Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Brazier Motti More than 70-years experience in Surveying, Town Planning, Project Management, and Mapping and GIS services across Townsville, Cairns, and Northern Australia. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.braziermotti.com.au/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Town Planner shares vision for a thriving Townsville CBD](https://www.braziermotti.com.au/town-planner-vision-for-townsville-cbd/) - Brazier Motti Director and experienced Town Planner Stephen Motti shared his vision for a thriving Townsville city centre as part of Future Townsville. - [Local ownership to support local growth.](https://www.braziermotti.com.au/local-ownership-to-support-local-growth/) - We're pleased to announce our newest shareholders in Townsville. This group are all long-term employees who bring experience across town planning and surveying. - [Shaping the North's future](https://www.braziermotti.com.au/shaping-the-norths-future/) - Brazier Motti was pleased to take part in the recent Townsville Outlook 2026 Property Council of Australia event. The event shed light on Townsville's promising economic future, underpinned by a resilient, diverse economy. A clear message emerged throughout the discussions - Townsville is open for business. In the keynote address, Townsville's newly elected Mayor highlighted - [Meet Brazier Motti's newest Cairns Partners](https://www.braziermotti.com.au/meet-brazier-mottis-newest-cairns-partners/) - Brazier Motti has welcomed Town Planner Michael Tessaro and Surveyor Dave Roulett from our Cairns office as our newest shareholders. - [Townsville Town Planning](https://www.braziermotti.com.au/townsville-town-planning/) - Brazier Motti was proud to contribute our extensive local town planning expertise as a speaker at the Future Townsville forum. - [Town Planning Expertise Across Townsville, Cairns, and Northern Australia](https://www.braziermotti.com.au/town-planning-expertise-across-townsville-cairns-and-northern-australia/) - Brazier Motti's town planning team has unmatched local experience to find workable solutions and secure approvals for your Northern Australia project. - [Global Surveyors Day](https://www.braziermotti.com.au/global-surveyors-day/) - March 21 is our chance to celebrate our Survey team and their role in surveying the North to support the growth of our Northern Australia communities. - [Cairns Survey Assistant opportunity](https://www.braziermotti.com.au/cairns-survey-assistant-opportunity/) - Join a locally owned business that offers training, mentorship, and career opportunities, working on a diverse range of projects across Far North Queensland. - [Town Planner Stephen Motti reaches 30 years](https://www.braziermotti.com.au/town-planner-stephen-motti-reaches-30-years/) - Congratulations to our Senior Town Planner Stephen Motti on reaching 30 years with Brazier Motti! We're fortunate to have Stephen's experience and expertise. - [Celebrating 70 years in Northern Australia](https://www.braziermotti.com.au/celebrating-70-years-in-northern-australia/) - In 2023 Brazier Motti celebrated a major milestone – 70 years in Town Planning, Land Surveying, Project Management and Mapping & GIS in Northern Australia. - [Successful Defence supply chain grant](https://www.braziermotti.com.au/successful-defence-supply-chain-grant/) - We’re very pleased to have been successful in receiving funding to help compete for national and international defence industry contracts. Defence is such a big part of the Townsville and Northern Australia community – we’re hoping to grow our role as part of this supply chain. Thank you to the Queensland Government for this opportunity! - [New Planning regulations introduced](https://www.braziermotti.com.au/new-planning-regulations-introduced/) - The Mandatory Planning (Walkable Neighbourhoods) Amendment Regulation 2020 has now been introduced by the Queensland Government. This new Regulation comes into effect from the 28th of September, creating new requirements for the subdivision of land. Under the legislation, new benchmarks requirements have been created, including: Grid like patterns that respond to the local landscape A - [Meet BM's newest team members](https://www.braziermotti.com.au/new-bm-team-members/) - In 2020, the Brazier Motti team grew with some fantastic new additions to support us as we create opportunities for our clients in Northern Australia. We'd like introduce our new our new Company Accountant Kylie and our new Administration Officer Emma. Kylie brings over 10 years of local public practice accounting experience to our team. - [Supporting economic growth](https://www.braziermotti.com.au/supporting-economic-growth/) - Leading local Town Planners and Surveyors Brazier Motti are pleased to be involved in North Queensland's new Designated Area Migration Agreement - [BM certified for data security](https://www.braziermotti.com.au/security-certification-attained/) - Town