Title: Deputy Director, Legal
About VHBA
The Victorian Health Building Authority (VHBA) is responsible for the rollout of the Victorian Government's multi-billion-dollar health capital projects. We're delivering world-class health facilities across Victoria including new public hospitals and emergency care, community health services, ambulance branches, residential aged care and mental health facilities. VHBA also provides technical support across engineering, property, asset management and environmental sustainability disciplines.
The Opportunity:
The Deputy Director, Legal will lead and provide strategic guidance to VHBA’s legal team in support of its program of works. This role will also collaborate closely with VHBA’s commercial team, as well as external legal and commercial stakeholders, to ensure a consistent and aligned approach to legal practises that reflect and uphold VHBA’s objectives. This position will play a key role in shaping government decision-making on front-end construction and infrastructure matters, construction procurement, and related policy.
Key aspects of the role include:
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Provide timely, high-quality, and cost-effective legal and commercial support to the Legal and VHBA teams across project development, procurement, construction contracting, legislation, and government policies for complex infrastructure projects.
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Proactively identify and mitigate potential legal and commercial risks related to the management of multi-billion-dollar projects and contracts subject to intense public oversight.
We are looking for:
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Strong knowledge of legal best practices in construction procurement and delivery for complex, high-value projects.
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Strong ability to work well in complex commercial projects and to lead, influence, negotiate, and achieve positive results.
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Extensive senior experience in leading and managing a legal function within a complex and dynamic environment, preferably in the public sector.
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Admitted as a legal practitioner to the Supreme Court of Victoria or a similar jurisdiction and current practicing certificate in in accordance with the Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Act 2014.
To learn more about the opportunity and view the full requirements please download a copy of the Position Description HERE.
Interested in working with VHBA?
Please click the “Apply” button to submit a copy of your resume and a cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
We don’t want you to miss out! Please only apply for this position via the “Apply” button as emailed applications will not be considered.
Applications close 11.59pm on 10th of August 2025.
If you require any adjustment to the recruitment and selection process or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please contact TalentPeopleandCapability.vhba@vida.vic.gov.au
Further information:
VHBA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a values-led, diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe our teams should represent the diversity of our communities in which we work, and we actively embrace and celebrate people from all walks of life.
All prospective employees undergo a National Criminal Records Check. You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, police checks, reference checks, qualification checks and role related clearances.
