Riley Brown

I currently lead a team of 13 planning professionals, including town planners, transport engineers, landscapers and administration staff. I have also had the opportunity to act as Manager of Development Services for an interim period of 3 months. Key tasks and achievements include:

• Overseeing the approval of over half a billion dollars of development over the last 12 months, including multiple JDAP and SDAU applications, large scale subdivisions and complex development applications
• Delegating and allocating work/applications to the team of town planners
• Providing the state government with feedback on planning reform on behalf of the city
• Coaching and training of new and existing staff
• Providing internal statutory comments on scheme amendments, structure plans and policy proposals
• Council report writing

Key tasks and achievements included:

• Preparation of scheme amendments
• Creation and adoption of the Shire's first suite of local planning policies
• Processing and assessment of mining tenement proposals and pastoral lease applications
• Updating of the local planning framework to prepare for the April total solar eclipse
• Carrying out of compliance action on behalf of the Shire (specifically in relation to the informal Blowholes Shacks)

As a member of the Statutory Planning Business Unit, I had direct exposure to a wide range of complex planning applications. Key tasks included:

• Coordinating referrals for subdivision applications
• Assessment and determination of development applications
• General record keeping
• Report writing
• Answering general public inquiries
• Conducting desktop analyses to ensure compliance with the local planning framework
• Coordinating correspondence with residents regarding planning outcomes
• Research regain policy amendments and planning reforms
• Providing advice to residents regarding the planning process

After working at McDonald's for 6 years, I was promoted to the position of Business Manager at age 21. I led a senior management team of 15 managers and a crew base of 110 crew. Responsible for over $15 million worth of annual product sales. Primary tasks included:

• Representing the store in local events and networks
• Management of local store marketing through various channels
• Development and implementation of business plans and strategies
• Ensuring compliance to Occupations Health and Safety regulations and general management of the OHS portfolio
• Ensuring compliance of labour laws and employee relation regulations
• Negotiation of employment contracts
• Customer engagement and service
• Sales projections and local research
• Implementation of training schedules and coaching sessions
• Monthly, quarterly and annual reporting of financial figures and results
• Payroll management