Ms Stanton will commence on Monday 7 December 2026.

She has more than 25 years of experience across local and state government in Victoria. Her background includes governance, strategy, financial sustainability, organisational performance, leadership development and transformation.

Her most recent executive roles were at the City of Casey and Mornington Peninsula Shire. In those roles she led complex portfolios, major projects and organisational improvement initiatives.

Ms Stanton holds a Master of Public Policy and Management from Monash University. She is also a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

VLGA president Cr Jane Karslake said the Board is delighted with the appointment. She said it is confident Ms Stanton will bring valuable experience, strong leadership and a deep commitment to the VLGA’s purpose and the broader local government sector.

Cr Karslake said Ms Stanton’s commitment to ethical leadership, strong governance and building the capacity of people and organisations aligns closely with the VLGA’s work supporting councils and councillors across Victoria.

Ms Stanton said she was “honoured to be joining the VLGA as its Chief Executive”.

The VLGA said it will provide opportunities for key partners and stakeholders to meet Ms Stanton after she starts in December.