh graduate who is both eager and determined to get my career off the ground, for this reason I can promise any prospective employer the utmost dedication and professionalism. I would be delighted to hear from anybody who may find this post and my offer of assistance in any capacity of value.
I can be contacted via chris.twitchen@gmail.com or call me on 0405 093 065
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Deewa A Baral (added 23/03/2012)
Ph: 0478531443
Email: deewa_a@hotmail.com
I am a graduate planner with ‘Master of Urban and Regional Planning’ degree from The University of Sydney. I also have a Bachelor degree in Architecture.
I have almost 2 years of experience in urban/ rural planning and more than 5 years of experience in architectural design and project management, overseas. My recent work experience includes strategic planning, land development and review of building ordinances. I have working knowledge of statutory control, government legislations and planning frameworks of NSW.
I have also been involved in urban design projects including master planning, urban renewal and land subdivisions.
I am a good communicator and a competent user of CADD and graphics software like AutoCAD, Arc GIS, Photoshop, Illustrators, InDesign and MS Office.
I am an Australian resident, based in Sydney and seeking graduate level opportunities in statutory planning, strategic planning or urban design. I am also open to internship or volunteer positions.
I am eager to discuss potential opportunities, as I embark on this phase of my career.
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Gary Cheung, MPIA (added 21/03/2012)
Snapshots of Qualifications
2011: Graduate Certificate in Project Management (UTS)
2011: Completed mediation training with LEADR
2010: Master of Development Practice (Uni of Qld)
2006: Bachelor of Planning (UNSW)
I am a young planner living in Sydney seeking for career opportunities in NSW and interstate. I have recently completed my post-graduate study into project management at UTS and I am seeking opportunities to further develop these skills, In addition to project management, I have background in planning and development.
I have graduated from Bachelor of Planning at the University of New South Wales with Class 2 Division 1 Honours. in 2006 and a 2010 graduate of Master of Development Practice at the University of Queensland. I have completed my Graduate Certificate in Project Management at the UTS, Sydney and achieving 3 Distinctions and 1 Credit. I also had experience in both private and public sectors, having worked in as a town planner in GHD Pty Ltd (2009-2011), which include a yearlong secondment to Wagga Wagga City Council as a development officer, and urban design assistance in Annand Alcock Urban Design (2005). In addition, I have completed training in mediation and dispute resolutions at LEADR (Aug 2011). In addition, I have a particular interest in stakeholder management, community engagement and urban design.
I am confident that I hold the technical skills, experience and passion that will enable me to excel in any environment. Many thanks for reading my post and would be grateful if you would keep me in mind with regard to the possibility of a position within your organisation. Please do not hesitate to contact me to discussion about any opportunities. I look forward to hear from you soon.
Mobile: 0414887926
Email: gkl.cheung@gmail.com
LinkedIn: http://au.linkedin.com/pub/gary-cheung/28/689/911
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David Nolan (added 20/03/2012)
2010 Grad. Dip. Urban and Regional Planning, UNE
1995 Grad. Dip. Information Systems, University of Canberra
1991 B.AppSc. Quantity Surveying, University of Canberra
I am an enthusiastic recent planning postgraduate from the University of New England, Armidale. I graduated in 2010 with a distinction grade point average.
Since completing my planning degree, I have continued studies in project management and I am halfway through a Masters program externally at USQ.
I am currently employed with a Queensland Water Authority but not in a planning role. My recent employment has been as a team leader in the ICT sector. Prior to that I was employed in the construction sector as a quantity surveyor.
I am keen to put to my knowledge and experience to use in a statutory or strategic planning related field. My planning interests include development, sustainability and transport planning.
I am currently located in Brisbane but I would be prepared to travel elsewhere for the right role.
Please feel free to contact me if you would like a copy of my curriculum vitae or if you would like to discuss potential employment opportunities.
David Nolan
Phone: 0410 642 440
Email: david@nolan.net
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Marie-Louise Gray (added 19/03/2012)
I am a Chartered UK Planner with 5 years experience, currently working for a large multidisciplinary Consultancy. I am at present based in our Mumbai office, having taken the opportunity to move from the UK with the company in 2011 in order to broaden my working knowledge of company processes, develop my understanding of our global markets and experience a different culture. I gained my RTPI Chartered status in 2010.
