New South Wales Division ELECTION of DIRECTOR for THE
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New South Wales Division ELECTION OF DIRECTOR FOR THE NATIONAL BOARD 2011 - 2013 LYNEHAM, Sonja NEWLAND, Anthony Please print this document and mark one box with an ‘X’ to indicate your position Please return the completed voting slip by any one of the following ways: 1. Scan and attach the voting slip to an email addressed to [email protected] 2. Fax the completed voting slip to the NSW Elections Returning Officer on (02) 6262 9970 3. Post the completed voting slip to: NSW Elections Returning Officer, Planning Institute of Australia PO Box 5427 Kingston ACT 2604 All votes must be received by the Returning Officer by 5pm Monday, 26th September 2011 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 Curriculum Vitae Anthony Newland B.Urb.Reg.Plan MPIA Page 2 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 Curriculum Vitae Anthony Newland B.Urb.Reg.Plan MPIA Page 3 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 Curriculum Vitae Anthony Newland B.Urb.Reg.Plan MPIA Page 4 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