Victorian Infrastructure Delivery Authority – Melbourne VIC
The Victorian Infrastructure Delivery Authority (VIDA) is a specialist project delivery organisation, responsible for delivering Victoria's major transport, health and community safety infrastructure program.
This multi-disciplinary program includes more than 200 projects including the North East Link, removing level crossings, Melbourne Airport Rail Stage 1, new and upgraded hospitals specialist programs such as the early parenting centres expansion and upgrade program and community safety projects including Corrections and Emergency Services.
The unprecedented program of works brings together expert skillsets to deliver crucial health, community safety, and major transport projects, and ensures that operations are streamlined and efficient while delivering better outcomes for Victorians. Led by the Director-General, VIDA is comprised of the five project offices, VIDA Road, VIDA Rail, VIDA Health VIDA Metro and VIDA Community Safety. VIDA is established as an Administration Office under the Public Administration Act 2004 as a specialist organisation.
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, Developments will lead and coordinate health infrastructure projects from master planning through to detailed design and business cases, ensuring priorities are aligned, milestones are achieved, and project learnings inform future delivery. This role will manage VIDA Health's forward pipeline, requiring expertise in project management and demonstrated experience providing technical advice.
Key aspects of the role include:
- Shaping VIDA Health's forward pipeline by providing strategic and technical advice across planning, design, and business case development, applying project learnings to strengthen future delivery.
- Driving clear project reporting and stakeholder communication, building strong relationships with key internal and external partners.
- Leading and developing a high-performing team, building capability, modelling strong people leadership, and driving delivery against organisational priorities.
We are looking for:
- Demonstrated experience in a similar previous role that demonstrates technical project management expertise providing technical advice and ensuring project objectives are met by anticipating and managing potential and emerging issues.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to identify underlying needs, navigate sensitive issues, and develop practical solutions.
- Proven ability to foster collaboration, promote knowledge sharing and build strong partnerships across teams to deliver outcomes.
To learn more about the opportunity and view the full requirements please download a copy of the Position Description HERE.
Applications close 11.59pm on Wednesday 18th of November 2026.
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.
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Specialist, Developments employer: Victorian Infrastructure Delivery Authority
The Victorian Infrastructure Delivery Authority is an exceptional employer that prioritises the health and safety of its employees while fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture. Located in Melbourne, the role of Health & Safety Systems Lead offers unique opportunities for professional growth through continuous training and development, as well as the chance to make a meaningful impact on safety outcomes across various infrastructure projects. With a strong commitment to best practices and stakeholder engagement, VIDA provides a rewarding environment for those passionate about health and safety.
Contact Details:
Victorian Infrastructure Delivery Authority Recruitment Team
