Title:  Manager, Scheduling

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

Play a critical role in the successful delivery of Victoria’s major health infrastructure projects! As Manager, Scheduling, you will lead schedule assurance activities, oversee complex project programs, monitor critical path activities, and provide trusted advice to support informed decision-making. Working alongside project controls and delivery teams, you will help drive project performance and proactively manage risks and delays across a diverse portfolio.

This position will initially be assigned to Delivery Stream 2 with include project such as: Alfred Hospital infrastructure upgrade; Frankston Hospital redevelopment – Stage 2 & 3; Royal Children’s Hospital expansion; Thomas Embling Hospital expansion; Parkville Precinct; Royal Melbourne Hospital

Key aspects of the role include:

• Partner with project teams to identify emerging schedule risks, develop effective recovery plans, and provide authoritative advice that supports informed decision-making and successful project delivery.
• Review and evaluate contractor tender programs, providing evidence-based recommendations to support procurement and project delivery objectives.
• Undertake detailed schedule health checks of contractor delivery programs throughout construction, identifying emerging risks, delays, and commercial implications, while providing expert advice and recommendations to support timely and successful project delivery.

We are looking for:

• Strong project planning and scheduling expertise, with experience delivering integrated programs for major infrastructure projects and translating strategic objectives into achievable delivery plans.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction delivery and project controls, with the ability to identify opportunities that enhance program efficiency, reduce risk, and improve project outcomes.
• Expertise in major project scheduling, construction sequencing, and program visualisation, supported by advanced skills in Primavera P6, MS Project, Asta Powerproject, and Power BI.
• A tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience in major infrastructure project delivery.

The person we are looking for will:

• Look beyond what a schedule reports, challenge assumptions respectfully and ask the difficult questions.
• Turn evidence and analysis into practical advice that improves planning, project controls and delivery outcomes.
• Build trust through clear, balanced advice and constructive relationships with project teams and stakeholders.
• Approach scheduling challenges creatively, connecting scope, risk, cost and delivery to identify better solutions.
• Be comfortable exploring new approaches when established methods are not achieving the right outcome.

To learn more about the opportunity and view the full requirements, including Key Selection Criteria 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, a cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role, in your cover letter please provide responses to the key selection criteria.

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Applications close 11.59pm on Sunday 9th of August 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.