Title:  Specialist, Structural Engineer

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

The Specialist, Structural Engineer is a key technical leadership role within the Engineering team, providing expert advice across the planning, procurement and delivery of major health infrastructure projects across Victoria. Acting as the primary source of structural and façade engineering expertise, you will work closely with a broad range of stakeholders to influence critical project decisions and ensure consistent application of engineering standards in line with the Authority’s frameworks and guidelines. This role also plays an important part in mentoring and developing team capability, fostering strong stakeholder relationships, and contributing to a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Contributing across the full project lifecycle by undertaking research, analysis, and implementation activities to deliver outcomes aligned with departmental objectives.
• Managing projects or sub-projects, ensuring successful delivery within agreed scope, timelines, budget and resourcing constraints.
• Providing expert, authoritative advice on complex issues, influencing stakeholders with competing priorities and negotiating effectively to achieve alignment on project objectives.

We are looking for:

• A strong background and demonstrated experience in structural engineering, façade systems, and civil engineering within major projects and construction environments.
• Demonstrated capability to guide project scope and requirements to achieve strong value outcomes for the State.
• Competence to lead and undertake design reviews of technical documentation, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, project standards and industry best practice.
• Understanding of contemporary façade construction techniques and methodologies.
• Ability to provide professional leadership and guidance at a senior level.

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 Tuesday 21st 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.