Planning, Surveying, Mapping and Project Management agency Brazier Motti now has the highest level of ISO accreditation for data and information security. - [Opportunities for Registration and Cadastral Endorsement](https://www.braziermotti.com.au/opportunities-for-registration-and-cadastral-endorsement/) - Our Cairns and Townsville offices have vacancies in their Survey teams for those who are or wish to get Registered and obtain Cadastral Survey endorsement. - [Inspiring the workforce of the future](https://www.braziermotti.com.au/inspiring-the-workforce-of-the-future/) - In November, we were pleased to take part in Townsville Enterprise's "STEAM in the Regions" forum, an initiative to bring together industry, educators and researchers to help plan the future of North Queensland's workforce. We’re passionate about inspiring young people into the STEAM fields and showcasing the exciting career opportunities in our industry. Our Senior - [BM Director celebrates STEM at Thuringowa State High School](https://www.braziermotti.com.au/bm-director-celebrates-stem-at-thuringowa-state-high-school/) - Brazier Motti Director Raneir Melick joined Herbert Member of Parliament Philip Thompson and a class of Thuringowa State High School students to celebrate CSIRO National STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths) Day in October. This initiative brings together students, politicians, and industry representatives from across Australia together to celebrate the STEM fields and the career - [BM Director completes AICD role](https://www.braziermotti.com.au/bm-director-completes-aicd-role/) - BM Director Raneir Melick hosted his final event as Chair of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) Townsville chapter in November. The end of year dinner focussed on governance in the sports arena and collected present donations to support the great therapy work undertaken by Cootharinga North Queensland. Townsville’s AICD chapter has a big following - [Join the BM team](https://www.braziermotti.com.au/join-the-bm-team/) - Brazier Motti is looking for new members to join our diverse team. Opportunities are available in both our Cairns and Townsville offices. Our culture is key to our longevity and the relationships we have with our staff, peers and clients. If you would like an opportunity to work for our firm in one of the - [Regional areas set to grow](https://www.braziermotti.com.au/regional-areas-set-to-grow/) - Initial signs are positive for Townsville’s property market, which is experiencing a bounce following the impact of COVID-19. Government first home builders’ grants have led to a surge in demand for new homes with developers around the city reporting significant increases in demand.The promising short-term boost has come as demographers are forecasting that COVID-19 might - [Join the BM team - Cairns and Townsville](https://www.braziermotti.com.au/join-the-bm-team-cairns-and-townsville/) - We have a number of available positions available for Surveyors to join our team across North and Far North Queensland. We have opportunities for both graduates and experienced Surveyors - find out more at the Seek links below. Cairns - Find out more here We are currently looking for Surveyors to join our team and - [Graduates and Registered SURVEYOR positions available](https://www.braziermotti.com.au/graduates-and-registered-surveyor-positions-available/) - We have numerous positions available for Graduate and Registered Surveyors, to join our team of experienced Registered Cadastral and Engineering Surveyors. Contact us by 1 October to apply. We service a broad range of clients, locally and regionally, using a variety of instruments, software and survey techniques. Currently we have a number of opportunities in - [Applications open - Cairns Survey Manager](https://www.braziermotti.com.au/applications-open-cairns-survey-manager/) - We're looking for a Manager for our Cairns Survey team. If you would like to lead our Survey team as we create opportunities for Far North Queensland projects, apply directly via cairns@braziermotti.com.au or by calling (07) 4054 0400. Our staff, their families, our clients and the communities in which we live and work are not just part of - [Farewell Graham Ward](https://www.braziermotti.com.au/farewell-graham-ward/) - In September, the BM team celebrated the 39-year career of Graham Ward, who joined us in 1980 as a Graduate Surveyor and leaves us to embark on a well-earned retirement. As a local business, it’s a real privilege to have someone choose to spend their entire career with our team and we've been fortunate to - [BM Director recognised for charity contribution](https://www.braziermotti.com.au/bm-director-recognised-for-charity-contribution/) - Brazier Motti Director Stephen Motti has been recognised by the Salvation Army after stepping down as Chairman of their annual Red Shield Appeal North Queensland committee. Stephen has