Specialist, Hydraulics Engineer

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

VIDA Health is seeking an experienced Specialist, Hydraulics Engineer to join our multidisciplinary Engineering team and provide specialist technical leadership across Victoria's health infrastructure program.

You will lead hydraulic design reviews, advise on water quality, and support planning and delivery of major health projects while building strong stakeholder relationships within VIDA Health.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in hydraulic engineering, water quality and hydraulic building services within major projects or construction environments.
• Experience in health infrastructure or complex building projects, including technical design reviews and resolving engineering issues.
• Strong stakeholder and communication skills, with the confidence to provide specialist advice and influence technical decisions.
• A relevant qualification in Hydraulic Engineering, or equivalent demonstrated experience in hydraulic building services.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice on hydraulic engineering and water quality across major health infrastructure projects.
• Lead technical design reviews, identifying risks and ensuring alignment with project requirements, standards and industry best practice.
• Support project teams across planning, procurement and delivery, providing practical solutions to complex engineering issues.
• Provide technical leadership, build strong stakeholder relationships and support capability across the Engineering team.

Skills

Hydraulic engineering

Water quality

Hydraulic building services

Stakeholder communication

Education

Hydraulic Engineering qualification

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 12830

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

We are looking for an experienced Specialist, Hydraulics Engineer to join our multidisciplinary Engineering team and provide specialist technical leadership across Victoria's health infrastructure program.

Key aspects of the role include:

Provide specialist advice on hydraulic engineering and water quality across major health infrastructure projects.

Lead technical design reviews, identifying risks and ensuring alignment with project requirements, standards and industry best practice.

Support project teams across planning, procurement and delivery, providing practical solutions to complex engineering issues.

Provide technical leadership, build strong stakeholder relationships and support capability across the Engineering team.

We are looking for:

Strong expertise in hydraulic engineering, water quality and hydraulic building services within major projects or construction environments.

Experience in health infrastructure or complex building projects, including technical design reviews and resolving engineering issues.

Strong stakeholder and communication skills, with the confidence to provide specialist advice and influence technical decisions.

A relevant qualification in Hydraulic Engineering, or equivalent demonstrated experience in hydraulic building services.

To learn more about the opportunity and view the full requirements please download a copy of the Position Description HERE.

Applications close11.59pm on Sunday the 8th of November.

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

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.

Applications close Sunday 8 November 2026 at 11.59pm