A collective of brilliant minds and industry experts

Kayley has been working as a planner in the private sector for over a year after attaining her Master of Urban Planning and Environment at RMIT. As part of her Master’s program, she had to complete a thesis. Kayley’s thesis was a study on the Impacts of Urban Sprawl on Women’s Employment Opportunities.

Kayley has a keen interest in planning liveable communities, strategic and statutory planning, gender planning and social planning. She has developed her knowledge and planning skills by working on a broad range of projects across Greater Melbourne, Regional VIC, NSW and QLD, including mixed-use development, low, medium and high-density residential developments, commercial and industrial developments, strategic planning projects and renewable energy projects.

Tom is an urban planner with 10 years’ experience across local government and planning consultancy roles. His background includes statutory planning, development assessment, strategic planning, urban renewal, growth-area planning and climate adaptation.

Tom has worked across a broad range of residential, mixed-use, commercial, subdivision, infrastructure and public-sector projects, providing planning analysis, coordinating technical inputs and guiding proposals through statutory planning processes. His experience includes reviewing planning applications and supporting documentation, interpreting statutory and strategic planning controls, and preparing planning reports, recommendations and written advice.

Tom brings a practical and collaborative approach to planning. He is experienced in identifying key planning issues, communicating requirements clearly and supporting well-considered, practical and deliverable planning outcomes.

Pete is a seasoned business and project management professional with over 23 years of demonstrated success, delivering high-impact outcomes across diverse industries (including infrastructure and property).

Renowned for a proven track record of strategic execution, client relationship management, and business growth. Pete prides himself on leading multi-disciplinary teams, negotiating complex outcomes, and driving high-quality solutions from concept to completion. All this is underpinned with a detailed knowledge of the Victorian planning legislative framework and other relevant policy.

He is a highly self-motivated, results-driven, and known for a hands-on approach to leadership that fosters innovation and accountability. A true team player who thrives in dynamic environments and consistently exceeds expectations through integrity, adaptability, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.

Pete’s passions are understanding project challenges, identifying logical and practical solutions, and business growth.

E: pdawson@mecone.com.au

Rubin Winograd is an experienced planner in Victoria’s public and private sectors, with skills in statutory and strategic planning.

He has extensive project management skills, leadership qualities, and sound advice, which he uses to achieve desirable outcomes for Council and clients. Rubin’s time in both sectors has provided valuable experience in understanding the relationship between the private and public sectors.

E: rubinw@mecone.com.au