MICHAEL HUGGINS
Perth,WA
Summary
Experienced Planning Officer in the Land Use Planning team at the Department of Planning, Lands, and Heritage, eager to take on new challenges and leverage expertise in the planning framework within a dynamic and collaborative team setting. Demonstrated reliability and strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing, to foster positive relationships and achieve team goals successfully.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Strategic and Statutory Planner
City of Wanneroo
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Provided valuable support to the Strategic Planning team, actively participating in public consultations for the coastal management strategy and conducting in-depth research on pertinent local government planning policies and strategies.
- Collaborated effectively with the Statutory Planning team through assessing a diverse range of development applications and providing thorough advice to the general public
Project Officer Internship
Department of Transport
10.2023 - 01.2023
- Leveraged proficient research and literature review capabilities to actively contribute to a significant large-scale scenario testing project.
- Conducted comprehensive data analysis encompassing land use. transportation, economic, social and environmental factors for predicting the future planning of Perth
- Collaborated and engaged with a variety of economic and planning consultants to progress forwards with the scenario testing project
Planning Officer
Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage
01.2023 - Current
- Working in Land Use Planning directorate for the Metro Central team as a Planning Officer
- Conducted comprehensive evaluation and analysis of over 100 development and subdivision applications, resulting in decisive determinations.
- Collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders, including local and state government agencies and applicants at a professional level
- Prepared internal memorandums and recommendation reports to Managers and Directors that align with the Legalisation and Department Policies and Work Instructions.
- Collaborated with various internal and external stakeholders, including local and state government agencies and applicants at a professional level
- Provided guidance and assistance to new members of the team by educating them on application software and the process of assessing applications.
- Completed the assessment of high level proposals including Precinct Structure Plans, Scheme Amendments, Form 4A's Section 40's, and Local Development Plans.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (Honors) - Urban and Regional Planning -
Curtin University
Perth, WASkills
- Relationship building
- Multitasking
- Task prioritisation
- Self motivation
- Critical thinking
- Customer Service
- Decision Making
- Effective Communication
- Leadership
- GIS Mapping
- Time Management
- Research and analysis
State
WA
City
Perth
Zip
6025
References
- Ben Hesketh, 6551 9980, ben.hesketh@dplh.wa.gov.au
- Kathryn Merrick, 6551 6600, kathryn.merrick@transport.wa.gov.au
Timeline
Project Officer Internship
Department of Transport
10.2023 - 01.2023
Planning Officer
Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage
01.2023 - Current
Strategic and Statutory Planner
City of Wanneroo
11.2022 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Arts (Honors) - Urban and Regional Planning -
Curtin University
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