been a part of the fundraising committee for eight years with well over $1 million raised in this time. The Red Shield Appeal is the major annual fundraiser - [BM COVID-19 Update](https://www.braziermotti.com.au/bm-covid-19-update/) - At Brazier Motti, it remains business...if not business as usual. We understand the importance of your project being delivered. We have local staff with great capacity and experience who can add value to your project team. We are set up remotely to review your feasibilities, undertake your surveys, complete your plans, and secure your town - [Supporting Life Education](https://www.braziermotti.com.au/supporting-life-education/) - Life Education Townsville launched their new van in Townsville in November, a project we were proud to support. Life Education visits schools across North Queensland, using their van and mascot Healthy Harold to teach primary school students about health, wellbeing and safety. Our team worked with Life Education to take their ideas for the pod - [North Queensland Stadium](https://www.braziermotti.com.au/north-queensland-stadium/) - For the past two years the North Queensland Stadium has slowly been taking shape. If not one of the largest construction projects undertaken in North Queensland recently, it has certainly had the attention of a football mad North Queensland public. Brazier Motti has been engaged as the project surveyor since the Managing Contractor, Watpac, took - [Graham Ward inducted as a SSSI Fellow](https://www.braziermotti.com.au/graham-ward-inducted-as-a-sssi-fellow/) - Graham Ward was inducted as a SSSI Fellow (QLD Region and Land Surveying Commission) at the QLD Northern Region Conference on 10 November 2017. The following is a brief excerpt from his citation: "Graham Peter Ward has made a lasting difference to the surveying and spatial sciences profession by his leadership and contribution and he - [Brazier Motti part of the local team undertaking feasibility study for Hells Gates Dam](https://www.braziermotti.com.au/brazier-motti-part-of-the-local-team-undertaking-feasibility-study-for-hells-gates-dam/) - Brazier Motti is part of the consortium of Townsville businesses, led by national engineering and development consultants SMEC, chosen to undertake a detailed feasibility study for the proposed Hells Gates Dam. As a truly local firm, originating in North Queensland over 60 years ago and today, employing up to 100 staff throughout regional QLD, Brazier - [Pre-Qualified for a Range of Federal, State & Local Government Work](https://www.braziermotti.com.au/pre-qualified-for-a-range-of-federal-state-local-government-work/) - We are truly local and know our community and this region. We have over 60 years’ experience in delivering survey and planning services on projects of all levels of complexity across Northern Australia. We provide leadership in our industry and are active corporate citizens, investing in our people and in our home community. We have - [Peter Murphy inducted as a SSSI Fellow](https://www.braziermotti.com.au/peter-murphy-inducted-as-a-sssi-fellow/) - Brazier Motti - Survey Discipline Manager and Director, Peter Murphy was inducted as a SSSI Fellow (QLD Region and Land Surveying Commission) at the QLD Northern Region Conference on 29 October 2015. The following is a brief excerpt from his citation: "Peter Murphy’s professionalism, integrity and leadership skills have been of immense benefit to the - [Townsville City Council's new City Plan](https://www.braziermotti.com.au/townsville-city-councils-new-city-plan/) - Townsville City Council’s new City Plan was gazetted and is effective as of 27 October 2014. The Townsville City Plan supersedes the old schemes of the former Townsville and Thuringowa Councils. The new plan sets the direction for the growth of Townsville over the next 25 years and strives to encourage development and economic growth. - [AS/NZS 4801:2001 & ISO 14001:2004 to go with ISO 9001:2008](https://www.braziermotti.com.au/asnzs-48012001-iso-140012004-to-go-with-iso-90012008/) - In September of 2014, Brazier Motti became certified with a AS/NZS 4801:2001 Occupational Health & Safety Management System and a ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System. These two new registrations were in addition to the existing ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System certification and contribute to our vision of being Northern Australia's premier Surveying and Planning Consultancy. - [Townsville leaders putting the spotlight on the North](https://www.braziermotti.com.au/submission-to-the-joint-select-committee-for-the-development-of-northern-australia/) - Townsville leaders have joined forces to cement the city’s position as the powerhouse of Northern Australia. The group, which consists of Townsville Chamber president Stephen Motti from Brazier Motti, Townsville Airport chief executive Kevin Gill (also chairman of Townsville Enterprise), Townsville City Mayor Jenny