Aaron Burness
Croydon
Summary
Meticulous, organised, and reflective Statutory Planner with a rapidly developing knowledge of the Victorian Planning Scheme, Planning & Environment Act, and Subdivisions Act. Demonstrating a strong ability to undertake the efficient and effective assessment and management of planning permit applications within a timely manner while simultaneously engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Planning Officer (Full-time)
Yarra Ranges Shire Council
08.2023 - Current
- Demonstrate effective and timely management of a wide range of planning permit applications including use, development and subdivision applications.
- Organise and facilitate pre-application meetings with guidance of Senior Planners.
- Undertake extensive levels of detail and evidenced based review and compile information from multiple sources to enable effective decision-making.
- Actively engage with internal and external bodies to determine best outcomes.
- Actively contribute to team building exercises to support positive culture.
Statutory Planner (Full-time)
Latrobe City Council
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Undertook effective and timely management of a wide range of planning permit applications, including but not limited to use, development and subdivision, delivering over 90% of decisions within prescribed Statutory timeframes.
- Facilitated effective and timely pre-application meetings with customers related to rural use and development applications including residents and developers.
- Provided specialised planning advice to internal teams at Council.
- Gained exposure to a range of large industrial and residential subdivision proposals put forward to Council
Graduate Planner (Part-time)
Latrobe City Council
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Assessed a range of minor planning permit applications, including VicSmart, Secondary Consent & Written Advice.
- Undertook quality checks of planning permit applications identifying relevant permit triggers and referrals.
- Worked directly with Senior Planners gaining valuable exposure to day-to-day operations of Council Planning Department.
- Received and managed extensive number of customer calls per day.
Student Planner (Part-time)
Latrobe City Council
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Facilitated preparation and delivery of Planning Scheme Amendments.
- Assisted Senior Planners with day-to-day tasks related to strategic projects.
- Provided strategic referral advice on behalf of Strategic Planning team to Statutory Planning team for planning permit applications.
- Undertook site and desktop specific reviews of locations identified for extensive strategic planning review.
Education
Bachelor (Honours) Urban & Regional Planning - Urban Planning
RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC2022
Skills
- Adaptability & Problem Solving
- Report Writing and Documentation
- Conflict Resolution
- Stakeholder Management
- Research & Analysis
- Interpersonal Communication
Timeline
Planning Officer (Full-time)
Yarra Ranges Shire Council
08.2023 - Current
Statutory Planner (Full-time)
Latrobe City Council
11.2022 - 08.2023
Graduate Planner (Part-time)
Latrobe City Council
05.2022 - 11.2022
Student Planner (Part-time)
Latrobe City Council
01.2022 - 05.2022
Bachelor (Honours) Urban & Regional Planning - Urban Planning
RMIT University
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