Claire Simmons

Admnistration/Reception

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Cairns, Queensland, Australia

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Timeline
About me
Executive Manager Development & Planning | Cairns Regional Council & Program Manager | Cairns Chamber of Commerce Emerging Leaders Program
Education
- James Cook University
  2009 - 2013
  Bachelor of Planning (hons) Town Planning
- Leadership Management Australia
  2019 - 2019
  Diploma of High Performance Leadership & Management
Experience
- Devietti & Ritchie Accountants
  Jan 2009 - Mar 2011
  Admnistration/Reception
- Department of Infrastructure, Local Government & Planning
  Jul 2013 - Dec 2013
  Student Town Planner
- All About Law
  Mar 2014 - Jul 2015
  Administration & Legal Support
- Planning Plus
  Jul 2014 - Nov 2016
  Town Planner
- Cairns Regional Council
  Nov 2016 - now
  - Executive Manager Development & Planning
    Jun 2022 - now
  - Coordinator Development Services
    Apr 2021 - Jun 2022
  - Compliance Review & Appeals Officer
    Sept 2019 - Apr 2021
  - Planning Officer/Senior Planning Officer
    Nov 2016 - Sept 2019
- Cairns Chamber of Commerce
  Mar 2024 - now
  Program Manager Emerging Leaders Program
Licenses & Certifications
- Dare to Lead Trained
  Dare to Lead™ Trained
  Apr 2023
- Construction White Card
  Total Management and Training
  Sept 2018
- Standard Mental Health First Aider
  Mental Health First Aid International
  Jul 2023
- Emerging Leader Excellence Award
  Cairns Chamber of Commerce
  Oct 2023
- Emerging Leader Program (Delegate)
  Cairns Chamber of Commerce
  Dec 2023
- Mentor
  LGMA
  Dec 2023
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Claire Simmons
  QLD Outstanding Woman in Planning (Nominee/Finalist) Planning Institute of Australia 2024
- Awarded to Claire Simmons
  Emerging Leader Excellence Award (Winner) Cairns Chamber of Commerce Oct 2023
- Awarded to Claire Simmons
  Outstanding Leadership Award (Nominee) Cairns Regional Council 2021
- Awarded to Claire Simmons
  Queensland Training Awards (Nominee) Leadership Management Australia 2019
- Awarded to Claire Simmons
  Minister's Award for Town Planning Excellence (Runner up) Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning & Public Works 2013
- Awarded to Claire Simmons
  Minister's Award for Town Planning Excellence (Runner up) Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning & Public Works 2013