New South Wales Division
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR FOR THE NATIONAL BOARD 2011 - 2013
LYNEHAM, Sonja
NEWLAND, Anthony
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NSW Division Planning Institute Australia –
Nomination Statement of Anthony Newland
I hereby submit this nomination statement to the NSW Division of the Planning Institute Australia to be considered for the role of NSW Divisional appointed National Board Director of the Institute.
“A little bit about myself. I live in Wagga Wagga, NSW and am married with two children aged 16 and 12.
I graduated from the University of New England in 1991 with a Bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning. I have worked in Sydney, primarily in development assessment at Woollahra and Blacktown Council’s, at Albury as the Council’s Strategic Planner, for the NSW Department of Land and Water Conservation as Landscape Planning Manager in the Murrumbidgee Catchment, at Junee as Manager of Development and Community Services, and in planning consultancy - for GHD and running my own business.
I now operate a small but personal planning consultancy which services local government (comprehensive and single issue planning proposals and land use strategies, environmental studies, plans of management, independent development assessment and management services) and the private sector (development applications and planning proposals).
I have been a member of the Institute since 2001 and have served in the roles of Treasurer and President of the NSW Division of the Institute.
There are a number of attributes and experiences which I would bring to the role of the NSW Divisional National Board Director, as follows.
Over 20 year’s comprehensive planning experience in local government, State Government and the private sector, in metropolitan, regional and rural areas. A good understanding of planning and infrastructure provision in regional areas; A good understanding of the challenges and support needs of local government planners in metropolitan, regional and rural environments. A practical approach to resolving planning issues. A thorough working knowledge of the operations of the Institute at Divisional level and a good appreciation of the Institute management and responsibilities at National level. Familiarity of the role and corporate responsibilities of Board Director through a term as a Director of the Business Enterprise Centre in Wagga Wagga, and previous terms as Treasurer and President of the NSW Division of the Institute. A passion for and commitment to mentoring and assistance for Young Planners – in this regard as a Board Director I would wish to specifically contribute to the Young Planners Network Committee, among others, and Finally a commitment to supporting and promoting the excellent work of the Institute, its management and its many volunteer professionals, without which the Institute would not be as successful as it is.
Anthony Newland MPIA CURRICULUM VITAE: ANTHONY NEWLAND
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning, University of New England 1991
Diploma in Frontline Management, Wodonga TAFE 2001
SKILLS & PERSONAL QUALITIES
Comprehensive operational knowledge of the State and local government sectors
Effective reform and change manager in public sector and professional environments
Strong collaborator able to effectively engage with industry and the community
Strong public and private sector manager and leader
Practical decision maker who pursues best fit outcomes
Demonstrated expert working knowledge and understanding of local government development assessment and strategic town planning
Excellent communication and public relations skills
Strong skills in mentoring and staff professional development
In-depth understanding of the Riverina region and the regional context of NSW
BOARD MEMBERSHIPS
Board of Directors, Wagga Wagga Business Enterprise Centre 2005-2006
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS & NOT-FOR-PROFIT POSITIONS
Treasurer, Tolland Football Club, Wagga Wagga 2010
NSW Immediate Past President & Regional Portfolio, Planning Institute Australia 2008-2009
NSW State President, Planning Institute Australia 2006-2007
NSW State Treasurer, Planning Institute Australia 2004-2006
Corporate Member No. 6868 Planning Institute Australia 2002 – present
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SUMMARY OF EMPLOYMENT
Principal ‘Newland Planning & Development’ Consultancy 2010 - present
Junee Shire Council, Manager Development & Community Services 2008-2010
GHD Group Pty Ltd (Wagga Wagga), Principal Planner 2006-2008
Principal ‘The Planning Connection’ Consultancy, 2004–2006
NSW Department of Land and Water Conservation, Landscape Planning Manager, 2001–2004
Albury City Council, Strategic Planner, 1997–2001
Blacktown City Council, Senior Area Planner, 1993–1997
Auburn Municipal Council, 1993
Woollahra Municipal Council, Area Town Planner, 1990–1993
Woollahra Municipal Council, Student Planner, 1989
Wagga Wagga City Council, Student Planner, 1988
SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES
Climate Change CPP Course 2011
Negotiation & Mediation CPP Course 2010
