Title:  Director, People and Capability

Are you a people-centred leader seeking a true growth opportunity?

We are looking for a Director to lead our people and capability function and help build an organisation where people are at the centre – not as an aspiration, but as how we operate every day.

Join VIDA Health in leading the people and capability branch where you will work across the workforce lifecycle to develop fit-for-purpose people and capability operations across the organisation, ensuring people have the tools and support they need to achieve their professional potential and personal goals.

About VIDA Health

VIDA Health (Victorian Health Building Authority) 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. VIDA Health also provides technical support across engineering, property, asset management and environmental sustainability disciplines. 

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced People and Capability professional to lead the branch to identify, design and deliver high-quality value-add services across the workforce lifecycle. The position will report to the CEO on all operational people and capability matters, including workplace relations and industrial matters.

The role will also work closely with the Executive Director, Organisational Design and Leadership to align with, and eventually be responsible for, the projects that come out of our internal transformation agenda. As frameworks, systems and ways of working transition into business as usual through 2027, the role will be accountable for embedding them, resourcing them and making sure they continue to evolve. Transformation programs end; the capability they build must endure.

This is a great opportunity for a leader who wants to grow with the role, influence organisational culture and leave a lasting impact on how VIDA Health enables and supports its people.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Leading the People and Capability branch as a credible, trusted, service-oriented partner to the organisation.
• Providing frank and impartial advice to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team on operational people and capability matters, including complex and sensitive workplace relations and industrial matters.
• Under guidance from the Executive Director, Organisational Design and Leadership, aligning people and capability functions to the transformation agenda, and assume day-to-day management and maintenance of frameworks, processes and systems as they transition from transformation to operations.

We are looking for someone who:

• Leads with genuine care and places the needs, wellbeing and growth of people at the centre of all they do. Can demonstrate previous experience shaping a people-centered culture in a branch or division.
• Has demonstrated experience managing high-volume operations that support people, preferably with knowledge or experience in recruitment, people partnering, people experience, workplace relations and building services.
• Builds strong relationships and trust at every level, demonstrating integrity, diplomacy and sensitivity, and  frank and impartial advice, including to the CEO.

To learn more about the opportunity and view the full requirements please download a copy of the Position Description HERE.  

Interested in working with VIDA Health?

To apply for the role, please use the attached Application template and submit it using the “Apply” button. Applications not using the Application template will not be accepted. Please attach a separate resume if you wish to.

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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 Sunday, 27th September 2026.

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

Want to know more about VIDA Health? Check out our website and LinkedIn.   

VIDA Health 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.