Mel Krzus

Experience

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  Wahroonga Family Dental Centre

  Jan 2003 - Jun 2009

  Dental Nurse

  Working as a dental nurse at the practice was a wonderful opportunity and I thoroughly enjoyed the work. Concentration, attention to detail and good communication were key attributes that I further developed in working at the practice.

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  City Plan

  Sept 2009 - Jul 2021

  Strategy and Development Strategy and Development Strategy and Development Strategy and Development Strategy and Development

  • Director

    Jul 2018 - Jul 2021

  • Associate Director

    Jul 2015 - Jul 2018

  • Senior Project Planner

    Jul 2013 - Jul 2015

  • Urban Planner

    Feb 2010 - Jul 2013

  • Assistant Planner

    Sept 2009 - Feb 2010
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  GYDE Consulting

  Jul 2021 - now

  Director

  * City Plan Strategy and Development was rebranded to GYDE Consulting on 21 July 2021 *A summary of my key professional competencies:* Strategic advice regarding legislative reforms/changes, tailored to specific Client interests and preparation of submissions accordingly.* Provision of expert statutory and strategic planning advice to direct project strategy, and guide development capability, due diligence assessments, master-planning and urban renewal projects, and approval processes and pathways.* Manage and deliver large-scale, complex planning projects including scoping, financial/budget management, fee proposals/tenders/reverse briefs, project direction, client management and project management of the approvals process.* Competitive design management of architectural design competitions and alternatives processes with responsibilities including the preparation of design competition briefs, the management of the competitive process including processing invoices, scheduling, liaising with all relevant parties (Client, competitors, consent authority, government architect’s office, jury) and the preparation of jury/selection panel reports.* Prepare high quality written reports including Statements of Environmental Effects, Environmental Impact Statements, Review of Environmental Factors, S4.55 Modification Reports, Section 8.2 Review Reports and Clause 4.6 variation reports.* Draft and interpret planning controls.* Independent assessment of DAs and PPs.* Advanced negotiation and conflict resolution skills, including the ability to mediate outcomes and liaise between council and local government staff, residents, applicants, and other relevant stakeholders.* Stakeholder engagement with applicants, consultants, local and state government officers, and community representations.* Management of staff with a demonstrated ability to engage and motivate to achieve quality outcomes. Show less