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
Leo has over 5 years of recruitment experience and is part of our powerhouse planning team as one of our senior recruiters. Having a great knowledge of all thing’s recruitment, he has previously worked in Architecture & Design as well as Local Government desks before joining Planned Resources. Leo, now recruits in Town Planning, covering all of Melbourne and Victoria working with private and public sector clients and candidates.

Beyond recruiting, Leo gets involved as a guest speaker/panel/presenter during events held by Planning Student Associations of Melbourne University, RMIT and other universities.

Outside of his busy work schedule, Leo enjoys CrossFit, reading fantasy books (and actually sticking with them to the end!) and walking/cycling along the Yarra on a sunny day.
Rebecca Slaviero
Senior Consultant
Bec, who has been working in recruitment for over 3 years now and is one of our senior recruiters a part of our planning desk. Having previously worked on a busy Business Support recruitment desk prior to Planned Resources, Bec understands what makes a business tick and the importance of finding the right fit for a company's success.

Now, fast forward to present time, Bec is a specialist in Town Planning recruitment in both the public and private sectors along with colleague, Leo Liemesak. Fun fact, they both happen to share the same birthday!

Outside of work, Bec is an amateur Muay Thai fighter and enjoys trying to work off the numerous cakes / sweet treats she’s made throughout the week.
Alan Pratt
Senior Consultant
For over 12 years, Alan has been recruiting for Infrastructure, Civil, #environmental, Building Services and anything else related to the engineering sector. With an abundance of knowledge in this space, we now welcome him to the Planned Resources team as our senior engineering consultant. Outside of work, Alan enjoys playing sports, spending his spare time with friends and family and loves a sneaky beer at a swim-up bar.
Leigh Monro
Senior Consultant
Leigh Monro has joined the Planned Resources team as our Design Recruitment Consultant. Leigh is a true expert in the field and has been recruiting in this space since 1997. He knows all the ins and outs of recruitment and is truly a specialist in Architecture, Interiors, Urban Design and Landscape Architecture. Leigh is in this for the long haul and thrives on assisting practices build their future by securing quality candidates whose career goals match their own.
Lauren Sibree
Recruitment Administrator
Lauren is a young professional with diverse experiences as an administrator in property investment, the arts as well as the legal and health sectors. With tertiary training in the performing arts and the law, Lauren brings creativity and discipline to her work as a support staff member. Outside of work, Lauren enjoys consuming industrial proportions of vegetarian food, going for hikes and attending live theatre.
Tom Banger
Consultant
Tom began his recruitment career in a large multi-national agency placing roles in Marketing & Communications for metropolitan councils. Since joining Planned Resources, Tom has expanded his understanding of the local government space, recruiting for technical, regulatory, corporate and administration/customer service roles. Outside of work, Tom is passionate about movies, dogs and going for brunch.
Adelle Shrosbree
Marketing Coordinator
With over 5 years of Marketing experience, particularly in the recruitment sector, Adelle has now joined the Planned Resources team as our Marketing Coordinator. Adelle is a driven professional and loves what she does here at PP. Her primary focuses are on our social media, keeping our brand on point and getting relevant content out to our clients and candidates. Outside of work, Adelle loves to play Netball, go on hikes and go out for brunch with friends.
Ana Forero
Recruitment Administrator
Ana is a dedicated Recruitment professional and has joined the Planned Resources team as one of our Recruitment Administrators. Prior to joining us, Ana spent 4 years in strategic recruitment and talent sourcing plans for an executive recruitment consultancy focusing on middle and senior management roles across various sectors. Outside of work Ana enjoys snorkelling, running, outdoor exercise and coffee.
Sarah Widegren
Office Manager
A true committed professional, Sarah has been working for Planned Resources for close to 10 years. Sarah is a valued member of the team and is invaluable in keeping everything in order, including our invoicing and payroll. When she’s not keeping the team in check, she’s doing a far more important role looking after her kids!
Senior Consultant
Kirsten Ellis
Kirsten has 11 years' experience providing recruitment services predominately within the Architecture and Interior Design sectors across Victoria. Firms ranged from sole practitioners through to large corporations, engaging permanent and contract personnel. Kirsten now brings her experience to Planned Resources as our Property Consultant. In her spare time Kirsten enjoys keeping fit at the gym and jazz dancing. She loves spending quality time with family and friends.