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Samuel Austin

Samuel Austin

Undergraduate Town Planner

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Urban Planner | TEDx & Public Speaker | Community Engagement Specialist

  • Education

    • Macquarie University

      2016 - 2020
      Bachelor's degree City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning

      Awarded the Faculty of Arts Highest Achiever in a Unit of Study Award for the fourth year subject Planning and Design Project (GEOP463). - Coming first placeAwarded the Faculty of Arts Highest Achiever in a Unit of Study Award for the third year subject Urban Strategic Planning (GEOP370) - Coming first place

    • University of Newcastle

      2022 - 2022
      Graduate Certificate Project Management

  • Experience

    • The APP Group

      Sept 2017 - May 2018
      Undergraduate Town Planner

      • Assistance in developing land use and precinct plans, involving research into current zonings and local character • Undertaking due diligence of various metropolitan and rural sites, including understanding zoning and permissible building envelopes • Preparing lodgment packages for permit applications to various municipalities

    • GSA Planning

      May 2018 - Jan 2020
      Urban Planner

      As an Urban Planner at GSA Planning, I was involved in:• Preparation of development applications for various municipal governments and state government organizations• Analysis and application of the latest case law to development applications• Liaising with clients, architects and other built form professionals to ensure compliance with relevant planning controls• Undertaking due diligence for properties, including providing relevant information on zoning, permissible uses, permitted building envelope, etc. Show less

    • The Hills Shire Council

      Jan 2020 - Nov 2020
      Strategic Planner

      • Detailed land use analysis for key employment lands, including job densities, employment types and opportunities for efficiencies resulting from knowledge spillover • Research into the current and future servicing from community facilities and the current breakdown of recreational offerings• Developing desired future character statements based on best-practice and industry guidelines• Facilitating and organizing the public exhibition of a municipality wide rezoning application, including development public facing information sheets, and responding to enquiries over the phone and at the front counter Show less

    • JOC Consulting

      Nov 2020 - now

      • Manager - Urban Planning & Policy

        Nov 2023 - now

      • Senior Urban Planner

        Nov 2020 - now

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Candidate Member

      Planning Institute of British Columbia (PIBC)
      Jan 2025

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Samuel Austin
      NSW Young Planner of the Year 2022 Planning Institute of Australia Nov 2022 This award recognises a Young Planner who has made an outstanding contribution or achievement. The award recognises a Young Planner who represents balanced qualities in advocating for emerging planning professionals as well as high-quality planning outcomes in the workplace. This award recognises passion, integrity, involvement in the profession, achievements and ability to act as a role model rather than participating in “glossy” projects.The individual shows strong promise and… Show more This award recognises a Young Planner who has made an outstanding contribution or achievement. The award recognises a Young Planner who represents balanced qualities in advocating for emerging planning professionals as well as high-quality planning outcomes in the workplace. This award recognises passion, integrity, involvement in the profession, achievements and ability to act as a role model rather than participating in “glossy” projects.The individual shows strong promise and emerging capabilities in leadership, good emerging understanding of planning practice, innovation, enterprise and/or strategic thinking. Show less
    • Awarded to Samuel Austin
      Highest Achiever in Planning and Design Project (GEOP463) Macquarie University Oct 2019 Awarded the Faculty of Arts Highest Achiever in a Unit of Study Award for the fourth year subject Planning and Design Project (GEOP463). - Coming first place
    • Awarded to Samuel Austin
      Highest Achiever in Urban Strategic Planning (GEOP370) Macquarie University Aug 2018 Awarded the Faculty of Arts Highest Achiever in a Unit of Study Award for the third year subject Urban Strategic Planning (GEOP370) - Coming first place

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Bushcare Volunteer

      Issued by Lane Cove National Park on Apr 2021
      Lane Cove National ParkAssociated with Samuel Austin

    • Committee Member - Youth Advisory Council

      Issued by Night Time Industries Association (Australia) on Aug 2022
      Night Time Industries Association (Australia)Associated with Samuel Austin

    • NSW Young Planner Committee Member

      Issued by Planning Institute of Australia on Apr 2022
      Planning Institute of AustraliaAssociated with Samuel Austin

    • Peer Mentor

      Issued by Planning Institute of Australia on Jul 2021
      Planning Institute of AustraliaAssociated with Samuel Austin