STRATEGIC PLANNING | PROJECT MANAGEMENT | FACILITATION | ENGAGEMENT | MC SERVICES
The Right Man has currently paused operations.
I may be available for small community-based projects or as a Master of Ceremonies for local events.
Please contact me at:
martin@therightman.com.au
0417 099 911
ABOUT
My name is Martin Richardson and I am the principal and sole operator of ‘The Right Man’.
I have skills and experience in all kinds of planning, management, communications and community engagement roles, in land and infrastructure, the natural environment, business and community development, tourism and the arts.
My qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Town Planning. I am also trained in facilitation, project management, communications and media relations.
Whether you need someone to prepare a strategic plan, manage a project, engage with stakeholders, or write a submission or report, I will provide value, quality and collaboration to your project.
PROJECTS
CURRENT
The Right Man has currently paused operations.
PAST
East Gippsland Shire Council
Rural Land Use Strategy. Stakeholder engagement and review of Rural Land Use Strategy to guide land use and development in the rural areas of the Shire.
Bulmer Farms
Engagement and facilitation of executive/management team strategic planning process.
Destination Gippsland
Preparation of funding submission for the East Gippsland Rail Trail.
Development of the Gippsland Lakes Trail project, an eco-tourism and marketing initiative for cycling, walking and paddling routes around the Gippsland Lakes.
Master of ceremonies for Gippsland Tourism Conference.
Wine Gippsland
Master of ceremonies at Gippsland Wine Awards.
Regional Development Victoria
Workshop facilitation. Facilitation of regional stakeholder workshop on the ‘Invest Gippsland’ program.
Kalbar Ltd
Planning, design and delivery of community and stakeholder engagement processes for the proposed Fingerboards Mineral Sands Project at Glenaladale.
School for Student Leadership
Strategic Planning Facilitation. Facilitation of three workshops across three campuses and preparation of Vision, Mission and Values.
Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning
Cabinet Submission – Review and Update of Long Form Business Case for Lakes Entrance Critical Asset Protection Project.
Community Perceptions on Renewable Energy Installations in Gippsland. Research and community survey on perceptions and attitudes towards major renewable energy installations.
Community Values and Perceptions in Relation to Climate Change in Gippsland. Community and stakeholder engagement and preparation of a report on community values and perceptions of climate change in Gippsland.
Gippsland Ports
Stakeholder engagement on the review of Vessel Operating and Zoning Rules for Bancroft Bay.
Stakeholder engagement on the review of Swing Mooring management arrangements.
Facilitation of strategic planning session with Gippsland Ports Board and Executive staff and preparation of Strategic Plan.
Stakeholder Engagement on the future options for the Port Franklin Slipway.
Research and preparation of application for Victorian coastal awards for the Port Welshpool Long Jetty (award winner).
Award submission for the Victorian Coastal Awards – Gippsland Lakes Bird Habitat Project (award winner).
Stakeholder Engagement Framework and Plan. Preparation of Stakeholder Engagement Framework, Stakeholder Engagement Plan and review of Communications Plan.
Preparation of the Safety and Environmental Management Plan for Gippsland’s local ports and waterways.
Preparation of the Gippsland Lakes Sustainable Boating Plan.
Design and Analysis of the Gippsland Lakes Boating Survey 2015
Stakeholder and customer consultation for Gippsland Ports Fees and Charges Review.
East Gippsland Shire Council
Review of levels of service for the Raymond Island Ferry. In conjunction with Nick Murray & Associates, stakeholder engagement on the review of levels of service for a local transport service.
Focus Group Consultation on Green Waste Fees. Conducting five Focus Groups to determine community attitudes to the potential introduction of green waste disposal fees.
Growing the Visitor Economy – New Markets in Recreational Fishing. Research, stakeholder engagement and economic analysis to identify opportunities for growth in new recreational fishing markets (in partnership with Saturn Corporate Resources).
East Gippsland Rail Trail – Strategic Business Case. Preparation of Strategic Business case for future development and management of the East Gippsland Rail Trail (in partnership with Fitzgerald Frisby Landscape Architects).
Bright Futures Renewable Energy Project. Management of community and stakeholder engagement to explore new models for delivering renewable energy to the East Gippsland region.
Preparation of Planning Scheme Amendment documentation for Paynesville Employment and Emergency Services Precinct.
Paynesville Growth Area Structure Plan. In conjunction with Tim Weight Consulting and Design Urban. Preparation of a planning framework for sustainable long-term growth of the unique lake side town of Paynesville. Paynesville Foreshore Management Plan. Input and advice on future development and protection of the diverse and popular foreshore areas of Paynesville.
Gippsland Ports/East Gippsland Shire Council
Review of Boating Facilities Management Responsibilities.
Business and Tourism East Gippsland
Master of Ceremonies for East Gippsland Business Awards 2016-2019.
East Gippsland Food Cluster
Gippsland Regional Agrifood Employment Program – Case Studies. Preparation of web-based and print material highlighting employment case studies in the food sector.
Preparation of summary prospectus document for CSIRO Regional Food Manufacturing Hub report.
Facilitation of strategic planning session with the East Gippsland Food Cluster Board.
South Gippsland Shire Council
Main Street Reinvigoration Project. Working with business and community stakeholders, I prepared a report and recommendations for the reinvigoration of town centre precincts in Leongatha, Korumburra, Foster and Toora.
Business & Tourism East Gippsland/Bairnsdale Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Business workshop facilitation and preparation of the Bairnsdale CBD Marketing Strategy.
Business and Tourism East Gippsland
Planning and facilitation/MC for the East Gippsland International Tourism Summit.
Marlo Primary School
Facilitation of the school’s strategic planning workshop.
Bruthen Blues and Arts Festival
Facilitation of a community workshop to decide options and plan for the continuation of the festival.