Title:  Manager, Strategy and Insights

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

The Manager, Strategy & Insights is a new position that will lead key strategic projects that support VIDA Health’s work across Victoria’s major health infrastructure projects. You’ll guide a small team, deliver high‑impact strategy and reform initiatives, and work closely with senior leaders to support decision making. We’re seeking a strategic thinker with strong communication skills, data‑to‑insight capability, and confidence managing stakeholders in complex, fast‑paced environments.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Lead end‑to‑end strategy and reform projects, driving fast, high‑impact results.
• Deliver clear, high‑quality advice and liaison to support senior and Government decision‑making, including preparing presentations and key talking points.
• Proactively identify strategic risks and insights, offering constructive advice and driving the delivery of comprehensive briefs and submissions.

We are looking for:

• Demonstrated success delivering strategy or infrastructure pipeline projects end‑to‑end, including project scoping, planning, resourcing, and overseeing governance, milestones and deadlines.
• Proven ability to produce high‑quality strategic or policy advice grounded in strong analysis, data and evidence, with an understanding of Government priorities, system complexity and stakeholder needs, resulting in actionable, implementable solutions.
• Experienced in creating innovative solutions to complex problems, drawing on industry insights, academic research and global best practice, and bringing together cross‑team and cross‑organisation partners to co‑design effective outcomes.

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 22nd of March 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.