Senior Scheduler

Company description:

About VIDA

The Victorian Infrastructure Delivery Authority (VIDA) is a specialist project delivery organisation, responsible for delivering Victoria's major transport, health and community safety infrastructure program.

This multi-disciplinary program includes more than 200 projects including the North East Link, removing level crossings, Melbourne Airport Rail Stage 1, new and upgraded hospitals specialist programs such as the early parenting centres expansion and upgrade program and community safety projects including Corrections and Emergency Services.

The unprecedented program of works brings together expert skillsets to deliver crucial health, community safety, and major transport projects, and ensures that operations are streamlined and efficient while delivering better outcomes for Victorians. Led by the Director-General, VIDA is comprised of the five project offices, VIDA Road, VIDA Rail, VIDA Health VIDA Metro and VIDA Community Safety. VIDA is established as an Administration Office under the Public Administration Act 2004 as a specialist organisation.

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 a Senior Scheduler, you'll lead the development and management of project schedules across major health infrastructure projects. Working closely with project teams and the Director, Scheduling, you'll provide expert advice, track project performance, identify risks and critical activities, and drive timely solutions. Join a high-performing team where you'll build your expertise and accelerate your career growth!

This role will initially support the Technical, Design, Assurance and Planning Services (TDAPS) and Sustaining and Enhancing Capital (SEC) branches. TDAPS provides technical expertise, design and assurance services, development planning, and business case development to support the successful delivery of VIDA Health's major infrastructure projects. SEC administers Victorian Government grant programs that support health, mental health and aged care services across Victoria.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Partner with project teams to develop realistic project schedules and monitor progress against key milestones.
• Identify schedule risks and implement mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.
• Undertake detailed review and evaluation of the construction Contractors' tender programs for the various projects and provide evaluation recommendations based on key selection criteria.

We are looking for:

• Strong knowledge of project planning and programming, with experience coordinating scope, disciplines, and delivery stages across complex construction projects.
• Proven experience developing and managing project programs, schedules and reporting across the full lifecycle of major social infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in Power BI, staging diagrams and visual reporting tools to support project planning and delivery.

The person we are looking for will:

• Look beyond what a schedule reports, challenge assumptions respectfully and ask the difficult questions.
• Turn evidence and analysis into practical advice that improves planning, project controls and delivery outcomes.
• Build trust through clear, balanced advice and constructive relationships with project teams and stakeholders.
• Approach scheduling challenges creatively, connecting scope, risk, cost and delivery to identify better solutions.
• Be comfortable exploring new approaches when established methods are not achieving the right outcome.

To learn more about the opportunity and view the full requirements, including Key Selection Criteria 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, a cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role, in your cover letter please provide responses to the key selection criteria.

For a step-by-step guide on applying for this role please visit:

https://www.careers.vic.gov.au/how-to-apply/how-to-apply-for-a-job

Please ensure that you provide :

• Current resume
• A cover letter
• Responses to the key selection criteria (using the STAR Format).

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. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application please contact us.

Applications close 11.59pm on Wednesday 16th of September.

If you require any adjustment to the recruitment and selection process or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please contact [email protected]

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.