Lamija (Mia) Tulumović
Newcastle,NSW
Summary
Motivated candidate experienced in working with interdisciplinary professionals to develop progressive and research-backed social policies and initiatives.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Coordinator
Greater Cities Commission, NSW Government
11.2022 - Current
- Working in a collaborative team to deliver ambitious whole-of-agency research program and initiatives including:
- Greater Cities Commission Undergraduate Internship (theme; cities for women are cities for everyone)
- Access and Inclusion in Residential Design Guide, cross-disability housing framework for housing equity in Australia
- Inclusive Places, qualitative study into understanding needs of LGBTQIA+ communities in planning
- Partnering with First Nations Communities in Planning, international study of partnerships between First Nations communities and planning authorities to co-develop city and regional plans.
- People’s Pulse, longitudinal study of people sentiment across Six Cities to inform decision making and develop people-centred, place-based planning strategies
- Urban Histories of the Six Cities, social and urban analysis of historic, post-colonial development of Six Cities
- Providing project management and administrative support for successful delivery of research program, including governance and reporting of projects, project procurement and brief development, budget coordination, risk analysis, aligning with delivery time frames and evaluation and monitoring tasks
- Led inaugural GCC internship program…
- Contributing to development of communication materials and supporting documents to disseminate research project outcomes to Executive, Commissioners, CEO and other internal and external stakeholders
- Coordinating research activities that promote thought leadership and greater awareness and understanding of leading and best practice research and policy issues
- Managing research partnerships across research institutions, industry, government and community.
Research Assistant
University Of Newcastle
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Research Assistant to Dr Irene Perez-Lopez, Senior Lecturer at School of Architecture and Built Environment
- Undertaking research, analysis, literature and policy reviews to compile bodies of work including:
- Rethinking Estuary Urbanism- Preparing Australian estuary cities for changes to come in the climate and biodiversity emergency
- An investigation of opportunities and challenges of urban estuaries in the climate crisis, developing new urban strategies that embrace the constant presence of water
- Re-discovering the Coquun: Giving personhood to the Hunter River
- An exploration of ‘hydrosocial’ relationships between communities and their water systems, advocating for strategies and policies that promote ecological wellbeing and cultural respect
- Analysing information and applying critical and creative thinking techniques to generate new ideas and recommendations
- Disseminating research findings and preparing communication materials to present to various stakeholders, identifying opportunities for collaboration and implementation
- Developing project summaries, outcomes, evaluation measures, success criteria and proposed budget to prepare grants and secure future funding
- Publishing research reports and project updates through mapping and digital rendering
- Working remotely and managing workload and priorities independently within agreed time frames and parameters.
Graduate Project Officer
Maitland City Council
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Worked in a collaborative team to facilitate delivery of public building projects in line with priorities of Council’s Capital Works Program
- Briefed, procured, and coordinated external consultants and contractors to undertake site investigations, develop designs, manage project costs, and to commence construction works
- Interpreted and summarised design needs of internal and external stakeholders to determine, develop, and communicate project scope and briefings
- Performed project management tasks to ensure accordance with approved design plans and specifications, budget allocations and time constraints
- Attended team meetings to resolve technical and project issues and review project schedules
- Ensured adherence to safety and environmental codes, council standards and procedures
- Applied for grant funding in line with professional reporting requirements and timelines.
Architectural Technician/Draftsperson
IDW Architecture + Interiors
03.2018 - 06.2021
- Undertook building site investigations for measurements and preparation of site analysis information
- Communicated effectively through verbal, graphic, visual means with clients, consultants, stakeholders, council authorities, and design team
- Performed project management tasks to ensure accordance with approved design plans and specifications, budget allocations and time constraints
- Produced schematic design drawings, developed design and technical construction documentation on Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) software
- Developed technical specifications used by contractors and engineers to build project
- Applied knowledge of NCC, Australian Standards and state and local planning requirements
- Led Franklin Primary School redevelopment project and attended fortnightly site meetings, managed budget and time frame, and mitigated arising issues including asbestos
- Supported design team to prepare design submission for Friends School Redevelopment and Macquarie Island Research Station project, including schematic design drafting, estimates of required costs and resourcing
- Prepared Development Applications, CLC’s, Building Permits, and client invoices.
Education
Master of Architecture -
University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW2022
Bachelor of Environmental Design - Architecture
University of Tasmania
Launceston, TAS2016
High School Diploma -
Fahan School
Hobart, TAS12.2012
Skills
- Research Reporting
- Research Design
- Regulatory Compliance
- Document Management
- Technical and Research Paper Writing
- Project Planning
- Problem-Solving
- Adobe Applications
- Documentation Skills
- Project Management
- Research and Analysis
- Microsoft Office Suite
Timeline
Research Coordinator
Greater Cities Commission, NSW Government
11.2022 - Current
Research Assistant
University Of Newcastle
06.2022 - 12.2023
Graduate Project Officer
Maitland City Council
01.2022 - 11.2022
Architectural Technician/Draftsperson
IDW Architecture + Interiors
03.2018 - 06.2021
Master of Architecture -
University of Newcastle
Bachelor of Environmental Design - Architecture
University of Tasmania
High School Diploma -
Fahan School
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