Mathew David Stevens

0439 393 187 linkedin.com/in/mathew-stevens

mathew.d.stevens@gmail.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE
To gain experience across a range of planning functions including development assessment,
strategic planning and major projects, and social, infrastructure, and transport planning. To
continue learning and gaining experience within the profession such that my skills and
knowledge make me an indispensable team member.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION

2012 – Currently Bachelor of Urban and Environmental Planning, Griffith University
undertaking study Previously enrolled in Bach. of Business (Real Estate & Property
Development)

2003 Certificate IV in Information Technology: Network Management

Tropical North Queensland Institute of TAFE, Cairns, Qld.

COMPETENCIES
Professional Competencies
• High attention to detail and objectively focused problem solving skills.
• Skills in academic research, report writing and critical analysis; understanding
theories and their application in real world scenarios – gained through university
studies.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills – gained through effectively
managing study commitments with competing deadlines for university courses and
work/life balance.
Software and Technical Skills
• Well experienced in the use of computers and digital interfaces: Microsoft Office
(Word, Excel, Access, Outlook); able to quickly learn new interfaces and software.
• Experienced with GIS software (ArcGIS, ArcMap, and other mapping software).
• Experienced with workflow management programs (Pathway).
Interpersonal Skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – demonstrated through university
studies and various customer service roles.
• Excellent written communication skills – proven effective through professional
correspondence roles and extensive academic writing throughout university.
• Good teamwork ability – gained from previous roles working as an integrated team;
also from group assignment work through university. Additionally, can also work
unsupervised and self-directed.

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Jun 2018 – Sep 2018 Student Urban Planner – Development Enquiries Team
Logan City Council, Logan Central, Qld.
Duties: Respond to town planning enquiries from external
customers and stakeholders, providing advice with regards to
Logan Planning Scheme 2015, and other Planning Acts and
Legislation.
Nov 2017 – Jun 2018 Reception & Administration Officer
ADRA Community Centre, Logan Central, Qld.
Duties: Reception, customer service and administration,
processing forms and payments, maintain client database,
answering phones, data entry and ad hoc duties as required.
Jun – Oct 2012 Business Support Services Officer
Diabetic Association of Queensland Ltd, Milton, Qld.
Duties: Data entry, processing forms and payments, maintain
Customer Relationship Management database, administrative and
ad hoc duties as required.
Feb – Jun 2012 Retail Sales Assistant
Lifeline Southport Retail Store, Southport, Qld.
Duties: Provide customer service, cash handling, operate Point of
Sale hardware, and maintain store and stock, general tidying.
Mar – Nov 2008 Relay Officer (Call Centre Operator)
Australian Communication Exchange, Stones Corner, Qld.
Duties: Relay telephone calls, uphold confidentiality and quality
standards, comply with federal privacy laws and company policy
and procedure, and meet KPI targets.
Feb – Dec 2006 Accounts and Payroll Officer
Bolwarra Enterprises Pty Ltd, Malanda, Qld.
Duties: Administration and bookkeeping duties including use of
Microsoft Office Suite, MYOB and email. Compilation of invoices,
receive payments, process payroll, superannuation and PAYG/BAS
and reconcile bank accounts.

REFEREES
Jon-Paul Hogan Logan City Council
Planning Officer, Development Enquiries Team
Phone: 07 3412 5269
Email: Jon-PaulHogan@logan.qld.gov.au

Peiter van der Linde Logan City Council

Development Enquiries Coordinator, Dev. Enquiries Team
Phone: 07 3412 5269
Email: PietervanderLinde@logan.qld.gov.au

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