Director, Strategy

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

This new position, Director, Strategy and Insights will lead strategic initiatives to drive reform to align VHBA's priorities, build and lead a new team, and work closely with the organisation to provide strategic, practical and innovative advice to the CEO and other senior stakeholders at VHBA. This position will also have the opportunity to identify emerging issues and risks across the portfolio and work with their team to find the best solution to drive success across the business.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Lead the end-to-end development of high-quality, fit-for-purpose analysis, advice, and solutions on complex cross-portfolio policy issues.

• Carry out strategic initiatives commissioned by the CEO and Executive Director to leverage networks and relationships across Victorian Public Service.

• Foster a people-centred culture grounded in respect, trust, collegiality, frank and fearless advice, and a 'no blame' approach.

We are looking for:

• Ability to successfully apply a project management approach to strategic initiatives by developing clear project plans, mobilising resources, and overseeing governance and timelines.

• Experienced in developing innovative solutions to complex challenges by leveraging insights from industry, academia, and global best practices by bringing together people and the organisations to co-design effective solutions.

• Capability to provide strategic, evidence-based advice that translates complex analysis and insights from government priorities, systems, and stakeholders into clear, implementable, outcomes-focused solutions.

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.

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Applications close 11.59pm onSunday 30th of November 2025.

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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.