Title:  Director, Project Engagement and Communications

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

As the Director Project Engagement and Communications you will provide leadership across a major portfolio of health projects that supports local communities across the state. You will take part in setting up the strategic direction for stakeholder engagement and integrated communications across the full project lifecycle, leading high-performing teams in a complex, fast-paced environment.

To be successful in this position we are looking for a strategic and hands-on leader to build strong matrix partnerships, allocate resources across competing priorities, and embed organisational change. This position will also be a trusted adviser to senior executives and ministers, anticipate issues, manage risk, and deliver clear, confident advice on high-profile projects.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Proactively manage stakeholder issues, risks and opportunities across the portfolio, ensuring timely, coordinated and effective responses.
• Set strategic direction for engagement and communications across the full project lifecycle, applying best-practice tools and tactics.
• Drive proactive communications opportunities to position major health infrastructure initiatives with communities, government and Ministerial offices.

We are looking for: 

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams through ambiguity and organisational change, bringing people on the journey while delivering results under pressure.
• Experience delivering large, complex projects to deadlines, including providing surge support during peak periods while maintaining high standards.
• Ability to think strategically across multiple projects, anticipating challenges and opportunities to align engagement with organisational and government priorities.

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 Thursday the 29th of January 2026.

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:

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

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.