Specialist, Project Safety
1 week ago
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
In this position, you will lead the development and implementation of effective health and safety standards across VHBA. This will involve implementation of best practices, and reporting across VHBA's major infrastructure projects to providing strategic guidance on risk management, incident investigations, and emergency responses.
Key aspects of the role include:
- Undertaking regular safety monitoring to ensure compliance with safety management systems, contractual obligations, applicable legislation, and organisational requirements.
- Collaborating proactively with project delivery contractors to develop and implement modern contractor and risk management strategies.
- Conducting regular strategic analysis of safety trends, issues, and incidents, delivering insights, reports, and actionable recommendations to executive leadership.
We are looking for:
- Extensive demonstrated experience developing contractual arrangements with project delivery contractors.
- Recent hands-on experience in high-risk construction environments consistently achieving outstanding safety performance.
- A dynamic professional with sound organisational and communication skills with exceptional working knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
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 Tuesday 14th of October 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
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.
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