Our history
We’ve grown from an original planning desk in 2010, to now work across the areas of planning, engineering, design and architecture, property, and government support.
Our team of consultants are knowledgeable and understand the niche market in which they operate. We partner with candidates and clients to understand their needs and to ensure we deliver on quality and value.
Our values
Respect: We’re consultants, not traders. Our role is to listen and provide candidates and clients with suitable options to match their requirements and aspirations. Our consultants are experienced and knowledgable, so we’re confident to offer alternate solutions, options and reasonings.
Intelligence: Our consultants understand their niche recruitment market and can clearly articulate why a particular candidate fits a specific company. As leading sector recruiters we continually seek to improve our market knowledge and how we recruit to stay ahead of the market.
Maturity: We act in a considered, respectful manner that is appropriate to the situation. We look to understand different points of view and can provide direct honest feedback, even if this may involve a difficult conversation.
Meet our team
Maturity, respect and an open approach are important to us, so we take the time to recruit people who meet our team values. Our consultants are experienced and genuinely add value to our client and candidate experience. We understand that longevity in recruitment is built upon forming long term industry partnerships.
We’re growing. Are you an experienced recruiter, who shares our values, enjoys autonomy and wants a chance to develop? We want to meet you. Read more about working with us.
He originally worked in the UK before relocating to Australia with a large multi-national recruiter where he focused on establishing their Planning and Design sectors, whilst also managing their key Government accounts.
Russell established Planned Resources in 2010 and he continues to work in the business as both the director and as a 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 also gets involved as a guest speaker for events held by Planning Student Associations of Melbourne University, RMIT and other universities.
Outside of work, Leo enjoys CrossFit, reading fantasy books (and actually sticking with them to the end!) and walking/cycling along the Yarra on a sunny day.
Now, Bec is a specialist in Town Planning recruitment in both the public and private sectors along with colleague, Leo. 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.
With an abundance of industry knowledge, Alan is a key part of our team at Planned Resources, 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 is a true expert in the field and has been recruiting in this space since 1997. He knows the ins and outs of recruitment and is truly a specialist in Architecture, Interiors, Urban Design and Landscape Architecture.
Leigh's in this for the long haul and thrives on assisting practices build their future by securing quality candidates whose career goals match their own.
In her previous experience, Ash helped Defence members step into the civilian workforce and aligned them to new civilian career paths.
In her spare time, Ash likes to try new cuisines, crafting, spending time with her kids, and creating memories with her growing family.
Kirsten 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.
For Planned Resources her primary focus is on keeping our brand on point and getting relevant content to our clients and candidates.
Outside of work, Justine enjoys watching movies, keeping active, and travelling.
In her spare time, Cerise runs her own small plastic-free body care business, enjoys social touch rugby, and considers herself quite the movie buff and professional brunch-er.
She now brings her wealth of experience to the Planned Resources team, with all things finance.
Outside of work, Sally's a mum of 2 girls (and a bulldog) who keep her busy with sports.
She loves travelling, being active, and spending time with her family.