Title:  Advisor, Industry Capability

About VIDA

The Victorian Infrastructure Delivery Authority (VIDA) is a specialist project delivery organisation, responsible for delivering the biggest transport and health infrastructure program in Victorian history. This includes more than 200 projects such as the Metro Tunnel, North East Link, West Gate Tunnel, removing level crossings, new and upgraded hospitals in Footscray, Frankston and Warrnambool, and specialist programs such as the early parenting centres expansion and upgrade program.

The unprecedented program of works brings together expert skillsets to deliver crucial health and major transport projects and ensure that operations are streamlined and efficient while delivering better outcomes for Victorians. Led by the Director-General, VIDA is comprised of the four project offices Major Road Projects Victoria, Level Crossing Removal Project, the Metro Tunnel Project, and the Victorian Health Building Authority.

About this Opportunity

The Advisor, Industry Capability provides project delivery, coordination and stakeholder support for programs that grow and develop Victoria’s infrastructure workforce. 

This is a dynamic, public-facing role with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and end-to-end program and event delivery. You’ll play a key role in delivering education and employment initiatives including; school engagement programs, industry cadetships, and workforce development activities.

Working as part of a small, collaborative team, you’ll help design, coordinate and deliver programs that connect students, jobseekers and industry to real career pathways in infrastructure.

You will:
•    Support the planning, coordination and delivery of industry capability programs and education initiatives
•    Facilitate workshops, presentations and engagement sessions with a range of audiences including students, educators, jobseekers and industry stakeholders
•    Manage end-to-end event logistics, including scheduling, stakeholder coordination, venues, materials and on-the-day delivery
•    Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, contractors, schools, training providers, and government stakeholders
•    Provide timely support to program participants and respond to enquiries via shared inboxes
•    Contribute to program design, continuous improvement and evaluation activities
•    Support governance and administration, including meeting coordination, documentation and reporting
•    Maintain accurate program data, participant records and tracking systems
•    Assist with procurement processes, supplier coordination and invoice management

About You

You’re an operator who is strategic, credible, and delivery‑minded. Able to work across boundaries and turn ambiguity into forward motion.

You’ll bring:
•    Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple programs or events simultaneously
•    Experience in stakeholder engagement and relationship management
•    Confidence facilitating workshops, presentations or group sessions (experience in learning & development or training environments highly regarded)
•    Experience supporting or delivering programs, events, or education initiatives end-to-end
•    Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
•    A proactive, adaptable approach with a focus on continuous improvement
•    Experience in administration, coordination or program support roles

Highly regarded:
•    Experience working in education, training, workforce development or L&D environments
•    Understanding of the VET or higher education sectors

Key Selection Criteria

•    Planning & Prioritising: Effectively and consistently delivers on key accountabilities and tasks by applying planning, organising, and prioritising techniques to meet deadlines.
•    Continuous Improvement: Continuously improves the efficiency and functioning of existing processes and systems and readily adopts new ideas to drive innovation in the industry.
•    Problem Solving & Decision Making: Uses relevant information and critical thinking to analyse and get to the core of complex problems or issues. Looks to different sources of information to make decisions in a considered and timely way.
•    Effective Communication: Communicates effectively and respectively both verbally and in writing and is confident presenting to different audiences.
•    Working Collaboratively: Works well with others, respecting their contribution and openly sharing information, knowledge and experience. 
 

Mandatory Requirements

•    A current driver’s licence
•    A valid Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain one)

What can we offer you?

•    An emphasis on work / life balance 
•    High-performing team environment 
•    Equal opportunity employer 
•    Personal & professional development opportunities 
•    Committed to safety & wellbeing  
•    Training & development opportunities 

Pre-Employment Checks

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which include national police/qualification (where applicable) checks and misconduct screening. 

How to Apply

Please include a CV and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing the Key Selection Criteria. To support your application, please structure your responses using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) and include examples demonstrating your facilitation experience, outlining the types of sessions delivered, your approach, and the outcomes achieved.

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For a confidential discussion, please contact Lisa Fagan, Manager, Industry, Capability & Development at lisa.fagan@vida.vic.gov.au.

Applications close 11:59 pm – Tuesday 21 April 2026.