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 position will play a lead role in the planning and implementation of communication and engagement strategies for the Victorian Health Building Authority's priority projects. This includes issues and media management, facilitation of community and stakeholder engagement, celebration of project milestones, and content development.

• Contribute to targeted community and stakeholder engagement, media issues and management, event management, and content development
• Lead the planning and delivery of stakeholder and community engagement activities, including information and consultation sessions, surveys, and facilitated workshops.

We are looking for:  

• Demonstrated knowledge of communications and stakeholder engagement experience in project delivery to produce plans where objectives are clearly defined and actions for achieving them are clearly specified
• Prepares and edits communications using clear, concise and grammatically correct language; ensures written communications contain necessary information to achieve their purpose and meet audience needs
• Identifies and responds to stakeholder's underling needs and builds mutually beneficial partnerships
• Establishes and maintains relationships with people at all levels; promotes harmony and consensus through diplomatic handling of disagreements

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

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.  Please note we are operating with limited staffing over the holiday period and expect some delays in communication and results for recruitment processes over that time.

Applications close 11.59pm on 19^th of January 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 VHBA.recruitment@health.vic.gov.au  

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.