My Planning experience ranges from Master Planning to Development Control and Policy Work and includes the following:
- Production of Planning Reports and Applications for both minor and major schemes;
- Preparation of notes for Public Inquiry;
- Attendance at committee meetings, Public Consultation events;
- Responding to Statutory and Non-Statutory Consultee objections and comments;
- Primary research and subsequent production of Background Evidence Reports for Local Development Framework components, on behalf of Local Authorities;
- Building excellent working relationships with Local Authority Development Control staff and Statutory Consultees, including pre-application discussions;
- Management of multidisciplinary teams in order to deliver planning application submissions of a high quality on time;
- EIA input;
- Assistance with the submission of Bids and procurement of work
Although my experience to date has primarily been Consultancy work, I also have an excellent understanding of Local Authority processes, having spent time within Council Offices as part of my summer placement during my time at University, in addition to more recent experience in preparing Background Studies and Draft Policy Documents on behalf of Local Authorities in the UK.
As you would expect from a Planner, I have extensive experience with Word, PowerPoint, etc. Before moving to India I was the Female Coordinator for RTPI Yorkshire and Humber region, which involved organising social events and the subsequent creation of Ladies in Planning (LIP) group.
I am eager grow my knowledge and experience of both Planning in general and Planning in other cultures/countries. I would have no reservations regarding relocation, as demonstrated by my current country of residence.
Marie-Louise Gray, MRTPI
+91 8652708888
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Diane Hall (added 13/03/2012)
I have an Advanced Diploma in Planning and the Spatial Envionment from Birmingham City University and arrived in Geelong Victoria in October 2011. I am looking to gain experience in the Victorian planning legislative framework. I have two years experience as a Planning Assistant in the UK and gained my qualification whilst working full time. I handled a high volume of cases and have some experience in Appeals work with a special interest in conservation and heritage buildings.
I would like the opportunity to enter any planning department to gain hands on experience and am preparared to undertake planning support roles to build up my knowledge of the Victorian planning system.
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Regina Sixuan Li (added 08/03/2012)
Mobile: 0449205303
Email: s.li@uqconnect.edu.au
I am in Brisbane and looking for job opportunity/work experience in the field of Statutory and strategic planning, transport planning. It is my last semester in the Master’s program of Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Queensland. With permanent Residency visa I am able to work full time and without location restriction.
Before immigrating to Australia, I spent several years gainfully employed within the transport planning field after receiving a Bachelor of Engineering Management. Firstly I worked as a transport engineer for a government enterprise, where my position required me to generate feasibility reports for new highway planning, as well as proposing optimal solutions for existing highways in order to deliver a safe and efficient transport corridor for the movement of people and freight. My second place of employment was within a private sector specialising in rapid transit/railway signalling system projects for a well-known multinational company. My position required me to develop and maintain customers to ensure that the company is successfully positioned above the competition to capture and deliver projects. This job also provided opportunities to work within an international team. As part of team, I facilitated bidding work within the organization by producing high quality proposals in a timely fashion to help secure large projects. I was also involved in the consultation and negotiation with customers to clarify the tender terms and conditions.
I believe that my technical background within the transportation industry has given me an excellent foundation for future planning work. However, to give myself a more localised understanding of planning within the Australian context I commenced study at the University of Queensland. This has given me exposure to planning regulations, methodology and principles and legislation. Recently I also contributed to current research of improving urban life for company AECOM.
In addition to formal study and to further expand my exposure to planning field, I have been an active member of the GPEM School Student Consultative Committee at the University of Queensland, as well as a member of the Young Planners Committee in the QLD region. I regularly attend meetings and participate in activities for our faculty and the young planner’s group, contributing my unique perspective within the field, which also helped me improve my organisational and leadership skills.
If you'd like to receive a copy of my complete CV and references please feel free to contact me. Thank you for your time and consideration.
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Stuart Morrison (added 27/02/2012)
I am a young, enthusiastic and hard- working town planner from the North of Scotland who is looking to build a career in Australia. I graduated from the University of Aberdeen with an Msc in Rural Planning and Environmental Management in 2009 (RTPI & RICS Accredited) and recently submitted my Assessment of Professional Competence to the Royal Town Planning Institute with a view to becoming a full member after 26 months of full time employment. Prior to the Msc, I also gained an MA in Geography from Aberdeen University. During this period of study, and coupled with a period of travelling, I developed a wider understanding of the relationships between places and the social, economic and political environment and how planning influences and shapes places within different international contexts.
