SCOTT PRICE
SOUTH BUNBURY
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Acting Director Infrastructure & Development
Shire of Capel
06.2024 - Current
- Acting in higher duties on several occasions (annual leave relief) including stints of up to 4 weeks at a time.
- Representing the Directorate for the various Council Briefing sessions and Ordinary Council Meetings
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Oversight and coordination of the Shire’s Capital Works Program implementation
- Continuation of key actions identified within the Shire’s Corporate Business Plan.
Manager Development Services
Shire of Capel
08.2022 - Current
- Oversight of the Shire’s Planning, Building and Environmental Health Services
- Significant involvement in the oversight and coordination of the Development Services staff, including the mentoring and development of 18 direct reports
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Led a series of reviews of the current planning framework.
- Introduced a local planning policy and scheme amendment to coincide with the Shire’s involvement in the South West Design Review Panel
- Represented the Shire in several State Administrative Tribunal cases, including mediation, directions hearings, and final hearings
- Project managed the Shire’s review of the current Developer Contribution Plan, and oversaw the adoption of a new Developer Contribution Plan and accompanying scheme amendment
- Assisted with the business case to apply for State and Federal government funding to de-constrain land and development potential in North Capel and Boyanup
- Undertook a multi-criteria analysis of potential sites and assisted Hatch/Roberts Day with the business case for the development of a future Agribusiness precinct within the Shire
- Assessed various Local Structure Plans and Local Development Plans and providing recommendations to the Western Australian Planning Commission.
- Planned and budgeted accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate smoothly.
Coordinator Statutory Planning
Shire of Capel
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Significant involvement in the oversight and coordination of the Development Services staff, including the mentoring and development of Planning Officers and Senior Planning Officers
- Overhaul and implementation of the Shire’s Duty Planner service
- Handling of several Joint Development Assessment Panel applications and undertaking the assessments as part of the responsible authority report
- Introduced a local planning policy to guide discretion for Officers when assessing Extractive Industry land uses. The introduction also involved several community consultation sessions and a workshop with industry leaders prior to final adoption
- Created an interaction skills matrix for staff to input as part of their professional development and the soft skills they sought further education in.
- Introduced a condition clearance matrix for significant development applications.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Senior Planning Officer
City of Subiaco
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Predominantly responsible for upholding the statutory obligations of the City and determining development applications within the 60/90 day period
- Handling of several Joint Development Assessment Panel applications and undertaking the assessments as part of the responsible authority report
- Undertook the assessment of a State Development Assessment Unit application
- Liaised with DevelopmentWA regarding the land within the City that had been identified by the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority
- Assisted with such projects as the Subiaco Oval Redevelopment and the Subi-East revitalisation
- Participated in the Duty Planner roster by providing quality and timely responses to both community members and developers
- Mentored junior staff and conducted reviews of planning assessments written by Planning Officers prior to being signed for determination by the Manager Planning Services.
Senior Planning Officer
Town of Cambridge
09.2020 - 10.2021
- Predominantly responsible for upholding the statutory obligations of the Town and determining development applications within the 60/90 day period
- Handling of several Joint Development Assessment Panel applications and undertaking the assessments as part of the responsible authority report
- Participated in the Duty Planner roster by providing quality and timely responses to both community members and developers
- Represented the Town in several State Administrative Tribunal cases, including mediation, directions hearings, and final hearings
- Undertook rostered minute-taking for Ordinary Council Meetings
- Mentored junior staff and conducted reviews of planning assessments written by Planning Officers prior to being signed for determination by the Manager Planning Services.
- Enhanced team productivity by conducting regular performance reviews and providing constructive feedback.
Statutory Urban Planner
City of South Perth
07.2018 - 09.2020
- Predominantly responsible for upholding the statutory obligations of the City and determining development applications within the 60/90 day period
- Handling of several Joint Development Assessment Panel applications and undertaking the assessments as part of the responsible authority report
- Participated in the Duty Planner roster by providing quality and timely responses to both community members and developers
- Represented the City in several State Administrative Tribunal cases, including mediation, directions hearings, and final hearings.
Strategic Urban Planner
City of South Perth (secondment)
02.2019 - 09.2019
- Implementing a complex scheme amendment for the Preston Street retail precinct
- Assisted with the implementation of the South Perth Activity Centre Plan
- Conducted reviews of several local planning policies and presented to Council for final adoption.
Statutory Planning Officer
City of Fremantle
11.2015 - 07.2018
- Predominantly responsible for upholding the statutory obligations of the City and determining development applications within the 60/90 day period
- Handling of several Joint Development Assessment Panel applications and undertaking the assessments as part of the responsible authority report
- Participated in the Duty Planner roster by providing quality and timely responses to both community members and developers
- Represented the City in several State Administrative Tribunal cases, including mediation, directions hearings, and final hearings.
Education
Bachelor of Urban & Regional Planning (Honours) -
Curtin University
Perth, WA02.2015
MBA -
Victoria University
Melbourne, VIC02.2022
Emerging Leaders Course Graduate -
Australian Institute of Management (AIM)
Perth08.2023
Australasian Management Challenge -
LG Professionals
11.2021
Skills
- Strong Knowledge of Planning System
- Project Management
- Strategies and Goals
- Budget Management
- Creativity and Innovation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- People Management
- Operations Management
Accomplishments
- 2023 - South West Football League: Ag Nutrien Championship League Representative
- 2022 - Cottesloe Amateur Football Club: Senior Vice-Captain
- 2021 - Cottesloe Amateur Football Club: Committee & Leadership Group Member
- 2019 - Wembley Amateur Football Club: Executive Board Member
- 2018 - North Fremantle Amateur Football Club: Executive Board Member
- 2015 - East Fremantle Football Club (WAFL): Senior Squad Representative
Interests
General interests include sport and fitness, food, travel, music, culture, learning, and socialising.
Timeline
Acting Director Infrastructure & Development
Shire of Capel
06.2024 - Current
Manager Development Services
Shire of Capel
08.2022 - Current
Coordinator Statutory Planning
Shire of Capel
04.2022 - 08.2022
Senior Planning Officer
City of Subiaco
10.2021 - 04.2022
Senior Planning Officer
Town of Cambridge
09.2020 - 10.2021
Strategic Urban Planner
City of South Perth (secondment)
02.2019 - 09.2019
Statutory Urban Planner
City of South Perth
07.2018 - 09.2020
Statutory Planning Officer
City of Fremantle
11.2015 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Urban & Regional Planning (Honours) -
Curtin University
MBA -
Victoria University
Emerging Leaders Course Graduate -
Australian Institute of Management (AIM)
Australasian Management Challenge -
LG Professionals
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