OHS White Card 2009
Mt Eliza Executive Education Leadership Development Program (GHD) 2008
National Trust Short Course, Interwar Housing 1999
Line Managers OHS Certificate 1995
Building Regulation Short Course Stage 1, University of Technology 1993
Planning Law and Practice Short Course, University of New South Wales 1992
PLANNING EXPERIENCE
PRINCIPAL: NEWLAND PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT 2010 – PRESENT Project examples
Narrandera Shire Profile and Housing Strategy
Berrigan Shire Settlement Strategy and Land Use Strategy
Expert Witness Land and Environment Court Class 1 Appeal
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Rural Industry and Residential Development Reports
Rural subdivision Statement of Environmental Effects
MANAGER DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - JUNEE SHIRE COUNCIL 2008- 2010 Key achievements
Contribution to the Shire’s strategic direction as a member of MANEX
Changing practices in animal control, re-housing and OHS procedures
Working with entrenched community and political views to bring about a resolution to the refurbishment of the Heritage listed Athenium Theatre
Project management of the Athenium Theatre tender and refurbishment, Junee Library construction and residential units construction
Managing a diverse portfolio with five direct contacts and key Council contractors (kerbside waste removal, kerbside recycling, landfill management contractor and noxious weeds contractor)
Responsibilities
Managing 5 direct contacts and contractors and all related performance reviews, regrading, counseling and position review
Member of MANEX
Day to day budget control and management plan reporting for 10 operational areas
Departmental contribution to the Community Strategic Plan development
Role of Internal Auditor as part of the Integrated Planning and Reporting process
Management of statutory and strategic planning, building control and development compliance
Tender and project management of Council construction projects
Management of environmental services including on-site effluent disposal, landfill licensing, pool inspections, noxious weeds and food control compliance
Management of community services including Community Development Officer, Social Plan, Seniors and Heritage Weeks and DoCS funding
Responsible for staff housing provision and maintenance, public halls and buildings maintenance and medical centre maintenance
Animal control/pound management and reporting
Purchasing for Council’s domestic passenger vehicle fleet and lease management
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PRINCIPAL PLANNER - GHD WAGGA WAGGA 2006-2008 Responsibilities
Job Manager, responsible for tendering and winning work, client satisfaction and repeat business, developing new markets, financial control of projects to meet specified time and quality targets, project staff management and inputs, company representative at local events
Acting Office Manager, periodically. Responsible for staff management (5 direct, 7 indirect) office performance reporting and office expenditure, client management and marketing
Project examples
Local study & master plan - Tyrolean Village for Snowy River Shire Council
Comprehensive Rural Lands DCP for Snowy River Shire Council
Rural Lands & Villages Study for Young Shire Council (with Booth Associates)
Comprehensive consolidated DCP & Exempt/Complying clauses for Tumut Shire Council
Plan of Management for Deniliquin Showground/Island Sanctuary for Deniliquin Shire
Profile and Rural Lands Study for Berrigan Shire Council
Development master plan for Lake Wyangan land for Griffith City Council
Development master plan for Sidlow Road land, Griffith for private client
Independent development assessment for Hay Shire
PRINCIPAL: THE PLANNING CONNECTION 2004-2006 Project examples
Rural living water resources study for Snowy River Shire Council
Local study and residential rezonings for Berrigan Shire Council
Planning advisor and development application reports for Wagga Mill development
Planning due diligence reports for supermarket sites for private client
Development master plan for Henwood lands (with MJM Solutions)
Development master plan for Boorooma for Wagga Wagga City Council (with MJM Solutions)
Plan of Management for heritage site/Community Land for Jerilderie Shire Council
Review of Crown and Council land for disposal for Urana Shire Council
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Independent development assessment for Wakool, Cootamundra and Snowy River Shire Councils and LEP processing and assessment for Wagga Wagga City Council
Demographic study for St John’s Lutheran School, Jindera
Amending LEP preparation and process for Parkes Shire Council
Land and Environment Court expert witness
LANDSCAPE PLANNING MANAGER - NSW DEPARTMENT OF LAND & WATER CONSERVATION (DLWC) 2001-2004 Responsibilities & duties
Managing 2 direct contacts and all related performance reviews, counseling, mentoring and position review
Managing the Capacity Building Committee of the Murrumbidgee Catchment Board
Managing the Regional Vegetation Management Committee to produce the Western Riverina Vegetation Management Plan
