Title: Managing Principal Lawyer
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 are seeking a strategic senior construction lawyer to lead the provision of critical legal support across VIDA Health’s diverse portfolio. Your expertise and leadership will contribute to the success of critical health infrastructure projects in Victoria, which support the Victorian community.
Working across the full lifecycle of major health projects, you will influence procurement and contracting strategies, advise on complex delivery phase issues including claims and disputes, and support executive decision-making. Working dynamically across projects, you will lead and develop a team of lawyers and be a trusted advisor to the organisation.
This role suits a lawyer who combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership capability and a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach.
Key aspects of the role include:
- Providing expert legal advice on procurement, project development, delivery, construction contracting, claims and disputes for large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Leading and developing a high-performing and experienced team, ensuring high-quality advice, effective resource management and professional growth.
- Drafting and negotiating complex, high-value construction contracts.
- Providing leadership on legal and commercial risks across multiple projects and programs.
- Partnering closely with project directors, commercial teams, procurement specialists and senior stakeholders to support best-for-project outcomes.
We are looking for:
- A senior construction and infrastructure lawyer with extensive experience advising on complex public and private sector projects.
- Proven experience leading and developing legal teams in commercially complex environments.
- Strong expertise across tendering, contract negotiation, project delivery and dispute management.
- Sound commercial judgement with the ability to pragmatically balance risk, compliance and delivery outcomes.
- A trusted, influential communicator able to engage senior executives and government stakeholders.
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.
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Applications close 11.59pm on Thursday 9th of April 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.
