Company description:

About VIDA About VIDA The Victorian Infrastructure Delivery Authority (VIDA) is a specialist project delivery organisation, responsible for delivering the biggest transport and health infrastructure program in Victorian history. This includes more than 200 projects such as the Metro Tunnel, North East Link, West Gate Tunnel, removing level crossings, new and upgraded hospitals in Footscray, Frankston and Warrnambool, and specialist programs.

Job 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.

The Opportunity:

The Senior Communications and Engagement Adviser will play a lead role in the planning and implementation of communication and engagement strategies for the Authority's priority projects. This position will involve the facilitation of community and stakeholder consultation workshops, media and issues management, and content development.

• Prepare high quality and timely communication materials to support the delivery of some of our largest projects!
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with a range of stakeholders
• Identify and manage risks and issues related to project communications, offering expert guidance on risk management and formulating effective mitigation strategies

We are looking for:

• Proven experience in communications and stakeholder engagement within a project delivery environment, with the ability to develop plans that clearly define objectives and outline specific actions to achieve them
• Ability to recognise and addresses stakeholders' underlying needs while fostering mutually beneficial partnerships
• Experience drafting and refining communications using clear, concise, and grammatically accurate language; ensures content includes all necessary information to fulfill its purpose and meet audience needs, using suitable styles and formats.

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 4th 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.