Clay Logan
Summary
Knowledgeable Planning Officer with proven track record in developing and executing strategic plans that align with organizational goals. Successfully implemented effective resource management strategies and streamlined processes. Demonstrated expertise in project coordination and stakeholder communication to ensure timely and efficient completion of initiatives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Planning officer - Hunter and Northern Region
NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure
04.2023 - Current
- Assessment of planning proposals
- Local Environmental Plan Amendments and rezonings
- Gateway alterations
- Section 3.22 amendments
- Local strategic reviews and advice to Council
- Briefing note regarding the implementation of the Housing and Productivity Contribution (HPC) framework
- Council Support
- Timely respond to customer and Council inquiries
- Contribute, develop, implement and review policy as required
- Undertake assessments of local strategies and provide responses to Council
- Mentoring student planners
- Correspondence and Ministerial
Regional Assessments
NSW Department of Planning & Environment
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Assessment of Part 4 Development Applications
- Assessment of State Significant Developments (SSD)
- Modification to Project Approvals
- Attending City of Gosford Design Advisory Panel for specific developments seeking design excellence within the CBD area of Gosford
Senior Planner (Development Assessment)
Coffs Harbour City Council
03.2019 - 08.2022
- Assessment of development applications including designated and regionally significant
- Review of SEARs
- Pre lodgement advice
- Planning Panel and Council reports
- Liaison with private and public sector applicants
- Assessment of Bush Fire Attack Level (BAL)
Town Planner (Development Assessment)
MidCoast Council
03.2018 - 01.2019
- Development assessment
- Providing development application advice
- Assisting with planning inquiries and general development advice
- Process improvements to update assessment templates and electronic stamping
Town Planner (Development Assessment)
City of Parramatta
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Development assessments
- Independent Hearing Assessment Panel (IHAP) reports
- Process improvements – the formal surrender of consent
- Providing general development advice and responding to planning inquiries
Planning Advisory Officer
City of Parramatta
01.2014 - 02.2017
- Facilitating pre-development meetings and duty planning
- Assessing development applications prior to lodgement
- Organising pre-lodgement meetings with developers and internal stakeholders
Town Planner
City of Darwin
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Development application assessment
- Darwin Central Business District Master Plan
- Community Consultation
- Council reports
- Land use audits
- Urban thermal mapping
- Technical advice on amendments to Northern Territory Planning Schemes
Town Planner (Development Assessment)
Wagga Wagga City Council
09.2010 - 12.2012
- Development assessment
- Duty planning
- Pre-lodgement advice
- Social network implementation
Skills
- Environmental planning
- Community engagement
- Site plan review
- Land use planning
- Zoning regulations
- Customer service
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Relationship building
Timeline
Planning officer - Hunter and Northern Region
NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure
04.2023 - Current
Regional Assessments
NSW Department of Planning & Environment
08.2022 - 04.2023
Senior Planner (Development Assessment)
Coffs Harbour City Council
03.2019 - 08.2022
Town Planner (Development Assessment)
MidCoast Council
03.2018 - 01.2019
Town Planner (Development Assessment)
City of Parramatta
03.2017 - 03.2018
Planning Advisory Officer
City of Parramatta
01.2014 - 02.2017
Town Planner
City of Darwin
01.2013 - 12.2013
Town Planner (Development Assessment)
Wagga Wagga City Council
09.2010 - 12.2012
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