THE Victorian government has appointed Michelle McLean as the new chief commissioner at the Victorian Building Authority.
McLean is the first woman to lead the authority and currently serves as a non-executive Director on the boards of East Gippsland Water and FrontierSI. She is deputy chair of the Country Fire Authority and chair of its Finance, Audit and Risk Committee. From 1995 to 2018, McLean was an executive and managing partner of Cornwall Stodart Lawyers, where she held several roles, including CEO and CFO.
McLean is a life member of the Australian Legal Practice Management Association, where she served as national president from 2002 to 2005.
She also served on the executive council of the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and as a board member of the Mercy Health Foundation.
Planning Minister Richard Wynne said McLean’s experience across the business, finance and government sectors makes her the ideal person to lead the VBA.
“I thank Justin Madden for his ongoing enthusiasm and years of industry experience, which laid a solid foundation for this transition,” he said.
VBA CEO Sue Eddy said the chief commissioner’s role is vital to the successful operation of the building and plumbing industries.
“I very much look forward to working closely with Michelle as we continue to boost our enforcement efforts and drive change in the building and plumbing industries to help protect consumers and keep industry thriving,” she added.
McLean said: “I’m extremely honoured to be appointed chief commissioner of the VBA. Construction will play a central role in the economic recovery from coronavirus and the VBA will be there to help keep industry safe.”
