Title:  Senior Project Officer

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 the Senior Project Officer you will contribute to the end-to-end delivery of health infrastructure projects, working closely with health services to align scope, budget and funding, and proactively identify risks and emerging issues that may impact delivery.

You will review and challenge cost plans, grant submissions, change requests and claims to ensure compliance with VIDA Health standards and government requirements. You will also monitor and report on project progress, support governance forums, and collaborate across planning, design, procurement, legal and communications to help deliver safe, on-time and on-budget outcomes across Victoria’s health infrastructure portfolio.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Identifying and managing emerging risks and issues, analysing multi-source data, and providing advice to support accountability and informed decision-making.
• Reviewing and assessing grant submissions, technical documentation, dependencies, buildability, costs and program allowances in line with VIDA Health standards.
• Supporting the development and implementation of contingency strategies to address project risks and delivery challenges.
• Monitoring and reporting on project progress, including participation in governance forums such as Project Control Groups and Steering Committees.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders across planning, design, procurement, legal and communications functions.

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.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external health services, while anticipating and managing risks to achieve project objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive stakeholder relationships and contribute to collaborative outcomes.
• Proven experience preparing clear, concise and effective written materials including emails, reports, briefings and feedback tailored to audience and purpose.
• Experience in project management and/or engineering services, ideally within a healthcare or infrastructure environment (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 20th 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.