Specialist Design – Clinical Planner

About the role

VIDA Health is seeking a Specialist Design – Clinical Planner to lead the planning and design of Victoria's future health infrastructure. You will provide expert clinical planning advice, design assurance and technical leadership across major capital projects.

Key responsibilities

• Lead strategic design initiatives for high‑quality health, mental health and aged‑care infrastructure.
• Provide expert clinical planning advice and design assurance on major capital projects.
• Influence the design of safe, functional and contemporary healthcare environments.
• Drive design excellence, strengthen sector capability and mentor a team of design professionals.
• Represent VIDA Health on forums, committees and working groups, contributing thought leadership.
• Develop and improve design guidance and standards for healthcare infrastructure delivery.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualifications in Architecture, Health Planning, Building Design, Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline.
• Experience in capital planning, project delivery or operational leadership within public health infrastructure.
• Expertise in health facility planning, operational requirements and healthcare design.
• Proven ability in design assurance, risk identification and strategic advice across complex projects.
• Demonstrated capability to build credibility, manage competing priorities and drive positive outcomes with diverse stakeholder groups.