joina mathew

planning officer, key sites assessments

About

An urban planner with a passion for sustainable city development and urban planning: Cities will need to accommodate 60% of the world's total population by 2030. However, built environments surface a myriad of social and environmental challenges exacerbated by climate change and growing population. I was drawn to the planning profession on recognising the vital role planners play in ensuring our cities and neighbourhoods are developed as liveable, interactive and sustainable spaces. I intend to use my knowledge of the NSW planning legislation, the development assessment process and my strong research and analytical skills to achieve this.

Country

australia

City

sydney

Industry

architecture & planning

Skill

research, sustainable development, urban planning, teamwork, microsoft office, urban design, strategic planning, land use planning, sketching, public policy, technical writing, customer service, data analysis

Experience

planning officer, key sites assessments

nsw department of planning industry and environment

2020-2 - Present · 6 yrs 8 mos

urbanist, planning

ethos urban

2016-11 - 2018-12 · 2 yrs 2 mos

senior urbanist, planning

ethos urban

2019-1 - Present · 7 yrs 9 mos

research intern

investa property group

2014-11 - 2014-11 · 1 mo

Assisted in a research project, aimed at determining the limited growth of sustainable development (slow uptake of sustainable measures) in the Australian housing sector. -Developed a case by collecting field data- interviewing industry professionals, identifying drivers and barriers. -Collated relevant literature/case studies indicating successful uptake/progress in the international scene, from a policy/ human behaviour context.

research intern

city of sydney

2014-8 - 2014-11 · 4 mos

Academic Research Internship on the City's Green Roofs and Walls Policy. Research included -assessing the city's green roofs and walls policy, its drivers and barriers and developing a framework that would help increase the diffusion of green roofs within the LGA via policy and local planning regulation standards.

graduate urban planner

architectus

2015-9 - 2016-11 · 1 yr 3 mos

Architectus is an experienced and creative design company providing comprehensive design and management services in architecture, urban design, urban planning and interior architecture. Architectus has specialist expertise in education, public buildings, commercial, industrial, residential, aviation and transport, sustainable design, retail and hotels. Projects have the benefit of inspirational design and strategic thinking from the combined talents of some of the most skilled professionals in Australia and New Zealand.

Education

carmel school kuwait

university of madras

biochemistry

2009-1 - 2012-1 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Activities and Societies: College Choir, Social event organizer (fashion shows, college concerts)

macquarie university

regional planning

2013-1 - 2015-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Local Government Approval Process -Sustainable Urban Regions -Heritage And its Management -Environmental Decision Making -Attitudes to the Environment -Environmental Economics -Social Impact Assessment and Cross Cultural Negotiations -Environmental Planning -Urban Social Impact Assessment -Climate Change: Policies, Managment and Adaptation -Gateway to the Planning Profession (Work-based learning opportunity- City of Sydney Council) -Geographic Information Science for Postgraduates -Environmental Management practice (Academic Project for Transport for New South Wales) -Environmental Law and Policy in NSW -Introduction to Urban Design (University of Sydney)