Nicole Bennetts
About Nicole Bennetts
Nicole Bennetts is the Interim Qld Cities Business Leader at Arup and a committee member at UDIA Queensland, with extensive experience in urban planning and community engagement.
Company
Nicole Bennetts is currently associated with several organizations. She serves as an Interim Qld Cities Business Leader at Arup and is an active committee member at UDIA Queensland. Additionally, she hosts the 'Hustle & Bustle Podcast' based in the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.
Title
Nicole Bennetts holds the position of Interim Qld Cities Business Leader at Arup. She has been with the company since 2021, working from their office in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.
Education and Expertise
Nicole Bennetts completed her Bachelor’s degree in Urban Development from Queensland University of Technology in 2010, after earning a Year 12 Certificate from Varsity College in 2006. Additionally, she obtained a Diploma in Business from OTEN in 2012. Her educational background provides a solid foundation in urban and regional planning, complemented by a diverse skill set in strategic land use planning, project management, and stakeholder engagement.
Professional Background
Nicole Bennetts has extensive experience in both public and private sectors. She has held several roles at the City of Gold Coast, including Supervising Planner, Coordinator Neighbourhood Planning, and Senior Planning Advisor. She was also the Founding Director of Taylor Willis Town Planners and served as a Director at Community Benefit Developments Pty Ltd. Her tenure at Planning Institute of Australia included roles such as Vice President of Queensland and Chair of the Women in Planning Chapter.
Achievements
Nicole Bennetts contributed to notable projects like the ENVI micro urban village in Southport and was involved in the light rail stage 3 project. She has a proven record of leading local planning initiatives in targeted growth areas and managing teams of planners. Nicole also actively volunteers on various committees, such as the Gold Coast Multiple Birth Association and YP Gold Coast, demonstrating her commitment to her profession and community.