Amy van den Nieuwenhof
Summary
Diligent and self-motivated candidate with a strong background in strategic planning and state government, alongside an interest in stakeholder engagement and the long-term success of public open spaces. Seeking an ongoing position offering opportunities to utilise interpersonal, time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Leader
NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment
06.2023 - Current
- Deliver on planning proposal assessment stages (scoping, Gateway, exhibition, finalisation), within statutory timeframes
- Engage and collaborate with stakeholders (including developers, state agencies, Councils, consultants and community) to solve complex planning issues including
- Prepare detailed consultant briefs to support projects and manage over 10 consultants from inception to final delivery
- Manage budgets of over $1million, including reviewing and processing invoice, tracking spending and preparing budget reports
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to processes and procedures.
- Conduct training and mentor 4 team members to develop skills and accuracy, promote productivity and complete work within allocated timeframes.
Senior Planner
NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Critically reviewed and assessed planning proposals against relevant policy frameworks
- Prepared high-quality assessment reports and briefing notes within statutory timeframes and with appropriate recommendations for manager and executive consideration
- Prepared government correspondence, including Ministerial Briefing Notes and Budget Estimate papers.
- Secretariat support for steering committees and working groups
- Assisted with public exhibition processes, including community forums and referrals to key agencies
- Assisted with consultant management, including preparing scopes of work, scheduling deliverables, reviewing draft and final reports.
- Developed and updated buget and work tracking spreadsheets for process monitoring and reporting
Social Research Officer
UTS Institute for Public Policy and Governance
06.2018 - 12.2020
- Led the preparation and delivery of Shellharbour Council's Open Space Needs Analysis and Strategy, and Community Facilities Needs Analysis and Strategy.
- Prepared quotes and tenders for local and state government advisory work
- Undertook qualitative and quantitative research and analysis to inform development of policies and strategies,
- Prepared high-quality and public facing reports, strategies and policy papers.
- Attended relevant training sessions to improve skills in community engagement and consultation.
Policy Analyst
NSW Ministry Of Health
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Reviewed data and key information to inform and support decision making, including Ministerial Briefs
- Drafted and presented reports that recommended updates to current legislation, regulations and policies.
- Provided communications and secretariat support to build and maintain partnerships with stakeholders, including working groups and steering committees
- Assessed opportunities to improve health policy outcomes through KPIs and other policy reforms, with a particular emphasis on driving clinical quality and safety reforms.
Strategic Planner
Liverpool City Council
06.2016 - 09.2017
- Assessed planning proposals against relevant planning frameworks
- Prepared Council reports with recommendations for progressing planning proposals
- Prepared plain English information for public exhibition
- Maintained partnerships with key stakeholders, including proponents, internal council stakeholders, state government and other regulatory authorities.
Urban Planner
Ratio Consultants
11.2014 - 05.2016
- Reviewed and assessed planning applications to identify key issues and assisted with identifying design solutions to issues
- Maintained and applied knowledge of local and state government codes and requirements regarding land use.
- Prepared development application reports, including assessment against relevant approval criteria
- Arranged and organized tribunal applications
- Liaised with key stakeholders, including clients and Council stakeholders to ensure optimal progression of projects
- Corresponded with clients and project contributors to provide status updates and solidify timelines.
- Managed project administration including filing documents properly and on time.
Planning Officer
Loddon Shire Council
04.2014 - 11.2016
- Reviewed and assessed planning applications to verify compliance with requirements such as siting, building height and parking ratios across a range of land uses including residential, commercial and industrial
- Prepared Council reports, including recommendations for approval and development conditions
- Presented at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal
- Provided planning advice to proponents, community members, other council staff and referral authorities.
Education
Masters of International Public Health -
University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW12.2019
Masters of Planning And Environment -
RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC06.2014
Bachelor of International And Global Studies -
University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW06.2011
Skills
- Building and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships
- Meaningful community engagement
- Complex problem solving and balancing of competing technical issues
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Project and budget management
- Excellent written and verbal communication, tailored to audience
- Time management in fast-paced environment
Certification
- International Association for Public Participation (IAP2)
- Member of the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA), 2014 – present
- Participant in PIA mentoring programs, 2022-2023
- Victoria Young Planners Committee member, June 2014 – April 2015
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Team Leader
NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment
06.2023 - Current
Senior Planner
NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment
01.2021 - 05.2023
Social Research Officer
UTS Institute for Public Policy and Governance
06.2018 - 12.2020
Policy Analyst
NSW Ministry Of Health
09.2017 - 06.2018
Strategic Planner
Liverpool City Council
06.2016 - 09.2017
Urban Planner
Ratio Consultants
11.2014 - 05.2016
Planning Officer
Loddon Shire Council
04.2014 - 11.2016
Masters of International Public Health -
University of Sydney
Masters of Planning And Environment -
RMIT University
Bachelor of International And Global Studies -
University of Sydney
- International Association for Public Participation (IAP2)
- Member of the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA), 2014 – present
- Participant in PIA mentoring programs, 2022-2023
- Victoria Young Planners Committee member, June 2014 – April 2015
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