Divisional Director Engineering, Capital

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour's drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne's North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health is on the lookout for a dynamic and experienced Divisional Director Engineering, Capital & Development and Security to lead the strategic direction and operational excellence of our infrastructure services. If you're passionate about ensuring the safe, compliant and sustainable delivery of engineering, capital development and security functions across a multi-site organisation, we invite you to bring your experience and energy to this pivotal leadership role.

About Northern Health:

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne's rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our five main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.

Northern Health is committed to gender equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from women, men, non-binary and gender diverse people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ communities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

The Role:

The Divisional Director Engineering, Capital & Development and Security is a pivotal member within the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), working in close partnership with the CFO and four other members of the leadership group. This strategic leadership role has the unique opportunity to shape the future of our infrastructure and operational services, contributing to the long-term success of Northern Health of providing exceptional healthcare to the northern community. You will lead a high-performing team comprising three Directors and 43 staff across the Engineering, Capital & Development, and Security portfolios. You will be responsible for setting strategic direction, fostering collaboration, and driving operational excellence across all functions. Your leadership will be instrumental in building a culture of innovation, safety, and accountability, while ensuring the team delivers high-quality outcomes aligned with organisational priorities.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Demonstrable experience and success in a senior leadership role in infrastructure, engineering, or operations management in a large and complex organisation, preferably within health, government, or public sector.
• Strong financial management and commercial acumen, including oversight of multimillion-dollar budgets and capital programs.
• Demonstrated experience in asset management, capital works delivery, facilities management and security governance.
• Provide strategic advice, performance updates, and risk assessments to members of the Executive, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
• Forward thinking and visionary with the successful experience of leading people to challenge current practices and build momentum for change and an innovative future.
• Experience in using your engineering expertise to support and assure the quality of maintenance services and capital development initiatives.
• High levels of self-awareness, empathy, and interpersonal sensitivity to lead with authenticity and compassion.
• Demonstrated general management capability and sound business acumen to consistently achieve performance outcomes across safety, workforce, timelines, and budgetary targets.
• Advanced problem-solving capability, underpinned by strategic insight and creative, lateral thinking to effectively address stakeholder needs and expectations
• Makes sound, ethical decisions under pressure and upholds the highest standards of professionalism.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications (postgraduate credentials highly regarded)

Applicants are assessed against objective, merit-based criteria with a commitment to ensuring gender equality at all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you.

For more information, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, please contact Basil Ireland, Chief Financial Officer ), the Hiring Manager, if you have any questions about this position.

When you are ready to apply, click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

Applications close 31 October 2025

Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early.

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new 'Thrive' program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking

Work with us Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.