Title:  Project Manager

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

In this position you will support and drive the end-to-end delivery of major health infrastructure projects. You will be partnering with health services to align scope, budget and funding, proactively manage risks, and keep projects on track. You will also be reviewing and challenging cost plans, grants, variations and claims to ensure compliance with VIDA Health standards and government requirements. You will also monitor and report on the progress of projects to support governance forums, and collaborate across planning, design, procurement, legal and communications to deliver safe, on-time and on-budget outcomes to create successful health infrastructure projects across the state!

Key aspects of the role include:

• Identifying and managing emerging risks and issues, analysing multi-source data, and providing advice to support accountability and policy reform.
• Reviewing and assessing grant submissions, technical documents, dependencies, buildability, costs and program allowances in line with VIDA Health standards.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders across planning, design, procurement, legal and communications.

We are looking for:

• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to collaborate with internal teams and external health services, anticipating and managing risks to ensure objectives are achieved.
• A track record of turning stakeholder insights into action and fostering lasting, collaborative relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to craft clear, concise, and effective written materials such as emails, reports, scripts, and feedback to be tailored to purpose and audience.
• Extensive project management or engineering services experience in a healthcare setting would be highly desirable

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 11th 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.