Melanie is a qualified urban planner who is committed to achieving innovative and practical solutions for her clients. Her nine years in private consulting has not only broadened her exposure to an extensive range of clients and sectors, but also enabled her to foster invaluable relationships with various authorities in Queensland.

Leveraging her specialisation in statutory planning, Melanie has navigated complex planning approval pathways to deliver numerous major commercial, residential and mixed-use projects in the CBD and inner city that will undoubtedly leave a positive legacy for future generations.

Clients value her meticulous attention to detail, composed demeanour and technical prowess, which enable her to provide timely, accurate, and well-considered advice and application strategies. 

Melanie employs a proactive approach to manage risk and deliver optimal development outcomes for her clients.

In her current role as an Associate Director, she applies this approach to project positioning, leading the preparation and management of development applications for projects of varying scales and complexities.

Some of Melanie’s project experience includes: 

Commercial

  • 895 Ann Street Commercial Tower
  • The Triplets Refurbishment

Education

  • UQ St Lucia Campus Redevelopment

Infrastructure

  • Victoria Park / Barrambin Master Plan Local Government Infrastructure Designation

Industrial

  • Willawong Industrial Estate

Mixed Use

  • Heritage Lanes (80 Ann Street)
  • Buranda Transit Oriented Development
  • North Lakes Eco-Lifestyle Precinct
  • Herston Quarter Heritage Precinct

Residential

  • Various Build-to-Rent Projects (Arklife Cordelia, Arklife Constance and Arklife Robertson Lane)
  • Various New Farm Residential Projects (The Peninsula at 70 Oxlade Drive, The Oxlade at 80 Oxlade Drive and Aurora Pacific Projects, 34 Turner Avenue)
  • Sunnycare Residential Aged Care

The core of my practice is navigating intricate planning processes with one goal in mind - shaping our city skylines to leave a lasting positive impact.