Title:  Manager, 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

In this position you will have the opportunity to work closely with project teams to deliver communication, and engagement plans to support the state’s most transformative health infrastructure projects. Manage workflows and teams to drive the execution of effective engagement and communication initiatives aligned with project timelines, community consultations, and collaborating with media, content, and project teams. Thrive in a fast-paced environment, leading with agility and collaboration, managing multiple priorities, and building trusted relationships to drive organisational success!

Key aspects of the role include:

• Leading and supporting team members in building skills, achieving top performance, and delivering effective, best-practice engagement and communication.

• Identifying and mitigating project communication risks while delivering strategic recommendations to leadership.

• Leading the planning and implementation of communication materials and stakeholder engagement activities in line with key project milestones.

We are looking for:

• Professionals with extensive communications and stakeholder engagement experience, working with complex, large-scale projects consistently achieving measurable outcomes.
• A leader capable of aligning projects with strategic goals, assessing multifaceted challenges, and offering data-driven recommendations.
• A Manager who can navigate a dynamic project environment, who can re-prioritise tasks and ensure timely, high-quality delivery of communications material.

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 Wednesday 19th of November 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

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.