Tom Stanistreet
Summary
Qualified Urban Planner with a strong work ethic, willingness to learn, resilience and a deep interest in helping to shape urban spaces. Solid understanding and application of legislation, planning controls and development processes. knowledge and assessment of complex development related applications, including Local Planning Panel, Heritage Items, and Existing Use Right assessments. Excellent time management, planning and organization skills exhibited while working full time at Inner West Council undertaking various tasks. Strong communication skills and experience in collaborative environments. Committed to effective customer and stakeholder service. A valued, positive and supportive team member.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Town Planner
Inner West Council
09.2023 - Current
- Assessed Development Applications (including Local Planning Panel applications), Modification Applications (Section 4.55 1, 1A, and 2), Section 8.2 Reviews, and Heritage Exemption Certificates for compliance with relevant Environmental Planning Instruments (LEP, DCP, SEPP) to achieve growth and within residential, commercial, and industrial zones within the Inner West.
- Experience within a fast-paced environment within the E-Planning Team at Inner West Council undertaking the lodgement of over 1000 Development related applications on the NSW Planning Portal.
- Assisted in community engagement with weekly Duty Planning commitments via phone, e-mail, and face-to-face.
- Undertook various projects to assist in ongoing business improvements, including testing for AI in planning, API testing, and TechnologyOne upgrades (Council interface).
- Attended training and skills development classes, including resilience training, report writing, solar access, and plan reading classes.
Development Advisory Officer
Bayside Council
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Analysed Development Applications and Certificates to ensure they were ready for lodgement and in line with relevant legislation and Council policy.
- Gained experience in utilising multiple Development Control Plans and the Exempt and Complying Development SEPP 2008.
- Assisted in the processing of larger Development Applications through lodging pre-development application meetings.
- Advised key stakeholders of the development process, planning controls, plans, and future strategies e.g., Local Strategic Planning Statements and Housing Strategies.
- Worked closely with Coordinators to upskill Council lodgement procedures and streamlining application integration with State Government platforms such as the NSW Planning Portal.
- Used multiple communication methods to assist customers concerns about Development Applications.
Retail Assistant
TK Maxx
09.2019 - 04.2022
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
- Used visual merchandising of stock in appealing ways to boost sales and reach targets.
- Worked closely with shift manager and assistants to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Assisted customers efficiently in person and via phone providing information on stock and operations
Picker Packer
Toll
11.2018 - 02.2019
- Assisted in the processing of orders for Revlon Cosmetics.
- Learned new processes, health and safety standards and workplace requirements.
- Handled multiple calls per day to address customer inquiries.
Tennis Coach
Canberra School of Tennis
04.2014 - 01.2019
- Worked as tennis coach and administrative support for Canberra School of Tennis (CSOT), teaching children and adults of all ages tailored to their ability.
- Gained strong communication and leadership skills in training customers, and new staff members.
Education
Bachelor of Planning - Urban Planning
Macquarie University
Sydney, NSW02.2023
Year 12 Completion -
Canberra Grammar School
11.2017
Skills
- Assessed complex Development Applications (heritage items, heritage conservation areas, Existing Use Rights, Local Planning Panel applications)
- Experience utilising E-planning systems - NSW Planning Portal, TechnologyOne, Objective Trapeze, Archistar (AI)
- Experience with various Environmental Planning Instruments (Acts, Regulations, LEPs, DCPs, SEPPs)
- Experience with testing new process and business improvements
- Land use analysis
- Experience as a positive team member
- Strong Customer service
- Drivers Licence (Manual)
- White Card (NSW)
Timeline
Graduate Town Planner
Inner West Council
09.2023 - Current
Development Advisory Officer
Bayside Council
04.2022 - 08.2023
Retail Assistant
TK Maxx
09.2019 - 04.2022
Picker Packer
Toll
11.2018 - 02.2019
Tennis Coach
Canberra School of Tennis
04.2014 - 01.2019
Year 12 Completion -
Canberra Grammar School
Bachelor of Planning - Urban Planning
Macquarie University
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