Principal Lawyer, Construction and Infrastructure

Victorian Infrastructure Delivery Authority; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

VIDA Health in Melbourne seeks a Principal Lawyer to shape Victoria's health infrastructure by delivering expert construction and infrastructure legal advice across the full project lifecycle, from development through delivery and governance.

You will advise on contracting, procurement, claims and dispute resolution, build strong government and private sector relationships, and help manage risk with practical, commercially focused solutions in high-profile projects.

Qualifications

• Experience providing construction/infrastructure legal advice to private sector and government.
• Experience managing end-to-end contract processes including drafting and evaluating documents.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Advise on project development, procurement, delivery, construction contracting and legislation.
• Provide timely, client-focused legal advice across government and private sectors.
• Support contract delivery and dispute resolution throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Construction law

Contract drafting

Dispute resolution

Project legal advisory

Education

Bachelor of Laws

Job description

Principal Lawyer, Construction and Infrastructure

Victorian Infrastructure Delivery Authority - Melbourne VIC

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

This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping Victoria's health infrastructure landscape by providing expert legal advice on some of the state's most significant construction and infrastructure projects. As Principal Lawyer, you will work across the full project lifecycle, partnering with a diverse range of stakeholders and contributing to critical government decision-making on complex construction, infrastructure and commercial matters.

You will advise on a variety of construction contract models, support project teams through contract delivery and administration, and provide strategic guidance on claims, performance issues and dispute resolution. The role offers the chance to influence outcomes on high-profile projects while ensuring legal risks are effectively managed and practical, commercially focused solutions are delivered.

Working in a dynamic and purpose-driven environment, you will help drive successful project outcomes that have a lasting impact on Victorian communities and the future of public health infrastructure.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Build and maintain strong relationships across government and private sector to support legal activities.
• Provide legal subject matter expertise through timely, high-quality and client-focused legal advice. This includes advising on project development, procurement, delivery, construction contracting, legislation to support complex, large-scale infrastructure projects.

We are looking for:

• Experience providing construction legal advice on complex construction/infrastructure projects, advising both private sector and government.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end contract processes, including drafting, negotiating and evaluating transaction documents.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, adapt to changing demands and deliver high-quality outcomes under pressure.
• Mandatory Bachelor of Laws qualification and eligibility to hold a current practising certificate under the Legal Profession Uniform Law (Victoria).

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?

Applications close 11.59pm on Tuesday 3rd of November 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.