Join a UDIA Victoria Committee – Nominations now open

We invite all UDIA Victoria members to nominate for a position on one of our 11 committees aligned with your expertise, interests, and passion for our industry.

UDIA committee members are integral to our advocacy work, providing firsthand insights, case studies, and expertise that ensure our policy positions are credible and grounded in real-world experience. Their contributions directly inform our advocacy, submissions, research and publications. Our committees also help shape our event and professional development program.

Committee membership requires a time investment of a minimum four hours per month – one hour to attend the meeting, and the remainder across the month. Time requirement may vary depending on the number and complexity of advocacy issues of each committee. Committees often have working groups or subcommittees in addition to the monthly meeting.

Committee members are also asked to attend and promote events relevant to their respective committees.

Being part of a committee is a fantastic opportunity to expand your professional network, build your profile, and connect with peers who are committed to shaping the future of Victoria’s urban development.

The breadth and diversity of our 11 committees ensure that members can engage with topics that align closely with their professional interests.

Committee appointments are for a two-year term, commencing February 2026 and concluding December 2027.

Explore our committees and find where your voice can make an impact

Greenfield Development Committee
Focuses on land development, enabling infrastructure, and services in greenfield settings, engaging regularly with local and state government, key authorities and other relevant stakeholders to facilitate timely and cost effective urban development.

Infill Development Committee
Focuses on infill development, urban regeneration and precinct activation, including advocating for policy and regulatory reform to facilitate timely and cost effective delivery of new housing in established areas. Our infill committee is currently involved in extensive research that underpins our advocacy for the sector.

Capital Markets and Investment Committee
Champions tax and regulatory reform to support a thriving urban development industry, and leads key initiatives to encourage investment in Victoria’s property sector. The committee is currently leading a number of UDIA flagship research reports, including an update to the Hidden Cost of Housing.

Innovation and Sustainability Committee
Drives UDIA’s advocacy on sustainable practices and emerging technologies, with current work on proposed tree canopy targets, ESD requirements, ESG policy and circular economy initiatives.

Member Engagement and Inclusion Committee
Promotes engagement and inclusion across the industry and supports the delivery of UDIA’s events program. The committee is leading UDIA’s ‘Reflect’ Reconciliation Action Plan in 2026.

Planning Committee
Leads advocacy for a more effective and efficient planning system that supports housing and community needs, working closely with Department of Transport and Planning on reforms to the Planning and Environment Act, 1984 and a number of other key planning, heritage and building reforms.

Outlook Committee
Promotes greater engagement, participation and exposure for young people across the sector through a range of initiatives including events, networking, mentoring and communications. Outlook liaison appointments to key policy committees will be an important part of the committee’s work in 2026.

Geelong Committee
Advocates for improved industry outcomes in Geelong, Victoria’s second biggest and Australia’s fastest growing city. The committee leads our advocacy with local government and produces extensive advocacy collateral, including recently, UDIA’s Infill feasibility in regional Victoria report.

Bendigo Committee
Represents the urban development industry on matters relating to the overall direction and development outcomes within Victoria’s northern region. The Bendigo Committee supports our Regional Industry Briefing event and was extensively involved in the release of our Greater Bendigo Residential Land Assessment.

Ballarat Committee
Drives the implementation of key policy initiatives that support a greater variety and supply of housing in Greater Ballarat, following the launch of UDIA’s Ballarat Residential Supply and Demand Assessment. The Ballarat Committee is new in 2026.

Land Lease Communities Committee
Advocates for the right planning and regulatory settings to enable the long-term growth and sustainability of secure and affordable land lease housing communities. The Land Lease Communities Committee is new in 2026.

How to nominate

Submit your nomination by Friday, 10 October 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity to lead, connect and influence.

Submit your nomination here

Additional resources

Read our annual review for a detailed breakdown of the purpose, policy priorities and projects of our committees in FY2024-2025.
View our committees page here.
View our advocacy achievements here.