Element Advisory

Exciting news! 👏

From 2nd March, Element Advisory will be officially integrating with the SLR team.

The same team and expertise in planning and heritage you know and trust, now supported by SLR’s global network of technical, digital, and advisory specialists.

By combining local knowledge with global capability, we can deliver more connected and impactful solutions for our clients and communities.

Follow SLR Consulting to stay updated on our projects and insights as we begin this next chapter together.

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✅ Planning Approval Secured – Ord Street, West Perth

We’re excited to announce planning approval for the landmark mixed-use redevelopment at 46 Ord Street and 27–35 Outram Street, West Perth—a major milestone in transforming this prominent street block.

This visionary project will deliver a “work-meets-wellness” precinct, blending high-end workplace design with hospitality and wellbeing. Features include exceptional staff amenities, hospitality spaces, and five corporate apartments—all within a sustainable, biophilic design targeting 5-Star Green Star certification.

Designed by Donaldson Boshard Architects with landscape architecture by Aspect Studios, the proposal introduces twin towers connected by a shared podium, extensive landscaped setbacks, and a vertical green façade—bringing West Perth’s garden-suburb character into the site.

A big thank you to the City of Perth, Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage, and the State Design Review Panel for their collaboration, and congratulations to the entire project team on achieving this milestone! 🙌

With considerable investment and growth in Western Australia across key industries, Element Advisory is seeking innovative and driven individuals to join our team in facilitating the development and delivery of a variety of significant projects. Help us support our clients in unlocking their strategic value and delivering benefits to the community across multiple areas, including property and commercial, energy and natural resources, infrastructure, defence and social sectors.

We have several opportunities available, ranging from Consultant to Strategic Counsel. These roles focus on planning and regulatory advisory, as well as heritage, social, and cultural advisory.

To find out more and to apply, please go to:
https://www.seek.com.au/element-jobs?jobId=76408207&type=standout

Element Advisory were thrilled to see the recent allocation of significant State Government funding to deliver the next stage of revitalisation and adaptive reuse works to the Albany Pilot Station.

Our team were engaged to prepare a conceptual feasibility study for the adaptive reuse of this significant maritime heritage site. This included consideration of broader site uses, adjacent future development activities, and master plan aspirations for both the port land and the City of Albany along with the provision of heritage due diligence, recommendations for the occupation and use of space, and landscaping integration and designs prepared by our colleagues at See Design Studio.

The Cook Government has recently injected $8.3 million into the revitalisation of this significant heritage site to support its future as a vibrant community and tourism precinct.

This year’s World Environment Day, focusing on land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience under the slogan “Our land. Our future. We are ,” emphasises sustainable practices in all aspects of life. Heritage preservation is one of them, linking our past to a sustainable future.

Preserving historic buildings is a sustainable development practice that reduces the need for new construction materials, saving resources and minimising waste. By maintaining and repurposing existing structures, we decrease the environmental impact associated with demolition and new construction, such as energy consumption, material usage, and ultimately carbon emissions. This effort aligns with land restoration goals by promoting resource efficiency and reducing the strain on natural landscapes.

Heritage preservation also strengthens the social and economic fabric of communities. Historic buildings attract tourism, boosting economic activity and creating jobs, which benefits local economies. This fosters community pride and encourages investment in maintaining and improving the area, contributing further to sustainability. Preserving our cultural heritage also helps communities maintain their identity and continuity. This connection to the past provides a stable foundation for future growth and development, ensuring the cultural significance and promoting sense of place.

On World Environment Day, let’s embrace by recognising that preserving historic buildings safeguards our past while building a resilient, sustainable future for our land and communities.

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With significant growth across major industries including energy and natural resources, property and commercial, transport and defence our team at Element Advisory is growing as we support leading clients to unlock their visions and value.

As part of our growth, we are seeking an engaging and experienced Land Access and Community Relations expert to work as part of our diverse and cross-functional teams. This senior role aims to drive strategy for our clients, engage with communities and stakeholders and deliver approvals to support major projects across Western Australia.

If you feel you have the skills, experience, and attributes needed then we would like to hear from you!

https://www.seek.com.au/element-jobs?jobId=76165992&type=standout

With this year's National Reconciliation Week theme being "Now More Than Ever," it is important to recognise that reconciliation is an ongoing journey, crucial for forging a positive future and inclusive community. We are proud to support and be part of this year's Reconciliation Week.

This morning, Element Advisory arranged a breakfast and attended the virtual National Reconciliation Week breakfast, which featured inspiring and impactful online presentations and performances. We are also proud to be part of the Reconciliation Week Street Banner Program with Renita Brown Nungurrayi as the featured artist.

We recently had our second Reconciliation Action Plan approved and our key learnings from our initial reconciliation journey have highlighted the importance of integrating our reconciliation activities into our core business and through our partners. We are committed to providing the necessary support for each individual and the collective community as part of reconciliation.

To read our full RAP, please visit: https://recaus.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/ /a/5g000000xvhf/7CZOMv1Fo5NwNUS5_3ied5AHWjGBDK4S35LkcRHJgjQ

With more than $3.5billion in projects being approved through the Significant Development Assessment Unit (SDAU) pathway since its inception in 2020, Daniel Lees, Principal at Element Advisory chats with Business News on the news that the pathway has been made permanent.

With the former SDAU, now referred to as the Part 11B Significant Development Pathway, there are more options available for developers looking to expedite project approvals and unlock value.

As Daniel Lees notes "It's about truly understanding the client's needs and the project objectives and then providing advice as to the ideal pathway in the circumstances".

To read the full article, please go to https://www.businessnews.com.au/article/Planning-changes-offer-alternatives



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Historic WA theatre to be transformed into entertainment hub One of the State’s oldest theatres is getting ready to enter its next act as developers continue to revitalise the site into a ‘multi-functioning event space’.

If you are passionate about leveraging data-driven insights to drive impactful commercial solutions that will deliver top-notch services to both government and private sector clients, then we have the perfect opportunity for you!

As a Data Science Analyst, you'll play a pivotal role in collaborating with our lead to provide cutting-edge solutions and insights.

To find out more and to apply, go to: https://www.elementwa.com.au/join-us/current-vacancies