New Victorian Planning Authority CEO

Published:
Wednesday 10 May 2017

Experienced planning expert and public servant Stuart Moseley will help drive Victoria’s blueprint to cater for population growth and build sustainable and healthy new communities.

Minister for Planning Richard Wynne today announced Mr Moseley as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Victorian Planning Authority.

Mr Moseley has most recently held the position of Deputy Director General of the Queensland Department of Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning at a time of flagship reforms such as new planning legislation and a focus on affordable living and design policy.

He is a former CEO of Adelaide City Council and General Manager of Information and Strategy at the South Australian Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure. He is a registered planner, a Fellow of the Planning Institute of Australia and was national vice president of the Urban Development Institute of Australia.

Mr Moseley takes over from the long-standing CEO of the Metropolitan Planning Authority Peter Seamer, who is about to take on a new Government role. The appointment comes as the Victorian Planning Authority complements its planning for metropolitan Melbourne with a renewed focus on regional Victoria.

Victoria’s population is growing faster than any Australian state. We’re expected to top 10 million people by 2051. It presents great opportunities, but we have to get the planning right to capitalise on our growth.

Mr Moseley will begin at the VPA in June.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Planning Richard Wynne

“Stuart Moseley’s long list of achievements and experience will be a great asset for the VPA as it sets out to plan for a strong and sustainable Victoria for many decades to come.”

“He has the runs on the board as a distinguished public servant and a meticulous planning expert. He’s just the person to lead the VPA as it begins a renewed focus on planning in regional Victoria.”

Quotes attributable to Victorian Planning Authority Chair Jude Munro AO

“Victoria is fortunate to have secured the services of someone with the skills and experience of Mr Moseley for this important role.”

“He is someone who understands the importance of creating and maintaining strong stakeholder and community relationships to drive organisational improvement and deliver quality development opportunities.”