Project Manager, Energy Programs

• Join VHBA as Project Manager! 1x Full-time, VPS 5, Fixed term until Jan 2027!
• Play a key role in ensuring energy efficiency of existing health infrastructure!
• Collins St Office + Hybrid Flexibility + L&D Opportunities + more!

About the role: 

The Project Manager – Energy Programs will lead delivery of the state-wide $40 million energy efficiency and solar program in public hospitals. The program will install around 13 megawatt-peak of solar, implement energy audits and recommendations across more than 100 health entities, and manage a program to support electrification of public health infrastructure.
The role plays a key part in maximising the public health system's contribution to the Government's commitment to be net zero carbon by 2050 through ensuring the energy efficiency of existing health infrastructure.

About us: 

The Victorian Health Building Authority (VHBA) is a branch within the Health Infrastructure Division (HID) of the Victorian Department of Health (DH), responsible for the rollout of the Victorian Government's multi-billion-dollar health capital projects. Our diverse projects span the health, mental health and aged care portfolios across metropolitan, regional and rural settings and ambulance branches across Victoria. VHBA also provides technical support across engineering, property, asset management and environmental sustainability disciplines. Our priority is to provide innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions that will ensure our health system meets the needs of all Victorians now and into the future.

On the 2nd April 2024, the Victorian Health Building Authority which is currently under the Department of Health will come together with the Major Transport Infrastructure Authority (MTIA) to become the Victorian Infrastructure Delivery Authority (VIDA). 

How you'll make a difference:

The Project Manager, Energy Programs will lead delivery of the $40 million energy efficiency and solar program with responsibility for:

• managing investment in solar arrays on public health facilities,
• managing the procurement & delivery of energy audits and efficiency initiatives across 50 small rural and regional health services, and other small health facilities, including Aboriginal Controlled Community Health Centres, and
• supporting the electrification of public hospitals through development of a "Gas substitution roadmap" and replacement of gas-fired infrastructure. 

The position will have one direct report, a Project Manager, who supports the delivery of the program. 

Suitable applicants will be able to demonstrate:

• Demonstrated experience in managing energy & efficiency/solar programs and/or projects across a large infrastructure portfolio
• Demonstrated understanding and/or experience in the electrification (or gas substitution) of complex engineering infrastructure
• Technical understanding of energy efficiency and solar
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Sound Project & time management skills to work across a breadth of activities
• Proven problem solving abilities, along with the creativity to innovate for continuous improvement.

To learn more please click ‘Apply' to view the Position Description on the Careers.vic website. 

What we offer: 

• The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
• A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service & Sector.
• A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.

How to apply: 

Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Click the ‘Apply' button to view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date. 

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians. 

All roles can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at *********@health.vic.gov.au. Please view our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion here.

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks including proof of vaccination against COVID-19. Information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence, in line with our Privacy Policy. 

The Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) Recruitment Policy allows for priority consideration for Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform. As such, these employees are strongly encouraged to submit their application through JSE rather than via external advertisement.