About

Our History

Originally formed in 2010 to provide the town planning sector with a quality recruitment service, our clients have consistently asked us to provide similar services into other areas of their business, or have referred us on to their clients, consultants  or colleagues in allied professions to assist them. 

Since our inception we have grown from our original planning desk to also supply Design, Government, Engineering, Property and Business Support.

Our Values

Mutual Respect: We approach you as consultants, not traders.  When dealing with both candidates and clients, we believe that our role is to listen, and provide you with suitable options that match your requirements/aspirations, whilst being confident enough in our relationship with you to interject with alternate solutions and our reasonings where required.

Intelligence: We understand our particular market and can differentiate between employers to candidates, as well as articulating why a particular candidate fits a specific company. We seek to continually improve our ability both in terms of what we know about the sector and how we recruit.

Maturity:  At all times, we act in a considered manner that is appropriate to the situation, look to understand different points of view and are able to provide direct, honest feedback even when this may involve having a difficult conversation.

Meet Our Team

We take time to recruit people to our company who meet our values, have recruitment experience and can genuinely add value to a client or candidates experience. We seek people for our team who understand that longevity and success in recruitment is built upon forming long term industry partnerships.

We’re looking to grow and are always open to catching up for a coffee with experienced recruiters who feel they share our values and are looking for autonomy and the chance to develop.

For a confidential discussion please contact us through our contact page.

Russell Locke
Director
Russell started his recruitment career over 20 years ago, originally working in the UK before relocating to Australia with a large multi-national recruiter where he focused on establishing their Planning & Design sectors, whilst also managing their key government accounts. He established Planned Resources in 2010 and continues to work in the business as both the director and recruiter.

Outside of work, Russell is a father of 2, (Sam and Sophie), enjoys watching football (the English version), and is a very poor golfer.
Leo Liemesak
Senior Consultant
After 8 years in retail industry, Leo made the switch to recruitment industry 3 years ago and joined a large multi-national agency in Melbourne. Before joining Planned Resources, Leo has recruited in Accountancy & Finance, Architecture and Interior Design desks and has worked with both private and public sector clients. He now recruits for Town Planners and Property Valuers across Melbourne and Victoria.

Outside of work, Leo goes to CrossFit and he’s trying really hard to cook more often at home!
Rebecca Slaviero
Consultant
Rebecca started her recruitment career in the business support and contact centre space with a large multi national business. She specialised in the Government sector, recruiting for Victorian referral authorities as well as managing projects for customer service staff. Appointed to the contractor desk at Planned Resources, she continues to learn and develop whilst recruiting Planners in the private and public sector. Bec is an amateur Muay Thai fighter outside of work and enjoys spending time with her loud Italian family.
Jeenita Ramsaha
Senior Consultant
Jeenita has close to five years recruitment experience and was brought into Planned Resources to broaden our capabilities in government from planning to other areas and manage our public sector team. Having recruited for locum doctors and medical professionals previously she has a strong focus on QA and compliance which has helped her develop a reputation for service delivery in this sector. Very focused in the morning, Jeenita’ s giggling usually starts around 2pm. We’re sure there’s a hidden Gin bottle somewhere, but we’ve yet to find it!
Rebecca Pickering
Consultant
Prior to recruitment, Becca worked in the fund-raising sector within the Non-For-Profit sector and has been instrumental in setting up our Design sector, recruiting across Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture and Urban Design sectors. As well as running our design sector, she has also recently become a mum, and still manages to find time to juggle further studies in Psychology.
Robert Danks
Consultant
Having recently relocated to Australia with his Aussie wife, Rob has joined Planned Resources to support our growing client base in Engineering. With a background in Aerospace & Defence recruitment in the UK, Rob specialised in tracking down engineers & subject matter experts for niche, technical engineering roles across Mechanical, Structural & Electrical Engineering and included roles such as Underwater Radiated Noise experts to consult on the design of naval ships. Rob brings a great sense of humour to the office and enjoys treating Fitbit challenges like a competitive sport – feel free to challenge him!
Josy Caon
Office Manager
With over 20 years experience in professional office executive assistant positions and the sports industry, Josy is responsible for all office procedures, and uses her organisational skills to ensure things run smoothly day-to-day and to keep us all in line. As a mum of 3 active kids, Josy can often be found team managing a cheerleading team, fighting the bitter cold down at the local footy club or shooting hoops whilst balancing a glass of red in one hand!