Company description:

About VHBA

The Victorian Health Building Authority (VHBA) 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. VHBA also provides technical support across engineering, property, asset management and environmental sustainability disciplines.

Job description:

The Opportunity:

The Principal Project Manager is responsible for overseeing a variety of Capital Projects. This role entails leading and developing a multidisciplinary team with a strong focus on performance, accountability, and project excellence. The position also involves coordinating the integration of various project aspects, including engineering, cost, constructability, design, land planning, environmental concerns, communications, and stakeholder engagement.

We are recruiting for multiple positions:

Full time - Maximum fixed term, up to three (3) years

Full time - Maximum fixed term, 12-months

Key aspects of the role include:

Providing support to the Executive Director and delivery team to deliver a range of capital projects.

Developing quality feasibility studies and master plans.

Proactively building and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Addressing complex construction challenges while guiding builders and contractors toward improved outcomes.

Collaborating with managers in consultative processes that improve health and safety by utilising relevant tools and systems, including procedures, guidelines, and policies.

We are looking for:

Significant experience delivering Capital infrastructure projects ensuring project plans and objectives are clearly defined.

Proven people management experience and successfully directing and influencing multi-disciplinary teams.

Appropriate tertiary qualifications in construction, architecture, building, engineering, or equivalent demonstrated experience.

To learn more about the opportunity and view the full requirements please download a copy of the Position Description HERE.

Interested in working with VHBA?

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.

Applications close 11.59pm on 22nd of June 2025

If you require any adjustment to the recruitment and selection process or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please contact [email protected]

Further information:

Want to know more about VHBA? Check out our website and LinkedIn.

VHBA 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.