Title:  Manager, Government Services and Advice

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 have an exciting 3 months back-fill opportunity to lead VIDA Health’s parliamentary and ministerial function to deliver fast, accurate briefings and advice to executives and key government stakeholders. In this role, you’ll own systems and processes, lead a high‑performing team, and drive continuous improvement across parliamentary, ministerial and briefing systems. Strong relationships and sharp judgement are critical to success in this role.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Managing Cabinet, ministerial and parliamentary obligations for VIDA Health, ensuring high‑quality, timely advice and inputs to senior executives, VIDA, DH and WOVG forums and processes, including reporting.
• Oversight of key processes including managing Brief Connect and eBriefings work flows; and managing relationships with our interface departments (Department of Health and Department of Transport and Planning).
• Managing a small high performing team including a departmental liaison officer and staff who matrix into VIDA Health’s project delivery teams to assist with Cabinet, ministerial and parliamentary obligations.

We are looking for:

• Ability to work collaboratively and creatively in a complex, sensitive and high‑pressure environment, with strong accountability and self‑management.
• Demonstrated experience with process and system improvements including Sharepoint and reporting for senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success leading parliamentary and ministerial services within complex environments.

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?

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. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application please contact us.

Applications close 11.59pm on Sunday 24th of May 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 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.