Title:  Project Director

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

This is a unique opportunity to step into a newly established SES leadership role and help shape the future delivery of Victoria's health infrastructure program.

As the Project Director, you will lead the planning, procurement and delivery of major, multimillion-dollar health infrastructure projects that directly improve healthcare outcomes for communities across Victoria. Operating in a highly complex environment, you will provide strategic leadership across large-scale projects, manage significant budgets and stakeholder relationships, and drive successful delivery outcomes from concept through to completion.

This role offers the opportunity to influence major government investment decisions, work alongside senior executives and industry leaders, and contribute to some of Victoria's most significant health infrastructure projects.

For experienced project delivery professionals looking to take the next step in their leadership career, this role provides a rare opportunity to transition into an SES position with the scope to shape project outcomes, mentor high-performing teams and contribute to the future direction of one of Victoria's largest capital infrastructure programs.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Leading the delivery of complex, high-value health infrastructure projects with significant strategic importance to the Victorian Government.
• Providing expert advice, sound professional judgement and technical leadership to identify, manage and resolve complex project risks and issues.
• Building trusted relationships with senior government representatives, health services, industry partners, consultants and contractors to drive successful project outcomes.
• Driving robust financial and commercial oversight across major projects, ensuring budgets, expenditure, forecasts and commitments remain aligned to project objectives.
• Preparing and presenting high-quality reports, Ministerial briefings, Cabinet submissions and executive advice on complex infrastructure matters.
• Contributing to the ongoing evolution of a growing project portfolio and helping establish best-practice project delivery approaches across VIDA Health.

We are looking for:

• A proven project delivery leader with extensive experience managing large and complex capital infrastructure projects within multidisciplinary environments.
• A strategic thinker who can confidently navigate complex stakeholder environments and provide authoritative advice to senior executives and government decision-makers.
• A collaborative and influential leader with the ability to inspire teams, build strong partnerships and achieve outcomes through others.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience overseeing large project budgets, financial management and procurement activities.
• Exceptional judgement and decision-making capability, with a track record of successfully managing project risks and resolving complex issues.
• Professionals seeking an opportunity to broaden their leadership impact and take the next step into an executive-level role will be highly regarded.

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 Wednesday 22nd of July 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.