Hill and Port of Townsville acting chief executive Ranee Crosby, have released - [Brazier Motti are Accredited Plan Right Consultants](https://www.braziermotti.com.au/braziermotti_are_accredited_plan_right_consultants/) - Plan Right is an accelerated assessment initiative that provides a simple and faster way to progress low risk development applications with the Townsville City Council. As an accredited Plan Right consultant, Brazier Motti can process your low risk development applications quickly, allowing reduced costs and assessment times and providing further certainty for your development sooner. - [Planning Legislation Reform Continues](https://www.braziermotti.com.au/planning-legislaition-reform-continues/) - The Queensland Government is continuing to review planning legislation ahead of introducing the proposed Planning for Queensland's Development Act. The Government has identified the objectives of the proposed Act which are to: • drive prosperity through a four-pillar economy, including development and construction • reduce red tape for business and industry • reform the - [New Planning Schemes for Townsville, Cairns and Mackay](https://www.braziermotti.com.au/new-planning-schemes-for-townsville-cairns-and-mackay/) - The Sustainable Planning Act 2009 (SPA) requires that Local Governments review their planning scheme every 10 years to ensure that they respond appropriately to changes at a local, regional and state level. With consultation now complete, new Schemes will soon commence in Townsville, Mackay and Cairns. The new provisions may affect how you can use - [Peter Murphy appointed as Chair of the Queensland Surveyors Board](https://www.braziermotti.com.au/peter-murphy-appointed-as-chair-of-the-queensland-surveyors-board/) - Brazier Motti is very proud to announce that Director and Survey Discipline Leader, Peter Murphy, has been appointed by the Government as the Chair of the Queensland Surveyors Board. The role of the Board is to administer the Surveyors Act, in order to protect the public and ensure public confidence in the profession of surveying. - [BM Town Planner part of 500 Women in Property](https://www.braziermotti.com.au/bm-town-planner-part-of-500-women-in-property/) - We’re pleased to announce that our Town Planner Mary McCarthy is a participant in the Property Council of Australia’s (PCA) 500 Women in Property Programme for 2019. This fantastic programme, an initiative of the PCA’s Diversity Committee, offers professional development and networking opportunities across all disciplines in the development industry, to help foster future leaders - [Recipient announced - 2019 Susan Green Pathway to Planning Profession Programme](https://www.braziermotti.com.au/recipient-announced-2019-susan-green-pathway-to-planning-profession-programme/) - We’re pleased to announce the recipient of the 2019 Susan Green “Pathway to the Planning Profession Programme” – Nicholas Griffin. This Programme will provide Nicholas, as a final year James Cook University Planning student, with a work placement with Brazier Motti, attend two planning industry networking events, a one year Young Planner membership of the - [Opportunity for Planning Students](https://www.braziermotti.com.au/opportunity-for-planning-students/) - Brazier Motti is proud to offer the new Pathway to Planning Profession Program in 2019. Applications for the program are now open. This is an opportunity for a fourth year Bachelor of Planning student to undertake a work placement in one of our offices (Cairns or Townsville), attend two industry networking events, and become involved in the Planning Institute - [Latest news from Brazier Motti](https://www.braziermotti.com.au/latest-news-from-brazier-motti/) - Stay up-to-date with Northern Australia industry and surveying and planning updates with our latest newsletter! Read the latest edition here! You can sign-up to receive our updates as soon as they are released at the bottom of this page. - [COUCH wellness centre set to offer new service to Cairns cancer patients](https://www.braziermotti.com.au/couch-wellness-centre-set-to-offer-new-service-to-cairns-cancer-patients/) - Brazier Motti is extremely proud to be a part of the community drive to establish the COUCH Wellness Centre in Cairns. This important initiative recognises that facing a life-threatening illness requires more than just medicine, but lifestyle and emotional support for patients and those closest to them. The COUCH Wellness Centre is proposing to provide - [Brazier Motti Honoured by Rotary Club of Ross River](https://www.braziermotti.com.au/brazier-motti-honoured-by-rotary-club-of-ross-river/) - In June, Brazier Motti was presented with a Paul Harris Fellow from the Rotary Club of Ross River in Townsville. We are extremely honoured to have received this acknowledgement in recognition of our community work alongside Rotary in Townsville over the years. 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