Dr. David Caddy

Professor

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Biography

David has over 40 years of experience in urban and regional planning. He has been the Managing Director of TPG + Place Match, the largest planning consultancy in Western Australia, since its formation in 1989, and he assumed the role of Executive Chairman before retiring in March 2018. In April 2018, David was appointed as the Governor of Western Australia and assumed the role of Chairman of the Western Australian Planning Commission. His extensive experience includes statutory planning, strategic structure planning, development control, project management documentation, and policy formulation for urban design and planning advocacy. David has successfully represented applicants and respondents in town planning appeals for decades, and his expertise has been sought by local and state governments for policy formation and delivery. He also holds the position of Professor of Urban & Regional Planning at the University of Western Australia, a role he has maintained since 2010. Additionally, he has served as Past President and National Vice President of the Planning Institute of Australia. His teaching contributions include unit co-ordination in notable courses such as Geography Planning Practicum and Statutory Planning, as well as Geography Planning Research Project.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Teaching and conducting research in Urban and Regional Planning.

Managing Director

1989-01-01 — 2018-03-30

TPG + Place Match • Perth, Australia

Led the largest planning consultancy in Western Australia and managed significant urban planning projects.

Chairman

2018-04-16 — Present

Western Australian Planning Commission • Perth, Australia

Oversaw planning and development policies for Western Australia.

Courses

Geography Planning Practicum Statutory Planning Geography Planning Research Project

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
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  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.