Once funding approval has been given for capital projects, usually via an approved business case submitted to government, the Delivery team is responsible for managing their development. This includes design and appointment of contractors right through to construction, defects and liability periods.

VHBA is responsible for the planning and delivery of the Victorian Government’s multibillion-dollar health infrastructure program. 

Each team member has extensive commercial and technical knowledge and expertise across tendering, procurement and capital construction functions. They’re responsible for holding contractors to account and managing project timelines, scope and deliverables of the build.

The Delivery team will use a variety of commercial procurement approaches including public private partnerships (PPPs) and straightforward construction management to make sure taxpayer monies are spent in the most effective way.

Meet Matthew Behn, a Principal Project Manager in the Delivery team at VHBA.

Here, Matthew talks about his role working on the Pathway to 144 Mental Health Beds (Mental Health Beds Expansion Program).

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Meet Samantha Morgan, one of our Project Directors in the Delivery team at VHBA.

In this article, Samantha talks about her role leading the Pathway to 144 Mental Health Beds (Mental Health Beds Expansion Program).

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Meet Trent Burke, Senior Executive Director in the Delivery team at VHBA.

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The Planning and Development team is responsible for the initiation of all capital projects, from identifying a service need in the community through to developing business plans and strategies to get them funded and built.

As the team develops a plan for new infrastructure, it considers the unique aspects of the precinct and region it will serve, and how it will contribute to the wider health network.

The team have developed a deep understanding of service needs, local demographics, future population trends, wide industry knowledge and key critical benchmarks.

They have also forged strong partnerships with the state’s health services, with clinical input sourced via forums to make sure each built environment meets the operational requirements of clinical staff.

The Asset Development and Infrastructure Advisory team provides technical guidance and support to enable health services to manage and operate facilities to the relevant regulatory standards.

The specialist areas within the team are:

• property
• engineering
• asset management
• environmental sustainability.

They are responsible for oversight of billions of dollars of built infrastructure, totalling over 2,500 critical health assets across Victoria.

The team manages funding programs and grant projects, including the government's flagship Regional Health Infrastructure Fund, the Medical Equipment and Engineering Infrastructure Replacement Programs. They also facilitate investment in energy efficiency and solar through the Greener Government Buildings program.

The Communications and Engagement unit leads the design and delivery of strategic and digital communications and community engagement.

Their work enables Victorians to better understand, access and share information about the planning and delivery of health infrastructure across the state. They also facilitate citizen and stakeholder engagement in shaping our projects.

The expert team provides a range of services, including:

• strategic, internal and external communications and events
• media relations
• digital and social media engagement and content development
• creative content (video production, graphic design, photography, animation)
• management of advertising campaigns
• stakeholder and community engagement advice and implementation.

The Business Services and Program Management Office team is the engine room of the entire branch, supporting the work of the four other VHBA teams.

They provide assistance, direction and frameworks around the processes and procedures used day-to-day, managing legal, financial, information and communications technology, human resources and business services.

The team provides a range of services, including:

• legal
• human resources
• information technology
• program management office
• finance
• advisory/governance.