Gordon joined JBA in January 2007 and was appointed Partner in April 2008. He is a graduate in Economics and holds a Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning both from the University of Sydney.

During his time at JBA, Gordon has been responsible for the coordination and preparation of applications for a range of Major Projects and State Significant Sites in both urban and greenfield environments. Gordon gains immense professional satisfaction from guiding complex development proposals through the planning and assessment process, and providing clients with practical and creative solutions to planning issues.

Prior to joining JBA, Gordon was a Director at the Department of Planning with responsibility for the assessment of State significant sites, major health and education projects and planning for the alpine resorts region. Gordon has brought to JBA considerable experience in all aspects of planning, environmental impact assessment and associated legislation.

While with the Department of Planning, Gordon played a significant role in the formulation and implementation of Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and Schedule 3 of the Major Projects SEPP relating to State Significant Sites. He is one of the State’s leading experts on the application of the legislation to development on major sites.