Work with the Regional Landcare Coordinator to achieve on-ground outcomes in the sub-catchments of the Murrumbidgee
Work with local government in the Catchment to integrate NRM within local town planning
Other Projects
Office Manager of the combined Queanbeyan State Government DLWC/Soils/Lands Office, with 15 indirect contacts, for 12 months
OHS Controller of Premises for Queanbeyan Office and Laboratory and Soils Depot, for 12 months
OHS Coordinator for Murrumbidgee Region, responsible for coordinating Work Method Statements for all operational areas
Manage a Head Office team (on secondment) to prepare the Model State Template for Regional Vegetation Management Plans – to minimise broad scale land clearing
SENIOR STRATEGIC PLANNER – ALBURY CITY COUNCIL 1997-2001 Responsibilities
Managing 2 direct contacts and contractors and all related performance reviews, counseling, mentoring and position review
Preparation of new local environmental plan and town strategies
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Provision of heritage advice to customers and through DA referrals
Review S.94 developer contribution plans annually
Prepare and Review the State of the Environment Report annually
Projects
Residential growth strategy for Hamilton Valley
Sub-regional growth strategy for Thurgoona (with Hume Shire and Albury Wodonga Development Corporation)
Comprehensive LEP for and DCP for City, incorporating new codes for medium density housing, Albury CBD, signage and exempt/complying development
Creation of Environment Officer position and inaugural Environment Action Plan
Project managing the Albury CBD and Lavington CBD Strategies
SENIOR AREA PLANNER – BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL 1993-1997 Responsibilities & duties
Manage 3 direct contacts and all related performance reviews, counseling, mentoring, recruitment and position review
Mentor a planning student for 6 months of each year
Meet development assessment and staging targets within the Council’s computer based Executive Information System (EIS) (unique in its time)
Prepare planning enquiry and complaint correspondence for customers, Councillors and Members of Parliament
Manage the planning based enquiries for the area building and engineering teams (12 indirect contacts)
Determine the teams Development Applications using wide delegations. The team area included the 1980’s urban release areas of Oakhurst and Glendenning, the Mount Druitt town centre, Glendenning industrial area and Riverstone rural area. Typical applications included integrated housing estates, commercial buildings, industrial buildings, development on flood prone land and medium density housing
Conduct pre-lodgement DA meetings and negotiate outcomes with applicants
Check and issue to Director all Linen Plans of subdivision, with S.94 recalculation and conditions compliance
Issue of all S.149 Certificates for the area
Member of the Quality Services Review Team (process & efficiency review)
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DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT PLANNER – AUBURN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL 1993 Responsibilities & duties
Assess development applications and recommend determinations to the Director
Prepare planning enquiry and complaint correspondence for customers, Councillors and Members of Parliament
Provide planning advice to the Council’s Building Surveyors and Engineers
Conduct pre-lodgement DA meetings and carry out development compliance
Check and issue to Director all Linen Plans of subdivision, with S.94 recalculation and conditions compliance
Checking and pre-authorisation of S.149 Certificates
AREA STATUTORY PLANNER – WOOLLAHRA MUNICIPAL COUNCIL 1990-1993 Responsibilities & duties
Assess development applications for the area and recommend determinations to the Manager
Prepare planning enquiry and complaint correspondence for customers, Councillors and Members of Parliament
Provide planning advice to the Council’s Building Surveyors and Engineers
Conduct pre-lodgement DA meetings and provide development advice to applicants
Issue of all S.149 Certificates for the area
Present heritage based applications to the Urban Conservation Advisory Committee
Preparation and presentation of evidence in defence of two Class 1 appeals in the Land and Environment Court Development control compliance and preparation of evidence to support Class IV actions by the Council in the Court
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REFEREES
Planning Institute contact: Mr Greg Woodhams
Vice-President & Chair Policy Committee, Planning Institute Australia (NSW Division)
(Environmental Services Director, Willoughby Council)
Phone: 02 9777 7650
Private sector consultancy contact: Mr Stuart Clark
GHD Group Pty Ltd - NSW RTA Relationship Manager
(previous Manager GHD Wagga Wagga)
Phone: 0437 140 459
Local Government contact: Mr Greg Campbell
General Manager, Junee Shire Council
Phone: 0418 764 268 / 02 6924 4044
Local Government contact: Mr Mark Amirtharajah
General Manager, Narrandera Shire Council
Phone: 02 6959 5500
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