Our organisation
The Victorian Health Building Authority (VHBA) is a Project Office within the Victorian Infrastructure Delivery Authority (VIDA).
We are responsible for the planning and delivery of the Victorian Government’s multibillion-dollar health infrastructure program.
Our work includes planning and building new public hospitals and emergency care, community health services, ambulance branches, residential aged care and mental health facilities. We also administer the replacement and upgrade of engineering infrastructure and medical equipment, alongside the asset management of existing health facilities.
Through strong partnerships with local and federal government, health services, industry and the Victorian community, our expert teams provide inclusive, innovative and sustainable solutions. This ensures our health system meets the current and future needs of all Victorians.
VIDA governance
We are individually and collectively committed to championing a culture of integrity and ethical leadership at the Victorian Infrastructure Delivery Authority (VIDA).
Read more about our approach as well as our Freedom of Information policy and Public Interest Disclosure processes.
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Leadership
Our leadership team is responsible for our strategic direction and performance. They are committed to delivering outcomes that improve the health and wellbeing of all Victorians.
Our advisory board provide governance support to our executive leadership team.
Ministers
Our work supports the following ministers (pictured left to right):
The Hon. Melissa Horne, MP
Minister for Health Infrastructure
The Hon. Mary-Anne Thomas, MP
Minister for Health
Minister for Ambulance Services
The Hon. Ingrid Stitt, MP
Minister for Mental Health
Minister for Ageing
The Hon. Lizzie Blandthorn, MP
Minister for Children
Working with us
Our expert teams in asset strategy, planning and development, communications and engagement, and delivery are highly talented and passionate people who strive to achieve best practice solutions and outcomes for all Victorians.
We work with the health sector and industry to provide specialist expertise in health service design and planning, architecture, engineering, construction, project management, property and asset management.
Together, we create vibrant and healthy places to support the wellbeing of all Victorians.
If you are passionate about public health and interested in contributing to the planning, design and delivery of world-class health infrastructure, then we want to hear from you.
Awards
Winner
20 December 2023
Victorian Heart Hospital, 2023 World Architecture Festival, Completed Build...
The Victorian Heart Hospital has been awarded for its range of forms, colours and finishes that imbue the exterior with a robust, civic appearance that strives to be welcoming and reassuring...Winner
07 September 2023
Victorian Heart Hospital, INDE.Awards 2023, Health and Wellbeing Space
The Victorian Heart Hospital’s design has been recognised for considering the health and wellness of users and being guided by clinical and patient voices.Winner
03 February 2023
New Footscray Hospital, 2023 Australian Design Awards, Architecture - Commu...
The New Footscray Hospital's virtual engagement room has been recognised for its design that reflects functional and social considerations.Winner
08 December 2022
Emergency Department Modular Hospitals Procurement Program
Our Emergency Department Modular Hospitals Procurement Program was recognised at the Project Management Achievement Awards 2022.Winner
20 July 2022
New Footscray Hospital, Melbourne Design Awards 2022, Digital – Government ...
The new Footscray Hospital's virtual engagement room has been recognised as part of the Melbourne Design Awards 2022.Winner
25 May 2022
New Footscray Hospital, Best Healthcare Project, 2022 Partnership Awards
The new Footscray Hospital has been recognised at the 2022 Partnership Awards.Winner
11 May 2022
Award: Established Leader --- Top 50 Public Sector Women 2022
Deanne Leaver, Executive Director, Asset Development and Infrastructure Advisory Services, has been recognised at the Awards.Winner
10 May 2022
Award winner: New Footscray Hospital - Government Partnerships Excellence -...
The award recognises the strong relationships the New Footscray hospital project team have built with project partners.Winner
31 March 2022
New Footscray Hospital virtual engagement room, 2022, GOV Design Awards
The new Footscray Hospital virtual engagement room has won gold at the 2022 GOV Design Awards.Winner
13 September 2021
Mental Health Beds Expansion Program, Infrastructure (Planning and Design),...
