Commercial Manager, Strategic Procurement

Company description:

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 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, Strategic Procurement you will provide expert commercial and procurement leadership across VIDA Health's portfolio of complex, high-value health infrastructure projects. Reporting to the Director, Commercial, you will shape procurement and contracting strategies across multiple projects while contributing to portfolio-wide commercial frameworks, market engagement approaches and strategic initiatives.

Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will provide timely, practical and evidence-based advice to support senior decision-making and ensure all commercial activities align with government policy, probity requirements and VIDA Health's strategic objectives.

This role offers the opportunity to shape procurement strategy across a major portfolio and directly influence project outcomes at a program level. It is suited to an experienced commercial professional who thrives in complex procurement and delivery environments and is motivated to contribute to projects of significant public value.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Play a key role in the development of procurement strategies across major capital projects.
• Manage end-to-end market engagement processes, including market sounding and ROI processes.
• Provide commercial advice on packaging, risk allocation and procurement models (e.g. MC, D&C, Construct Only).
• Identify, assess and manage commercial and delivery risks across the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with Victorian Government procurement frameworks (including HVHR, Ministerial Directions and PDCMA).
• Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders across government, advisors and industry.
• Support governance and executive decision-making through high-quality briefings.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of commercial frameworks and procurement practices.
• Experience across all aspects of the role is not required; candidates with strengths in core areas and a willingness to develop across the full commercial lifecycle are encouraged to apply.

We are looking for:

• Extensive experience delivering procurement and commercial outcomes on complex infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of government procurement frameworks and works procurement models.
• Experience leading market engagement processes.
• Proven ability to develop commercial strategies and manage risk allocation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Clear and 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 Tuesday 25th 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 TalentPeopleandCapability.vhba@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.