He served in the office from January 2006 to October 2009, when he was replaced by Brian Lacy.

Lucas was a Liberal Party member of the Victorian Legislative Council, representing the Eumemmerring Province from 1996 to 2002.

He attempted to move to the lower house and contested the seat of Gembrook in 2002 state election but was unsuccessful.

Prior to state politics, Lucas was formerly the CEO for the City of Berwick and then the Mayor of Casey.

He was appointed a justice of the peace (JP) upon taking the position of Mayor of Casey.