The IAP2 Australasia Core Values Awards build awareness, contribute to the practice and recognise excellence in public participation and community engagement.Winner
18 September 2020
Thomas Embling Hospital, 2020 Mental Health Design Award, European Healthca...
The European Healthcare Design (EHD) Awards recognise and celebrate excellence in healthcare design in Europe and around the world across nine different categories.Winner
10 July 2019
Bendigo Hospital, Award of Excellence - Civic Landscape category, 2019 Vict...
The Victorian Landscape Architecture Awards celebrate the best landscape architecture projects in the state.Winner
10 July 2019
Bendigo Hospital, 202020 Vision Green Design Award, 2019 Good Design Awards...
The Australian Good Design Awards showcases the very best in design and innovation to a global audience. The Awards are one of the longest-running international design awards, promoting exce...Winner
10 July 2019
Bendigo Hospital, Urban Design Category, 2019 Good Design Awards
The Australian Good Design Awards showcases the very best in design and innovation to a global audience. The Awards are one of the longest-running international design awards, promoting exce...Winner
18 June 2019
Orygen and OYH Parkville building wins Best Mental Health Design at 2019 Eu...
The European Healthcare Design Awards are organised by Architects for Health and the SALUS Global Knowledge Exchange and aim to contribute to the development of knowledge and standards in th...Winner
10 November 2018
Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Landscape Architecture Award, 2018 A...
The AILA Landscape Architecture Awards program provides a key vehicle for the promotion of the achievements and work of landscape architects in Australia.Winner
01 November 2018
Bendigo Hospital, Best Public Architecture, 2018 Australian Institute of Ar...
The Australian Institute of Architects Awards recognise the outstanding efforts of both architectural practitioners and advocates for their profession.Winner
01 November 2018
Bendigo Hospital, Sir Zelman Cowen Award for Public Architecture, 2018 Nati...
The National Architecture Awards is an integrated, hierarchical program resulting in annual awards at National, Chapter (State and Territory) and, in some states, Regional levels.Winner
24 May 2018
Bendigo Hospital, Contractor Excellence, 2018 Infrastructure Partnerships A...
Infrastructure Partnerships Australia Awards recognise the achievements of significant infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand.Winner
11 May 2018
Bendigo Hospital, 2018 Victorian Development of the Year award, 2018 RLB Vi...
The RLB Victorian Development of the Year award is part of the Property Council of Australia / Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation and Excellence Awards program and is one of the most prestigio...Winner
11 May 2018
Bendigo Hospital, Best Public Building Victoria Award, 2018 Innovation and ...
The Property Council of Australia / Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation and Excellence Awards program is one of the most prestigious property awards programs in Australia, promoting excellence ...Winner
30 November 2017
Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Best Operational Project, 2017 PPP A...
The PPP Awards recognise industry best practice and projects in the Public/Private partnership realm.Winner
25 November 2017
Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre, National Commercial/Industrial Const...
Each year Master Builders Australia acknowledges excellence in the building and construction industry through its prestigious National Excellence in Building and Construction Awards.Winner
22 November 2017
Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Excellence in Construction of Commer...
Each year Master Builders Australia acknowledges excellence in the building and construction industry through its prestigious National Excellence in Building and Construction Awards.Winner
26 October 2017
Bendigo Hospital, Best Commercial Interior, 2017 Australian Timber Design A...
The Australian Timber Design Awards competition is open to build environment professionals and students who want to showcase their built design and/or building projects in residential and/or...Winner
26 October 2017
Bendigo Hospital, Best Large Business Award, 2017 Premier's Sustainability ...
The Premier’s Sustainability Awards recognise and celebrate Victorians who are leading the way to a sustainable future.Winner
26 October 2017
Bendigo Hospital, The Premier's Regional Recognition Award, 2017 Premier's ...