As well as being well qualified academically, I have worked for Local Government where I dealt with public enquiries as well as processing a wide variety of planning applications such as new build housing, the erection of wind turbines, large retail applications, change of use applications and planning applications for listed building and in conservation areas. I also took on some enforcement cases, and developed an understanding of the enforcement process, as well as developing further my own negotiating skills. Combining my educational and professional experience I have an excellent grasp of the challenges facing the planning profession and have a good approach to overcoming them. I have a passion for sustainable development and for enabling development that the public have an active interest in, so that communities reflect the wishes of the people that live in them. I am highly motivated, dedicated and positive individual. I have good organisational and interpersonal skills and I work well under pressure within specific timeframes and other limitations. I have a flexible approach and an adaptable skill set that enables me to work successfully under my own guidance and also as part of a team, including with a range of multi-disciplinary professionals.
Thank you for taking the time to read my letter. I would be grateful if you would keep me in mind with regard to the possibility of a position within your organisation. Should you wish to discuss any upcoming vacancy, I would be happy to be contacted at; stuart.morrison.08@aberdeen.ac.uk or by telephone +447966557017.
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Timothy Lubcke (added 21/02/2012)
Phone: 0422446264
Email: tim.lubcke@genadaptation.com
LinkedIn: http://au.linkedin.com/in/mothlubcke
BSc Biodiversity and Conservation (applied ecology and Natural Resource Management), 2007, Flinders University SA
Since then;
- 1 year of experience in Photogrammetry (GPS data collection and map product production from aerial photography),
- 4 years experience in atmospheric chemistry and meteorological monitoring and analysis, including for urban air quality with the SA EPA (thus exposure to state and national legislation)
I have;
- project management skills demonstrated in the production of remote research facilities (ie. atmospheric chemistry, meteorology, soil moisture and temperature),
- excellent science communication skills demonstrated through the production of online multimedia (from website production to video presentations), professional reporting (from internal technical reports to governmental proposals and contribution to significant state reports) and public presenting (both in relation to my research efforts and demonstrating undergraduate practicals),
- Senior first aid, Working safely at heights and Construction site OHS certification,
- a passion for increased sustainability in our actions demonstrated through my personal efforts in science communication.
I have proven myself highly capable in tackling new fields of research or engagement and believe I have many avenues open to me with an employer enthusiastic in working with me to reach my potential. I am highly motivated in a wide range of topics regarding environmental governance and suit both physical and sedentary positions. More information can be found on my LinkedIn page.
I am situated in Adelaide, SA, however am looking for full time (and ideally, ongoing) work in the greater Melbourne region.
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Daniel Guiney (added 16/02/2012)
I graduated from the University of Ulster, Northern Ireland in June 2011 with a Master's in Planning and Property Development. My degree consisted of three years undergraduate study and one year study at master's level. My degree is accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute
Please find a list of my modules below.
- Year 1: Law, economics, development process, financial mathematics and valuation, planning perspectives, communication skills for sustainability and spatial analysis.
- Year 2: Real estate finance and appraisal, planning and property law, valuation of urban property, ethics and professional practice, property economics and market analysis, spatial planning.
- Year 3: Community planning and social policy, real estate finance and appraisal, valuation of urban property, research methods and individual investigative report, city competitiveness, imaging the city, environmental impact of land and property development, transport and society.
- Final year: Project management, regeneration appraisal and finance, sustainable urban form, integrated planning and transport, research design and regeneration project, international planning and development practice, place management and marketing.
Since I graduated I have done voluntary work with a charitable organisation in Belfast, Northern Ireland which provides disadvantaged communities with free planning advice.
I am currently living in Sydney and I would be prepared to travel anywhere within the City or outskirts.
I have an excellent ability to interact with a wide range of people which is as a result of my active listening skills. These skills combined with my aptitude to solve problems and my leadership qualities resulted in me being elected to represent my fellow students during my master’s year at university. This role coupled with modules such as Project Management have helped me flourish my organisational skills.
I look forward to hearing from you and please do not hesitate in contacting me if you require any additional information.
tel:0404 721069
email: daniel.guiney@hotmail.co.uk