A beleaguered state Liberal party is turning to a millennial in a desperate bid to unite and change its political fortunes.

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With just over 12 months until Victorians head to the polls, Opposition Leader Brad Battin was ousted for first-term MP Jess Wilson.

The 35-year-old mother of one was elected unopposed after Mr Battin did not stand following a successful spill motion on Tuesday.

Ms Wilson became the first woman to lead the party's Victorian division and its third leader in 11 months after John Pesutto was deposed in late December.

The leadership coup was set in motion on Monday afternoon, when a group of Liberal MPs visited Mr Battin

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