Title:  Senior 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

As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of major health capital projects, from procurement through to construction and completion. You will play a critical role in managing complex construction contracts, resolving issues, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to government and community expectations.

Working within a dynamic delivery environment, you will engage closely with contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders, providing expert advice and driving outcomes across high-value, high-risk projects.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Lead the delivery of major capital health infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with scope, budget, and timelines.
• Manage procurement processes and oversee construction contracts, including negotiations and variations.
• Monitor project performance, including expenditure, forecasting, and reporting to key stakeholders.
• Identify risks and emerging issues, implementing proactive strategies to resolve challenges.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across government, contractors, and delivery partners.
• Provide high-quality advice, technical reports, and briefings to support decision-making.

We are looking for:

• Ability to creates clear project plans, supports team members, and proactively manages issues to ensure objectives are achieved.
• Proven experience delivering complex construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong commercial acumen, including budget management, forecasting, and contract administration.
• Sound technical understanding of construction methodologies, ideally within complex or brownfield environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate outcomes.
• Strong written communication skills, with experience preparing detailed reports and briefings.
• A tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or a related discipline (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.

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Applications close 11.59pm on Tuesday 12th of May 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.