Commercial Manager

About VIDA Health 

VIDA Health (Victorian Health Building Authority) 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. VIDA Health also provides technical support across engineering, property, asset management and environmental sustainability disciplines. 

The Opportunity

As the Commercial Manager, you will provide expert commercial leadership across VIDA Health’s portfolio of complex, high-value health infrastructure projects. Reporting to the Director, Commercial, you will lead procurement, contract management, claims and dispute resolution activities, while shaping commercial strategies that support successful project delivery and value-for-money outcomes. Working closely with multidisciplinary project teams and key stakeholders, you will provide authoritative, evidence-based advice to inform senior decision-making, manage commercial and contractual risk, lead complex negotiations, and ensure all commercial activities align with government policy, probity requirements and VIDA Health’s strategic objectives. This role is ideally suited to a commercially astute professional with experience in contractor, consulting or private sector infrastructure environments who thrives in complex delivery settings and is motivated by contributing to projects of significant public value.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Providing commercial advice across procurement, contracts, insurance, and claims management.
• Leading procurement and contract strategies, including tenders, evaluations, and negotiations.
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities across the program.
• Managing variations, claims, delays, and other contractual adjustments.
• Overseeing supplier performance and contractual compliance.
• Supporting governance and executive decision-making through high-quality briefings.
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring compliance with legislative, policy, and probity requirements.

We are looking for:

• Extensive commercial experience in major construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of government procurement frameworks and contract models (PPP, ECI, Alliance).
• Proven experience in contract negotiation, claims management, and risk mitigation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Clear, confident communication skills with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to operate effectively in complex, fast-paced environments.

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

Interested in working with VIDA Health?

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 on Tuesday 18th of August 2026.

If you require any adjustment to the recruitment and selection process or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please contact ***************@vida.vic.gov.au 

Further information

Want to know more about VIDA Health? Check out our website and LinkedIn.  

VIDA Health 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.