The team that promises success.
Who is RG Strategic?
Founded by Russell Green in 2014, RG Strategic is a full-service business strategy consultancy specialising in town planning, liquor licensing, tourism, and events, as well as advocacy and government relations.
The RG Strategic team is solutions-driven and works hard to identify all opportunities for your project, or solutions required to get your development across the line.
Our clients work in a variety of industries, from cafés, bars, and restaurants to retail, accommodation, and office spaces. We look after clients across Australia, with a focus on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, Noosa, Brisbane, and Townsville, as well as select project work for clients in Sydney, New South Wales.
Full-service consultancy
To small and large businesses alike, we offer a complete range of services ensuring all our client’s problems are solved, goals are reached, and their visions successful.
We pride ourselves on an approachable and personable communication style, always checking in with our clients, taking the time to review complex issues and next steps, and fully investing ourselves in each project we take on.
Relationships that deliver outcomes
What sets us apart is our emphasis on relationships. These unique relationships – with our clients, with other consultants we collaborate with, and ultimately with key decision-makers of the region – each allows us to have an open dialogue and always achieve a positive outcome for our clients.
“A strong, innovative thinker Russell Green has demonstrated an insightful depth of knowledge and leadership on strategy and town planning processes for Noosa and the Sunshine Coast. “
Bob Abbot Mayor Noosa 1997 – 2008, Sunshine Coast 2008 – 2012
Director Russell Green provides exceptional insight and strategic vision to all kinds of development, tourism, and event projects.
Russell Green
Director
As a small business owner for the past seven years, and with an additional 16 years experience in high-level town planning and tourism roles for local government, Russell is widely respected by the community and government for his demonstrated leadership and knowledge of town planning, development, hospitality, and tourism industries.
While Russell has lived and worked on the Sunshine Coast all his life, he has also traveled extensively during his roles with government councils. Through these experiences, Russell has gained a wide network of contacts across a range of corporate, government, and community sectors in Australia and overseas.
It is with his ‘local boy’ knowledge and this diverse range of contacts that Russell will lead a carefully curated team for your next project. From his public service experience and a lifetime of living in the region, Russell takes pride in being a vocal and supportive advocate for the local people and businesses.
Widely regarded as a man of integrity, Russell is tenacious, proactive, and results-focused, and he brings these qualities to every project that RG Strategic takes on.
Committees and Memberships
- Associate, Planning Institute of Australia, Queensland
- Member, Queensland Environmental Law Association
Community - Chairman, Australian Cycling Academy Ltd
- Board Member, Royal Life Saving Society, Queensland
- Life Member, Royal Life Saving Society Queensland
- Life Member, Sunshine Beach SLSC
Past Experience
Town Planning
- Head, Statutory and Regional Town Planning Portfolio, Sunshine Coast Council
- Chair, Strategy and Town Planning Committee, Sunshine Coast Council
- Member, Noosa Iconic Advisory Panel, Sunshine Coast Council
- Committee Member, Town Planning Appeals and Prosecution Review Team, Sunshine Coast Council
- Chair, Environment and Town Planning Committee, Noosa Council
- Member, South East Queensland Council of Mayors Environment and Sustainability Committee
- Member, South East Queensland Council of Mayors Regional Plan and Growth Management Committee
- Committee Member, National Sea Change Task Force
Government Relations
- Member, Intergovernmental Relations Working Group
Environment
- Director, Noosa Biosphere Governance Board
- Trustee, Noosa Community Environment Trust
- Chair, Noosa Main Beach Restoration Project
- Chair, Cleaner Production & Sustainability of Operations Working Group, Noosa Council
- Member, Sunshine Coast Council Alternative Waste Treatment Working Group
- Member, Consultative Group Wide Bay Regional Coastal Management Plan
Tourism
- Member, Major Events Advisory Panel, Sunshine Coast Council
- Company Director, Tourism Noosa Pty Ltd
- Member, Tourism Transition Advisory Board
- Member, Marketing and Events Committee Tourism Noosa
Community
- Chair, Housing Affordability Task Force, Sunshine Coast Council
- Chair, Peregian Beach Village Streetscape Project Working Group
- Chair, Peregian Community Centre Working Group
Recreation
- Chair, Recreation and Aquatic Strategy Working Group, Sunshine Coast Council
- Chair, Physical Activity Strategy Working Group, Sunshine Coast Council
- Chair, Recreation Plan Working Group, Noosa Council
- Chair, Girraween (Sports Complex) Master Plan Working Group, Noosa Council
Maree keeps the whole ship afloat and ensures the RG Strategic team delivers on all of its promises.
Maree Kearney
Administration Officer
In early 2019, Maree joined the RG Strategic team. With her, she brought an extensive knowledge of Local Government Building and Planning and also Private Certification procedures. Through her work experience, Maree has gained an excellent understanding of the operations and responsibilities required for Building and Planning approvals from concept to completion.
With over 20 years of professional experience, Maree assists with all facets of administration – managing and preparing applications to general operations – to ensure all client applications and enquiries are handled smoothly and effectively.
Talk to us today for all your town planning, development, liquor licensing, event, and advocacy needs
Call us today on 07 5474 3873 for a free, no-obligation, discussion of your needs, or send us a message below.
Russell and the team at RG Strategic were extremely efficient with helping to provide our business with our Liquor Licence. We engaged with them based off of their reputation, having represented other high-profile restaurants in the area. They kept us updated throughout the process and made it very seamless and simple. We feel very supported and appreciate the team's incredible service. We are glad to have worked with Russell and RG Strategic. Thanks again :)
The Wild Vine Café + Restaurant
Imbil
I contacted Russell in distress regarding a grey area regarding the usage of a commercial building I was buying. He acted asap in reviewing Town Planning documents and preparing a submission to Council Officers. Within 2 days he had done all this and met with Council to provide me with a clear path and resolution to my concerns. His communication and support were above and beyond. I highly recommend Russell and RG Strategic.
Peggy Harkin
Thorough understanding of how Noosa Council works, the town plan, as well as being extremely well connected to staff and Councillors.
Rob McCready
Altum Constructions - Peregian Beach
My partner and I own a Fitness Centre on the Northside of Brisbane City. As we are young business owners in the fitness industry, we were unaware of Brisbane City Councils zoning & change of use requirements. In the very early stages of our business, we were notified by the BCC that we needed town planning approval to continue trading in our location, and originally it looked as if our young gym was going to be forced to close. After contacting Russell at RG Strategic, our minds and stresses were immediately put at ease. We trusted that he would find a way to make it work for us, and through his amazing knowledge of Town Planning and development application needs, he was able to secure a permanent town planning approval for our location. We cannot recommend his services enough! Throughout the whole process, RG Strategic has handled our case with the utmost care and communication, so that we were able to continue to focus on building our business, whilst they attended to the needed requirements of the development application and subsequent town planning approval. We have managed to stay stress-free and cannot thank RG Strategic enough!
Josiah de Weger
HIIT Station - Geebung