The Premier’s Sustainability Awards recognise and celebrate Victorians who are leading the way to a sustainable future.Winner
28 September 2017
Bendigo Hospital, Best of Asia Pacific Design Award - Healthcare Category, ...
International Interior Design Association Awards honor and celebrate outstanding originality and excellence in the design and furnishings of healthcare interior spaces.Winner
21 August 2017
Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre, New Construction Project of the Year...
The Elevator World Project of the Year awards are the most prestigious honors in the elevator industry. Projects were judged on their innovation, creativity, advanced technology, and overall...Winner
30 June 2017
Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre, William Wardell Award for Public Arc...
The Victorian Architecture Awards are granted annually by the Victorian Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects. The Australian Institute of Architects Awards program offers an opp...Winner
30 June 2017
Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Victorian Architecture Medal, 2017 V...
The Victorian Architecture Awards are granted annually by the Victorian Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects. The Australian Institute of Architects Awards program offers an opp...Winner
01 November 2016
Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Interior Design Gold Award, 2016 Des...
The GOV Design Awards celebrate the courage of both commissioners and creators design projects within the government, community and public sectors.Winner
01 November 2016
Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Architecture Gold Award, 2016 Design...
The GOV Design Awards celebrate the courage of both commissioners and creators design projects within the government, community and public sectors.Winner
01 November 2016
Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Best Project, 2016 Design 100 GOV De...
The GOV Design Awards celebrate the courage of both commissioners and creators design projects within the government, community and public sectors.Winner
02 September 2016
Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Best Large Commercial Project, 2016 ...
These awards provide our members with the only Australia-wide opportunity to showcase their best projects to their peers, industry, government and their local community. These awards are the...Winner
05 July 2013
Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Best International Healthcare Projec...
This award was presented by World Finance, a print and online magazine providing comprehensive coverage and analysis of the financial industry, international business and the global economy...Winner
30 June 2012
Royal Children’s Hospital, Sustainable Design, 2012 Design & Health Interna...
The Design & Health International Academy Awards has a significant influence on the design and development of salutogenic environments that support health, wellbeing and quality of life arou...Winner
30 June 2012
Royal Children’s Hospital, International Health Project (over 40,000 sqm), ...
The Design & Health International Academy Awards has a significant influence on the design and development of salutogenic environments that support health, wellbeing and quality of life arou...Winner
30 June 2012
Royal Children’s Hospital, Interior Design, 2012 Design & Health Internatio...
The Design & Health International Academy Awards has a significant influence on the design and development of salutogenic environments that support health, wellbeing and quality of life arou...Winner
29 June 2012
Royal Children’s Hospital, William Wardell Award for Public Architecture, 2...
The Victorian Architecture Awards are granted annually by the Victorian Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects. The Australian Institute of Architects Awards program offers an opp...Winner
29 June 2012
Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne Prize, 2012 Victorian Architecture Awa...
The Victorian Architecture Awards are granted annually by the Victorian Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects. The Australian Institute of Architects Awards program offers an opp...Winner
29 June 2012
Royal Children’s Hospital, Victorian Architecture Medal, 2012 Victorian Arc...
The Victorian Architecture Awards are granted annually by the Victorian Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects. The Australian Institute of Architects Awards program offers an opp...Winner
27 April 2012
Royal Children’s Hospital, Interior Design Excellence & Innovation award, 2...
The Australian Interior Design Awards recognise and celebrate interior design excellence via a credible, industry-based program, which is backed by the Design Institute of Australia, the pro...Shortlisted
09 July 2024
New Footscray Hospital, 2024 World Architecture Festival, Future Project: H...
The new Footscray Hospital has been shortlisted in the Future Project: Health category at the 2024 World Architecture Festival.Shortlisted
26 May 2023
Victorian Heart Hospital, 2023 Urban Developer Awards, Development of the Y...
