Our team
At Planned Resources, we connect bold organisations with bright people. We are more than recruiters. We are specialists who understand the markets we serve. This is especially true for Town Planning recruitment in Melbourne. Our special skills help us add real value at every step of the recruitment process. This ensures a positive and personalised experience for both clients and candidates.
We focus on building relationships. Maturity, respect, and openness matter to us. We take time to hire people who share our team values.
We’re growing in Town Planning recruitment Melbourne. If you are an experienced recruiter, who shares our values, enjoys independence, and wants to grow – we want to meet you.
Russell Locke
Director
russell.locke @plannedresources.com.au
Originally from the UK, Russell has 25 years’ experience in recruitment. His experience includes working with a large multi-national, a boutique consultancy, as well as a start-up. During his time in recruitment he’s predominantly recruited within the town planning sector, but has also recruited across architecture, engineering, surveying and broader public sector roles – areas he’s developed since he founded Planned Resources in 2010.
Russell firmly believes in empowering the team to work in an autonomous (non KPI driven) manner. He trusts team members to develop lasting relationships with candidates and clients in line with the company’s values of maturity, intelligence and mutual respect.
Outside of work Russell is a father of two and relaxes by playing golf very badly, follows the EPL, and enjoys going to concerts.
Leo Liemesak
Associate Director, Planning
leo.liemesak @plannedresources.com.au
Leo is part of our powerhouse planning team.
With a great knowledge of all things recruitment, he previously worked in architecture and design as well as local government desks before joining Planned Resources. Leo now recruits in town planning, covering Melbourne and Victoria working with private and public sector clients and candidates.
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 he enjoys CrossFit, reading fantasy books (and actually sticking with them to the end!) and walking/cycling along the Yarra on a sunny day.
Leigh Monro
Associate Director, Design
leigh.monro @plannedresources.com.au
Leigh Monro joined the Planned Resources team as our Design Recruitment Consultant and is also Associate Director.
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.
Cindy Tran
Executive Recruiter and Manager, Planning
cindy.tran @plannedresources.com.au
Having lived and worked in Southeast Asia, Cindy brings over 6 years of international, cross-border search and selection experience to our team. Before joining Planned Resources, she worked with global recruitment consultancies and recruited across a number of disciplines including legal, compliance, engineering, finance, supply chain, and executive search.
At Planned Resources, Cindy has been focusing on expanding our footprint interstate, especially into New South Wales and Queensland. Her absolute dedication and laser-sharp focus in market mapping have helped us secure candidates in talent-short markets and deliver on those search assignments that our clients or most other agencies have given up on.
Outside of work, she’s nowhere to be found! Or perhaps you’ll stumble upon her in one of the nature reserves and parks around Melbourne!
Alan Pratt
Associate Director, Engineering
alan.pratt @plannedresources.com.au
For over 15 years, Alan’s recruited for building services, infrastructure, civil, environmental / sustainability, surveying – and anything else related to the engineering sector.
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 loves playing sports, spending time with friends and family, and enjoys drinking one “off the wood” at a local venue.
Kirsten Ellis
Associate Director, Property + Surveying
kirsten.ellis @plannedresources.com.au
Kirsten has over a decade of recruitment experience providing services predominately within the architecture and interior design sectors across Victoria, with firms ranging from sole practitioners through to large corporations, engaging permanent and contract personnel.
Over the past few years Kirsten has bought her experience to Planned Resources as our Property Consultant where she provides recruitment services for both private and government clients. Kirsten has an educated understanding of the niche property market, partnering with candidates and clients to understand their needs to ensure results are delivered.
As a mum of 2 girls Kirsten enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends. In her spare time she enjoys keeping fit at the gym and loves to attend theatre shows.
Rebecca Swincer
Senior Consultant, Planning
rebecca.slaviero @plannedresources.com.au
Bec is a senior recruiter on our planning team. Prior to joining Planned Resources, Bec worked on a busy Business Support recruitment desk.
Now, Bec’s a specialist in town planning recruitment for both the public and private sectors along with her colleague, Leo (fun fact: they both share the same birthday!)
Bec understands what makes a business tick and the importance of finding the right fit for a company’s success.
Outside of work, Bec is a mum to her little girl Millie and likes to hit the gym (and the boxing bags) to try and work off the sweet treats she’s made for her family and friends.