The Victorian Heart Hospital has been shortlisted in the Development of the Year - Social Infrastructure category of the Urban Developer Awards.Shortlisted
11 May 2023
Northern Hospital, Victorian Architecture Awards 2023, Public Architecture
The Mental Health Beds Expansion program at Northern Hospital has been shortlisted in the Public Architecture category for the Victorian Architecture Awards.Shortlisted
11 May 2023
McKellar Centre, Victorian Architecture Awards 2023, Interior Architecture ...
The Mental Health Beds Expansion program at McKellar Centre has been shortlisted in the Interior Architecture category for the Victorian Architecture Awards.Shortlisted
11 May 2023
Victorian Heart Hospital, Victorian Architecture Awards 2023, Public Archit...
The Victorian Heart Hospital has been shortlisted in the Public Architecture category for the Victorian Architecture Awards.Shortlisted
11 May 2023
Berengarra Aged Care, Victorian Architecture Awards 2023, Public Architectu...
The Berengarra (St George's) Aged Care facility has been shortlisted in the Public Architecture category for the Victorian Architecture Awards.Shortlisted
26 May 2022
Northern Hospital - 2022 Victorian Architecture Awards - Public Architectur...
Northern Hospital has been recognised at the 2022 Victorian Architecture Awards.Shortlisted
21 April 2022
Award shortlist: Leading Woman in Infrastructure category – 2022 Partnershi...
Tina Skliros, Director, Public Private Partnership Project and Project Director for the new Footscray Hospital, has been shortlisted as a leading voice in the industry.Shortlisted
02 March 2022
McKellar Centre, 2021, Service Design, Victorian Premier’s Design Awards
The 16-bed facility under construction at the McKellar Centre in Geelong has been named a finalist in the 2021 Victorian Premier’s Design Awards for service design.Shortlisted
29 September 2021
New Footscray Hospital, Healthcare Project of the Year, 2021 Partnerships A...
The new Footscray Hospital has been recognised at the 2021 Partnerships Awards.Shortlisted
29 June 2021
Mental Health Beds Expansion Program, Excellence in Community Engagement, 2...
The Mental Health Beds Expansion Program has been recognised for its use of innovative community engagement approaches throughout the design process.Shortlisted
21 June 2019
Orygen and OYH Parkville building, The Wellness Space Award, 2019 INDE Awar...
As the only awards programme in the Indo-Pacific, the INDE.awards recognises the design diversity and creativity that abounds in the region.Shortlisted
31 May 2019
Orygen and OYH Parkville building, Best Public Design, 2019 Australian Inte...
The Australian Interior Design Awards recognise and celebrate interior design excellence via a credible, industry-based program, which is backed by the Design Institute of Australia, the pro...Runner up
09 May 2023
Royal Children's Hospital, Partnership Awards 2023, Best Operational Projec...
The Royal Children's Hospital has been highly commended for the Best Operational Project - Healthcare & Education award at the international Partnerships Awards 2023.Runner up
09 May 2023
Frankston Hospital redevelopment, Partnership Awards 2023, Best Healthcare ...
The Frankston Hospital has been highly commended for the Best Healthcare Project award at the international Partnerships Awards 2023.Runner up
03 February 2023
New Footscray Hospital, 2023 Australian Design Awards, Digital – Government...
The New Footscray Hospital's virtual engagement room has been recognised for providing greater accessibility to, and knowledge of, government resources.Corporate news
2024/25 Budget delivers $1.7 billion infrastructure boost
The Victorian Budget 2024/25 is investing $1.7 billion for health infrastructure projects across the state.Wrapping up 2023 in video
In this video we celebrate major health infrastructure project milestones over the past 12 months2023/24 Budget delivers $659 million infrastructure boost
The Victorian Budget 2023/24 is investing $659 million for health, mental health and aged care infrastructure projects across the state.Location
- 222 Exhibition Street
Melbourne, Victoria, 3000