Ash Fajerman
Senior Consultant, Local Government
ash.fajerman @plannedresources.com.au
Ash joined the Planned Resources team to specialise in the local government space. With a background in defence and local government recruiting, Ash brings understanding, commitment, empathy, and professionalism.
In her previous experience, Ash helped veterans translate their defence background into civilian employment opportunities and helped them achieve their new employment lifestyle.
In her spare time, Ash likes to try new cuisines, crafting, spending time with her kids, supporting the Collingwood Football Club, and creating new memories with her family.
Garry Hart
Senior Consultant, Engineering
garry.hart @plannedresources.com.au
Garry specializes in tailored search solutions for civil engineering, partnering with consultancies and contractors. Skilled at forming partnerships, he delivers top talent for project management, engineering, and executive roles.
With a background in engineering and service in the Royal Engineers, Garry transitioned into recruitment, leveraging his expertise. He’s worked in the UK, specializing in field and design engineering before focusing on civil engineering design in Australia.
Garry, a family man, cherishes time with his children Lilly and Owen, often engaging in soccer, painting, and other kid-friendly activities.
Sally Andreatta
Finance
sally.andreatta @plannedresources.com.au
A true business professional, Sally has been working in the finance and payroll industry for over 15 years.
She brings her wealth of experience to the Planned Resources team working across 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.
You
Our next team member
russell.locke @plannedresources.com.au
We’re growing!
If you’re an experienced recruiter, share our values, enjoy autonomy, and want a chance to develop – we want to hear from you!
Contact us today for a confidential discussion. We’re always interested in hearing from great talent.
0407 111 364 russell.locke@plannedresources.com.au
Town Planning recruitment Melbourne
We connect bold organisations with bright people
We are more than recruiters. We are specialists who understand the markets we serve. This is especially true for Town Planning recruitment in Melbourne. Our special skills help us add real value at every step of the recruitment process. This ensures a positive and tailored experience for both clients and candidates.
From day one, we’ve operated with the belief that successful recruitment is built on meaningful relationships, not transactions. We take pride in being a consultancy that focuses on relationships. Maturity, respect, and openness guide all our work. These values are not just words. They are the guiding principles that shape every conversation, placement, and partnership we have.
Our team is chosen based on industry knowledge and how well people fit into our collaborative culture. We carefully choose consultants who share our team values. They are good communicators, strategic thinkers, and caring people who focus on results. This internal integrity extends outward—shaping the respectful and intelligent way we engage with our clients and candidates.
Planned Resources is a trusted name in Town Planning recruitment in Melbourne. We work with local councils, state government departments, planning consultancies, and property development firms in the area. We know how to find the right people for the Melbourne market. This includes senior urban planners, statutory planners, strategic planning advisors, and graduate-level talent.
Town Planning recruitment Melbourne
We don’t just fill roles—we match aspirations, skill sets, and organisational culture. Our candidates feel heard, and our clients trust us to represent their values well in the market. That’s why many of our placements come from long-standing relationships, referrals, and repeat partnerships.
With an ever-evolving city like Melbourne, the planning landscape is complex and fast-moving. That’s why it’s important to work with a team that specializes in Town Planning recruitment in Melbourne. They understand the industry well. We keep up with zoning changes, new infrastructure, sustainability projects, and urban growth. This helps us provide better hiring results for the future.
Our boutique size Town Planning recruitment Melbourne is our strength. It means we’re agile, responsive, and genuinely engaged in every brief we take on. Clients gain from working closely with experienced consultants. These consultants know how to ask the right questions. They dig deeper to find not just technical fit, but also personality and purpose.
We’re also committed to empowering the next generation of planners. Through our involvement in industry events, university networks, and mentoring programs, Planned Resources continues to invest in building the future of planning talent across Victoria. It’s another way we contribute meaningfully to the wider ecosystem of Town Planning recruitment Melbourne.
When you work with Planned Resources for Town Planning recruitment in Melbourne, you partner with a consultancy. They believe in clarity, honesty, and long-term results. We’re here to support businesses that are shaping the future—and individuals who are ready to help build it.
If you are growing your team or advancing your planning career, let Planned Resources help you with Town Planning recruitment in Melbourne. We bring people and purpose together—because when the right people connect, great things happen.